South Africa: Parliament Statement On the Ongoing Investigation Involving the Speaker of the National Assembly

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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
19 March 2024
Parliament of South Africa (Cape Town)
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Parliament wishes to confirm that the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) conducted a search and seizure procedure this morning at the residence of the Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. This operation is linked to the agency's widely publicized investigation into alleged corruption reportedly involving the Speaker's tenure as Minister of Defence and Military Veterans.

The Speaker steadfastly upholds her strong conviction of innocence, and reaffirms that she has nothing to hide. In line with this, she has welcomed investigators into her home, cooperating fully during the extensive search that lasted over five hours.

The Speaker's commitment to serving the public with honour and integrity remains unwavering.

Corruption poses a significant threat to the principles of democracy and good governance, and fundamentally contradicts everything the Speaker represents. Therefore, she is profoundly disturbed by such allegations.

This morning's events have inevitably interrupted the Speaker's parliamentary diary, including her role in presiding over President Cyril Ramaphosa's question-and-answer session in the National Assembly. In light of her absence, the Deputy Speaker will assume this role and preside over the session.

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