Defense Minister on Trial for Bribery | Johannesburg News

Former South African Defense Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula faces trial on 12 corruption and 1 money laundering charge, accused of accepting over 4 million rand in bribes from a defense contractor — including 2 million paid in cash — allegedly to help secure government contracts. During testimony, she admitted receiving cash travel allowances between 2016 and 2020, even for trips already covered by her department, which she and her entourage could spend freely — sometimes keeping leftover cash or exchanging it back to rands. An SA Reserve Bank investigator countered claims of lavish spending abroad, noting her credit card showed minimal international use despite assertions of needing extra funds for a New York trip. Trial ongoing — watch this space. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e18685955b92fbe