South African Speaker Faces Corruption Charges Over Bribery Allegations

Armed police patrol outside the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, Monday March 25, 2024. South African prosecutors say they intend to charge the Parliament speaker with corruption. They allege she

In a recent development, South African prosecutors have announced their intention to charge the parliamentary speaker with corruption. The allegations suggest that over a three-year period while serving as defense minister, the speaker received bribes totaling $135,000 along with a wig.

The parliamentary speaker, who has not been arrested or charged, is currently contesting the allegations, claiming that authorities did not properly inform her of the accusations or follow correct investigative procedures.