Speaker of South African parliament resigns after being charged with corruption over bribes from former military contractor

Former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appears in a Pretoria court. Photo: Reuters

Siyabonga Sishi and Bhargav Acharya

South African prosecutors yesterday charged former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula with corruption and money laundering, a day after she resigned following an inquiry into alleged graft during her time as defence minister.

She was granted bail by a court in the capital Pretoria shortly after the charges were made public. Ms Mapisa-Nqakula, has denied any wrongdoing.