South Africa’s Speaker of Parliament has stepped down after her home was raided during a corruption probe.
South Africa’s Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has resigned from her position after her home was raided during a corruption investigation.
Ms Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting bribes in exchange for awarding contracts while serving as defence minister.
She has denied the charges.
“My resignation is in no way an indication or admission of guilt regarding the allegations being levelled against me,” she said in a statement.
She said given the “seriousness” of the probe she could not continue her role.
The resignation is effective immediately and also sees her stepping down as a member of the parliament.
The 67-year-old was defence minister from 2012 to 2021, and became speaker in 2021.
South Africa’s Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has resigned from her position after her home was raided during a corruption investigation.
Ms Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting bribes in exchange for awarding contracts while serving as defence minister.
She has denied the charges.
“My resignation is in no way an indication or admission of guilt regarding the allegations being levelled against me,” she said in a statement.
She said given the “seriousness” of the probe she could not continue her role.
The resignation is effective immediately and also sees her stepping down as a member of the parliament.
The 67-year-old was defence minister from 2012 to 2021, and became speaker in 2021.
