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South African Parliament Speaker Resigns Amid Corruption Probe

South Africa's National Assembly speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has resigned over an investigation into alleged corruption during her tenure as defence minister. Mapisa-Nqakula clarified that her resignation should not be interpreted as an admission of guilt. She also stepped down as a member of parliament with immediate effect.

Last month, her home was raided by investigators as part of the corruption inquiry, though details on the investigation or allegations were not disclosed. 

She served as defence minister from 2012 to 2021, during which she allegedly received millions in bribes from a former military contractor.

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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

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