South African National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula files court application to block arrest in corruption case.

South African National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has filed a court application to block her arrest amid ongoing corruption investigations. Accused of receiving millions of rand in cash bribes while serving as Defence Minister, Mapisa-Nqakula argues that her constitutional rights may be abused as a political tool if law enforcement proceeds with her arrest. She has taken special leave from her role in the National Assembly and has requested access to the full docket of the case to prepare her defense.