Former South African Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula faces corruption and money laundering charges in Pretoria High Court for a R4.5 million bribe during her tenure as defense minister.

Former South African Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula faces corruption and money laundering charges in Pretoria High Court. Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting a R4.5 million bribe from a defense contractor during her tenure as defense minister, allegedly receiving R2.1 million instead. Her trial is set for October 16, and she has pleaded not guilty.