Illegal migrants found living in cramped conditions in New York City furniture basement. South African Speaker of Parliament investigated for accepting bribes as defense minister. Accusations of receiving $120,000 in cash in gift bags.
Key Points
Special investigations unit searched the home of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
Accusations of accepting bribes from a defense contractor
Money delivered in cash in gift bags
Pros
Transparency in government investigations
Accountability for alleged corruption
Cons
Potential damage to reputation of the Speaker of Parliament