Mapisa-Nqakula corruption trial postponed as former Speaker seeks discharge
Former Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's corruption trial has been postponed, allowing her to prepare a discharge application.
The corruption trial of former Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been postponed, allowing her to file for discharge at the conclusion of the prosecution's case. North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria granted the request from Mapisa-Nqakula's defense team to allow her to receive transcribed court records required for the application.
IDAC spokesperson Henry Mamothame confirmed that Mapisa-Nqakula has indicated her intention to apply for discharge and that the State will await her heads of argument before preparing a response. Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting bribes from a Defence Department logistics contractor, facing 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering.
She denies the allegations, claiming she received R4.5 million, with R2.1 million allegedly in cash, during her tenure as Speaker. The trial will resume on August 20, 2026, for the defense to present its application for discharge.
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