Pretoria, South Africa — The corruption trial of former South African National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resumed in the High Court of Pretoria on Friday, with a crucial state witness, Nombasa Ntshondwa-Ndhlovu, returning to the stand. Ntshondwa-Ndhlovu, who has received criminal indemnity on the condition of truthful testimony, confessed to bribing Mapisa-Nqakula, who is accused of accepting R4. 5 million in bribes related to a suspended SANDF logistics tender.
The witness is set to detail her alleged attempts to secure Mapisa — Nqakula’s intervention following the suspension of the R104-million tender.
The State alleges that Mapisa — Nqakula took the bribe, which she denies. Prosecutors are expected to call 28 witnesses in this high-profile trial.
The trial has been closely followed, with allegations of coded language and secret phone calls between Mapisa — Nqakula and Ntshondwa-Ndhlovu, suggesting a complex web of interactions. Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 counts of corruption and money laundering. Despite the serious charges, Mapisa-Nqakula has pleaded not guilty, maintaining her innocence throughout the trial.
The outcome of this case could have significant implications for South Africa’s political and defense sectors, as well as its broader fight against corruption.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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