By: Natasha Archary

The Investigating Directorate (ID) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that a search and seizure operation was carried out at Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s home.
Members of the ID conducted the raid on the Speaker of Parliament’s Bruma home on Tuesday, 19 March following an investigation into allegations that she accepted R2.3 million in bribes.
Calls for the “Madam Speaker” to resign or face Parliament’s impeachment process intensified after it was brought to light that Mapisa-Nqakula allegedl accepted these bribes whilst moonlighting as Defence Minister.
The alleged transgressions reportedly took place between November 2016 and July 2019.
Amongst the allegations Mapisa-Nqakula faces, is the 70% salary increase that she now needs to explain authorizing for Parliament’s Secretary, Xolile George.
George’s annual salary increased from R2.6 million to R4.4 million in less than a year, which meant he earned more than President Cyril Ramaphosa following his appointment in June 2022.
In a statement, the NPA confirmed the ID conducted a raid on the Madam Speaker’ Bruma home.
“The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) ID confirms that a search and seizure operation was carried out at the home of Speaker of Parliament Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula by members of the ID on 19 March 2024 relating to an investigation against her.
The NPA’s ID will not be making any further comment on the matter.”
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