Wig or Bribe The Court’s Wild Turn | Johannesburg News

When corruption allegations hit four million rand, the courtroom takes an unexpected turn—former defense minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s trial hinges on a bizarre twist: “wig” as coded slang for a bribe. Prosecutors allege a 300K payment plus a wig was funneled to her via a company that later won defense contracts. But Mapisa-Nqakula pivots to her personal style, defending her love of braids and explaining why she liked the specific wig’s lightweight bob cut. A case about millions ends up dissecting hair trends—proof that even high-stakes legal drama can veer into the absurd. 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/90a6c3102ee792b8