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Defence advocate Bheki Manyathi takes on double murder case in Durban
A 31-year-old man faces trial for the double murder of two friends in Durban, with former State prosecutor Bheki Manyathi as his defence counsel.
Former Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula back in court
Counsel defending former Speaker of Parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is hoping to find common ground with the prosecution in relation to further documents relating to the charges against her, which they want.
2024 sees South African leaders in hot water over corruption allegations
South Africa's political landscape in 2024 was dominated by corruption scandals, with figures like President Cyril Ramaphosa and Thembi Simelane under intense scrutiny, raising questions about accountability and transparency.
ATM accuses ANC of targeting Mapisa-Nqakula over Phala Phala investigation
ATM claims ANC is punishing former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula for her impartiality in the Phala Phala investigation, as EFF and ATM prepare to challenge the ANC’s actions in court.
Trial of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, accused of pocketing R2. 5 million bribe, moved to December
Mapisa-Nqakula allegedly solicited for R4. 5 million from a service provider of the department of defence and military veterans when she was minister.
Probe on alleged abuse by Ramaphosa at an ‘advanced stage’
Gcaleka was also asked to investigate Ramaphosa’s handing over of an RDP house during the Letsema campaign in the Northern Cape where he arrived at the home of Ouma Martha Louw in Donkerhoek, as part of his campaign activities, and celebrated her 82nd birthday with her
Mapisa-Nqakula lands opening of Parliament invite
No gala dinner for MPs due to budget constraints
Zuma, Mapisa-Nqakula among esteemed guests invited to opening of Parliament
Despite the invite, Zuma did not show up for the ANC's virtual disciplinary session on Wednesday, citing network issues at his Nkandla homestead as the reason.
Ex-speaker to face music in high court
THE corruption case of former National Assembly speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has been moved to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, with her first appearance scheduled for October 16, for a pretrial conference to pave the way for the trial.
ANC crumbles as democracy thrives in South Africa
For those older than our current constitutional dispensation, and who were able to see a dramatic change in politics in 1994, it may be more difficult to understand why the youth of our country are wonder struck at this moment.
Former speaker Mapisa-Nqakula back in court
Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will for now remain the only accused to face 12 counts of corruption and money laundering, emanating from the time when she was defence minister, after the prosecution decided not to charge a second person alongside her.
State makes U-turn in Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula case, says no sufficient evidence to pursue second suspect
In the previous appearance, the State said Mapisa-Nqakula would be joined by an accomplice, but on Tuesday the Investigating Directorate said there was not sufficient evidence.
Sixth Parliament was a mixed bag – watchdog
According to Parliamentary Monitoring Group, the sixth Parliament will be remembered for taking this historic step and enforcing accountability.
Mapisa-Nqakula, not taxpayers, must foot own legal bill – analysts
Political parties and analysts have welcomed the decision made by the Department of Defence and Military Veterans to refuse to pay the legal fees of its former minister and former national assembly speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
Batohi slams criticism that Mapisa-Nqakula got '5-Star' treatment from NPA
Former National Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been charged with 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering involving her receiving R2. 3 million bribe while she was still the Minister of Defence.
Editorial: Public officials must fund their own legal defence
The fact that she sought state funding for her legal defence further exacerbates the perception of impunity among government officials accused of misconduct.
Mapisa-Nqakula’s financial assistance request from Defence Department ‘unlawful and illegal’
THE plea by former speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, for legal assistance from the Department of Defence and Military Veterans in her corruption trial is unlawful and should be outright rejected, say the DA and a political analyst. On Friday, the Defence and Military Veterans Ministry confirmed in a statement that Minister Thandi Modise’s predecessor Mapisa-Nqakula had requested the department assist with her legal representation costs.
Perennial failure to soften rough edges of some leaders
OPINION: Several studies have shown that corruption, fraud, and maladministration arise when citizens are not interested in enforcing accountability, writes Prof. Sethulego Matebesi.
Three Western Cape municipalities not in A-G’s good books
The municipalities were the reason for the delay in the submission of the outstanding separate and consolidated financial statements as well as delays in finalization of an audit for local government.
Mapisa-Nqakula’s case symbolises a disconcerting trend
Politicians across the globe are a breed unto themselves.
Lifestyle audits loom for top brass in Parliament
The recommendation comes hot on the heels of the resignation of former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula a day after she lost her court bid to stop her arrest in connection with allegations of corruption.
Suspended Gender Commission’s Mbuyiselo Botha has a case to answer, says Parly panel
ANC MP Fikile Masiko tabled a motion requesting the National Assembly to initiate a process to remove Mbuyiselo Botha from office as a commissioner based on a range of allegations levelled against him.
Parly closes salary hike probe against ex-Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
The DA lodged a complaint after reports surfaced late last year that Mapisa-Nqakula approved a 70% salary increase for Secretary Parliament Xolile George.
Mapisa-Nqakula off hook in a parliamentary investigation
The Powers and Privileges Committee said it has no jurisdiction to investigate former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula after she resigned.
Mapisa-Nqakula surrenders passport, says NPA
The former Minister of Defence was last Thursday released on R50 000 bail after she appeared before Magistrate Anna Oosthuizen in a packed Pretoria Magistrate’s Court.