Mapisa-Nqakula questioned over her repeated meetings with Ndhlovu
The State has questioned Mapisa-Nqakula over her repeated meetings with military contractor.
Former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula stands accused by the State for her frequent interactions with military contractor Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu. Mapisa-Nqakula is presently facing corruption and money laundering charges in a High Court trial in Pretoria. Allegedly, she allegedly swayed an R80 million Defence Department contract to Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu prior to soliciting surreptitious payments from her.
During the trial, Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu disclosed that certain meetings possibly entailed cash transactions, whereas Mapisa-Nqakula maintains the meetings were strictly personal. The State queries if the regularity of these visits could have raised suspicions among other contractors. Mapisa-Nqakula dismissed these concerns, stating she lacks the authority to award tenders.
She utilised an English interpreter, asserting, "My lady, they may perceive favouritism, but I lack such power because I do not possess the authority to make decisions regarding such matters."
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