Today, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is expected to deliver judgment on former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s Section 174 discharge application.

The National Briefing · Sep 7, 2026 · 6m

Today, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is expected to deliver judgment on former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s Section 174 discharge application. Her defence argues that the State has failed to present sufficient evidence to justify putting her on trial for the corruption charges she faces. Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting millions of rands in bribes while serving as Defence and Military Veterans Minister — allegations she has consistently denied.

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