Mapisa-Nqakula seeks dismissal of bribery charges
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Former South African Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula announced her intention to file a Section 174 application for the dismissal of 12 counts of corruption and money laundering. The state alleged that Mapisa-Nqakula solicited R4.55 million in bribes from a defence contractor between 2016 and 2019, following a criminal complaint filed by UDM leader Bantu Holomisa. The court is scheduled to reconvene on August 20, 2026, to address the application after the state concluded its presentation of evidence.
Consequences
If the court grants the Section 174 application, Mapisa-Nqakula will be discharged without the need to present a defence or provide testimony. If the application is denied, the trial will proceed with the defence presenting witnesses, and Mapisa-Nqakula may be subjected to cross-examination.
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