DStv Channel 403 Sunday, 17 November 2024

No-confidence motion request against Mapisa-Nqakula granted

CAPE TOWN - Acting National Assembly Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli has granted the DA's request to bring a no-confidence motion against Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. 

Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of receiving around R4-million in bribes during her time as Defence Minister. 

READ: SPEAKER FACES NO CONFIDENCE VOTE TABLED BY THE DA

On Monday, Mapisa-Nqakula applied for an interdict at the High Court in Pretoria to block her arrest on corruption charges.

Judgment in the matter is expected next week.

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