Let due process follow its course against Speaker Mapisa Nqakula - ANC Chief Whip
ANC Chief Whip Pemmy Majodina says it's important to keep in mind that there have been no findings yet against Speaker of Parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
This comes after the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Investigating Directorate conducted a search and seizure operation at Mapisa-Nqakula's Johannesburg residence on Tuesday.
The probe is linked to alleged corruption during her tenure as the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, before she was appointed as Speaker.
A well-known defence industry businesswoman claims she paid bribes totalling some R2 million to Mapisa-Nqakula during her time as minister.
"The National Prosecuting Authority's ID confirms that a search and seizure operation was carried out at the home of Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula by members of the ID on 19 March 2024 relating to an investigation against her," said NPA spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga.
Speaking to the media outside Parliament on Tuesday, Majodina said they will comment in due time on the raid.
"We have seen that there was a raid at the hornorable Speaker's house this morning (Tuesday). We regard the Hawks as an agent that is separate from us as Parliament and let's allow the due process to unfold. At the moment we don't know what are their findings and it will be premature for us to comment negatively or positively as caucas, lets allow the due procesess to unfold.
"Everyone must be given a benefit of doubt up until there is a concrete report on the findings and recommendations thereof. At the moment we are also watching the space, let the process unfold, we will comment at the right time when there are proper findings."
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