Cape Town – In 2024, high-ranking politicians Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Zizi Kodwa, Pule Mabe and Kabelo Gwamanda were arrested for corruption, fraud and bribery allegations tied to kickbacks from government contracts.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: The former National Assembly Speaker faces 12 corruption charges involving R4.5 million and one count of money laundering. After resigning from Parliament, she handed herself over to the police.
JUST IN: Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has announced her immediate resignation as National Assembly Speaker – as the date for her first corruption trial court appearance has yet to be confirmed by @NPA_Prosecutes.
Full statement: pic.twitter.com/uvD5GM4ifL
— Karyn Maughan (@karynmaughan) April 3, 2024
Her request for state-funded legal representation was denied, and her case continues in 2025.
BREAKING NEWS: Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been granted R50 000 bail in her corruption case.
Tune into #Newzroom405 for more. pic.twitter.com/AHXoTqiyDJ
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) April 4, 2024
Zizi Kodwa: The former Sports Minister was accused of accepting R1.6 million in bribes linked to a R360 million IT tender. However, after maintaining his innocence and claiming the funds were a loan, the National Prosecuting Authority withdrew charges due to insufficient evidence.
[WATCH] State withdraws corruption charges against former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa and co-accused Jehan Mackay.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/4WX5agNQOh
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) November 1, 2024
Pule Mabe: The ex-ANC spokesperson faces fraud and theft charges tied to a R27 million tender for waste management vehicles. Allegations include payments for unrendered services and substandard equipment. Mabe denies wrongdoing, and his case is set for March 2025.
[ON AIR] The ANC’s Pule Mabe is appearing before the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court today. It relates to corruption charges linked to a R27-million tender in 2017. Watch live on eNCA, channel #DStv403. pic.twitter.com/1HeJ0YCEKG
— eNCA (@eNCA) October 16, 2024
Kabelo Gwamanda: The former Johannesburg mayor is accused of operating a fraudulent funeral and investment scheme. Arrested five months after a warrant was issued, he is out on bail and due in court in December 2024.
Gwamanda’s arrest exposes the ANC-EFF-ActionSA coalition’s failure to lead Joburg with integrity. The DA has long warned about his fraudulent activities. Joburg deserves ethical leadership that prioritises residents, not corruption. #ANCFailedJoburg #NoToCorruption #RescueJoburg https://t.co/8JLiFRmG6v pic.twitter.com/Ujah81lWuL
— DA Joburg Caucus (@DA_JHB) October 20, 2024
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
