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CORRUPTION TRIAL : Why Mapisa
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Former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula testified in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria about paying workers in cash for her home renovations in Bruma, Johannesburg.
Mapisa-Nqakula's testimony was cut short due to illness, but she explained that she preferred cash payments because she is 'not an EFT person'.
- Ever since they did away with cheques, I struggled,” Mapisa-Nqakula said.She said it had taken her years to learn how to use electronic transfers and that
- Mapisa-Nqakula paid cash as she's 'not an EFT person’
- Left reporting foregrounds humanitarian warning, social impact, and regulatory scrutiny.
Key Takeaways
- Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is on trial for corruption and money-laundering charges
- The trial is taking place in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria
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- The outcome of the trial is pending
Why It Matters
The trial has implications for corruption and money-laundering in South Africa
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- Sep 10Daily Maverick (ZA): Before falling ill in court, former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula testified she struggled with EFTs and relied on cash to pay wor
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