Cape Town – ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu has reportedly confirmed that the ANC has referred former speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to its integrity committee regarding corruption allegations against her.
Bhengu spoke at a press briefing on Friday, during which the ANC elucidated its stance on global matters, including the conflict between Palestine and Israel.
“The integrity commission committee of the ANC is seized with the matter and true to our internal democracy and internal control environment the matter is being attended to,” The Citizen quoted Bhengu saying on the charges faced by Mapisa-Nqakula.
She said that the committee had already deliberated on the accusations against the former Speaker of Parliament and her subsequent arrest.
“I am also very keen not discuss matters of that nature because we always grant you an audience every time,” she said.
“We should recognise that her level of integrity for our democracy has made her do this. That should be commended, it should be applauded and that’s what it is,” the president said.
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Mapisa-Nqakula stepped down from her parliamentary position due to accusations of bribery and fraud amounting to over R4 million during her tenure as Defence Minister.
Mapisa-Nqakula denies allegations of interfering with tender processes and receiving kickbacks from a defence contractor.
Her lawyer argues that evidence supporting the charges is lacking and relies on media reports.
The case has been postponed to June 4th.
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