Corruption Allegations Against South Africa's Parliament Speaker
South Africa's parliament speaker resigns and relinquishes her seat over corruption allegations after losing bid to block arrest. She is accused of receiving $135,000 in bribes from a defense contractor during her time as defense minister.
Key Points
- Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigned and relinquished her seat over corruption allegations
- Accused of receiving $135,000 in bribes from a defense contractor
- Alleged to have received payments between December 2016 and July 2019
- Facing charges of corruption, but maintains innocence
Pros
- Accountability for corruption in government
- Potential for justice to be served
Cons
- Loss of trust in political leaders
- Negative impact on political party's image