Defence department denies Mapisa-Nqakula's legal aid request in corruption case
Former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula legal aid request has been denied by the Department of Defence Force
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Former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula legal aid request has been denied by the Department of Defence Force
Ex-speaker of the National Assembly reportedly attempted to have the SANDF cover the legal expenses for her corruption case.
A request for assistance with legal representation by beleaguered former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa -Nqakula has caused friction in the ministry for defence and military veterans.
Defence Minister Thandi Modise has been angered by officials who have set the ball rolling without consulting her first.
Mapisa-Nqakula who is currently out of R50 000 bail is facing 12 counts of corruption involving R4.5 million when she was defence minister.