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Former Defence Minister Faces Corruption Charges Amid Witness Credibility Concerns

June 3, 2025
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A high-profile corruption case involving former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has reignited scrutiny over South Africa’s political accountability. The allegations, now before the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, claim that between 2016 and 2019, Mapisa-Nqakula solicited a R4.55 million bribe—along with a wig—from a defence contractor during her tenure as minister. The case took an unexpected turn on 29 May 2025 when prosecutors opted to pursue fraud charges against their own key witness, raising doubts about the state’s ability to secure a conviction.

The charges stem from accusations that Mapisa-Nqakula leveraged her position to demand payments from Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu, director of Umkhombe Marine Pty Ltd, a company awarded a R104 million defence contract in 2016. Prosecutors allege the former minister received R2.15 million in cash and a wig delivered at OR Tambo International Airport in 2019. Mapisa-Nqakula, who resigned as National Assembly Speaker in April 2024 ahead of her arrest, denies all charges. Released on R50,000 bail, her case has been postponed to 20 June 2025.

Complicating matters, the state’s primary witness, Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu, faces her own R100 million tender fraud case. The National Prosecuting Authority’s recent refusal to drop her charges has cast uncertainty over her testimony, potentially weakening the case against Mapisa-Nqakula. Legal analysts suggest this development reflects systemic challenges in prosecuting corruption, where compromised witnesses and overlapping investigations hinder accountability efforts.

The unfolding drama underscores persistent governance issues in South Africa, where high-ranking officials frequently face corruption allegations but rarely face convictions. With public trust in anti-corruption institutions already strained, this case highlights the urgent need for stronger investigative frameworks and witness protection mechanisms to ensure credible prosecutions.

As proceedings continue, the outcome could set a precedent for how South Africa addresses complex corruption cases—and whether its justice system can overcome structural weaknesses to deliver meaningful accountability.

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