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NPA wants to try Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case at high court

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) wants to try former Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption case at the High Court.

Mapisa-Nqakula made a brief second appearance at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning.

She is charged with 12 counts of corruption and one for money laundering.

Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of receiving about R4.5 million worth of kickbacks from her contractor during her time as the country’s Defence minister.

The matter has been postponed to 9 July to serve the indictment and a High Court date.

-EWN

In other news – Metro FM allegedly suspends DJ Lamiez Holworthy & LootLove for attending ANC rallies

Well-known South African radio hosts DJ Lamiez Holworthy and LootLove are making headlines against their alleged suspension from Metro FM. Reports have it that the station suspended the two for attending African National Congress rallies (ANC).

DJ Lamiez Holworthy and LootLove

However, against the news, the radio station is yet to address the daring rumours. Taking to X, formerly Twitter controversial blogger Musa Khawula revealed that the station suspended the two stars. Read More