Mapisa-Nqakula’s Cash Payment Defense | Johannesburg News

Former South African defense minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula faced court this week amid fraud charges, testifying that she paid renovation workers in cash due to her struggle with digital payments — a habit she only mastered after retiring. With the project costing up to 1.8 million rand and including a six-figure curtain order, all payments were reportedly made in cash, as some workers lacked bank accounts and specifically requested Friday cash payouts. Her legal team highlighted frequent ATM withdrawals as evidence, while her sudden illness during proceedings led to an adjournment — her doctors are now assessing if she can return. Facing 12 corruption and one money laundering charge, she remains not guilty as the trial’s future hangs on her health. 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/cbbbc6267d9fe031