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IOL News
a day ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case postponed for consultation
Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate's Court where her case was postponed. The corruption case against embattled former Speaker of Parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has been postponed to November 21, 2025, by the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria. The postponement was granted to allow her attorney to consult with her on the docket provided by the State. In a statement released by IDAC on Monday, it said: "Her attorney indicated that they may file representations with the office of the National Director of Public Prosecutions pending the outcome of the consultation process." Mapisa-Nqakula is facing a total of 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering. The charges fall under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (Preca) and the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (Poca) respectively.
The Citizen
a day ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Emotional Mapisa-Nqakula might apply to have charges withdrawn as corruption case postponed
The former speaker had her bail conditions extended. Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's corruption case has been postponed, while her defence team has indicated it may seek to have the charges dropped. Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday. This followed a partial victory in April when she succeeded in compelling the state to disclose parts of the case docket. Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case: Defence requests more time During Monday's proceedings, her new lawyer, Advocate Cronje Kriel, informed Judge Mokhine 'Papi' Mosopa that he had not had sufficient time to study the docket, which consists of 26 arch lever files, as he only received it last week. 'At this stage, we are working on a docket that we have not finalised and we haven't perused it,' he said. ALSO READ: Mapisa-Nqakula's legal team accuses state of 'hiding something' in corruption case Kriel also revealed that the defence intends to subpoena bank statements linked to the money laundering and corruption charges against his client. He estimated the process would take six weeks. Mosopa, however, expressed concern about further delays in a case that has already faced setbacks. 'Six weeks is a very long time,' he remarked. Possible representations to NDPP State prosecutor Paul Louw told the court that the defence plans to make representations to the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Shamila Batohi, to determine whether there is a case to answer. A representation is a formal request made to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) by an accused person to challenge the decision to prosecute. If successful, it can lead to the withdrawal of charges. Louw asked for the case to be provisionally postponed until 21 November. 'This is for the defence to take instructions and possibly to make representations and for a result to those representations,' he said. READ MORE: Mapisa-Nqakula no longer holds diplomatic status, court hears as she seeks relaxation of bail conditions The defence confirmed that the matter would again face another postponement when it returns on that date. Mosopa noted that the state was not opposed to the subpoena of bank records or the filing of representations. Therefore, he granted the postponement, while addressing Mapisa-Nqakula directly. 'Please take this time to consult with your counsel so that on the 21 of November we have a clear direction,' the judge told Mapisa-Nqakula. The former speaker, who appeared emotional in court, had her bail conditions extended. During proceedings, she appeared to be wiping tears from her eyes. Mapisa-Nqakula bribes Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 corruption charges along with a single count of money laundering. The charges relate to allegations that, while serving as defence minister from June 2012 to August 2021, she solicited and received R2 million in bribes from defence contractor Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu. She allegedly received the bribes between December 2016 and July 2019. Mapisa-Nqakula unsuccessfully attempted to block her arrest, with the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria dismissing her interdict application in April 2024. She then decided to hand herself to the police. Her request for assistance with her legal bill for the corruption case was rejected by the Department of Defence. Mapisa-Nqakula resigned from Parliament as the speaker shortly after her home was raided by law enforcement. NOW READ: Mapisa-Nqakula being 'punished' for Phala Phala probe
Eyewitness News
a day ago
- Business
- Eyewitness News
Mapisa-Nqakula's lawyers want bank records of businesswoman she's accused of taking bribes from
JOHANNESBURG - Former defence minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, wants the bank records of the businesswoman she is accused of accepting bribes from in exchange for government tenders. Mapisa-Nqakula is charged with 12 counts of corruption and one of money laundering. It's alleged that between 2016 and 2019, she received over R4.5 million in kickbacks from a defence contractor. The case returns to the Pretoria High Court on Monday. Controversial businesswoman, Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu, is listed as a section 204 witness in this case.
Eyewitness News
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Judge in Mapisa-Nqakula's corruption matter unhappy with progress of case
JOHANNESBURG - The judge presiding over the corruption case of former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is unhappy with the progress of the case, following yet another appeared at the Pretoria High Court on Friday, where she faces 12 counts of corruption and one of money alleged that as defence minister, she solicited and received kickbacks, amounting to R4.5 million from a defence April, Judge Mokhine Mosopa made a ruling that Mapisa-Nqakula's lawyers should be given access to a Dequar Military Police docket. ALSO READ: Court denies corruption-accused Mapisa-Nqakula access to investigation diary This is the docket of the State's star witness, Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu, where she is charged with corruption in a separate case was eventually struck off the court roll due to persistent delays, leading to Mapisa-Nqakula's lawyers suspecting she may have made a quid pro quo deal with the State. READ: High Court says State isn't infringing on Mapisa-Nqakula's right to a fair trial Prosecutor Paul Louw said that since the docket was from another court, he could not disclose it."I only received confirmation from my colleagues in the SCCU (Specialised Commercial Crimes Court), where the military matter was being held yesterday afternoon, that the docket is available to me as a member of the investigating director. I cannot disclose it, it must formally happen via the office of the national director of public prosecutions." Judge Mosopa adjourned the matter to 18 August for a progress report on the disclosure process.
Eyewitness News
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Mapisa-Nqakula seeks state witnesses' bank records in corruption case
JOHANNESBURG - Former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is seeking the bank records of the state's star witness in her corruption case. She announced this through her lawyers during her brief appearance at the Pretoria High Court on Friday. Mapisa-Nqakula is facing several counts of corruption and money laundering after being accused of soliciting and receiving bribes amounting to R4.5 million from a defence contractor. READ: Judge in Mapisa-Nqakula's corruption matter unhappy with progress of case In the charge sheet, the state alleges that businesswoman Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu paid the ex-minister millions of rands in cash bribes. This was in exchange for Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula assisting her in scoring defence tenders. Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu is now a state witness and is set to testify against her former co-conspirator. Makhi Nogaga, who is representing the minister, says they will be requesting further particulars from the state. 'If I can make an example of the items that we require, we do not have the full bank details of the complainant, which is relevant to the matter.' The matter has been adjourned to the 18th of August.
