Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case returns to the Pretoria High Court, drawing public attention over alleged R4.5 million in bribes. Image: @SibahleMotha via X.
(ThePostNews)– The Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case returns to the Pretoria High Court on Monday. The court will update the matter after several delays.
The state claims that during her time as defense minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula received R4.5 million in unlawful payments. She now faces twelve corruption charges and one count of money laundering.
Investigators say the payments came from defense contractor Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu, who allegedly offered bribes to secure government contracts. The Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case has faced repeated postponements since it began in 2024. Judges now require a progress report to decide the next steps. Judges now require a progress report to decide the next steps.
Mapisa-Nqakula resigned as Speaker of the National Assembly in April 2024, shortly after the charges became public. Her resignation dealt a major political blow to the ANC, which faces growing criticism over corruption scandals.
Legal experts warn that, if convicted, she could face a long prison term under South Africa’s anti-corruption and money-laundering laws. Mapisa-Nqakula has pleaded not guilty and insists the case is politically motivated. The trial has drawn intense media coverage and public scrutiny. Civil society groups call for accountability, saying the outcome will test South Africa’s commitment to fighting graft.
Her legal team argues the charges lack concrete evidence and claim political pressure influenced the investigation. Supporters note that the timing, just months before national elections, raises questions about motive.
The High Court will review the progress report in the Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case and may set a timeline for hearings. This will determine whether the case moves toward trial or faces further delays.
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