Mapisa-Nqakula is officially expected to be charged with corruption on Friday for allegations she received over R2 million in tender kickbacks during her time as the defence minister.
CAPE TOWN - The Democratic Alliance has submitted a formal motion of no confidence in National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula as she is officially expected to be charged with corruption on Friday morning.Parliament tight-lipped on reports Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula to hand herself over to police on Friday
She said that parliamentary rules don't allow for special leave to be taken by an individual, adding that such a decision should be taken by a full sitting of the house.
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