Recent events show that Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Speaker of the South African Parliament, is being asked to stick to both the law and the rules of the African National Congress (ANC) in light of corruption allegations. The Gauteng High Court rejected her attempt to stop her arrest. ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane said Mapisa-Nqakula can use legal options but must also follow ANC rules.
The court’s decision, explained by Judge Sulet Potterill, means stopping an arrest could harm the justice system, showing that everyone must follow the law.
Mapisa-Nqakula’s case is getting a lot of attention, with calls for her to step down from her parliamentary job until investigations finish. The UDM also wants her to go to the police. The ANC and others are watching closely, emphasizing the need for accountability and honesty in the party and government.
Updates will come as Mapisa-Nqakula deals with legal and ANC-related issues.
