National Assembly Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula to Face Arrest as High Court Dismisses Bid

National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has announced her readiness to surrender to the authorities starting Wednesday in compliance with an impending arrest following a recent ruling by the Pretoria High Court. The court’s decision on Tuesday rejected Mapisa-Nqakula’s plea to block her potential arrest, citing the application as ‘unreasonable’ and ‘speculative’.

The African National Congress (ANC) stalwart’s legal battle takes center stage amidst mounting allegations of corruption and bribery, further intensifying the ongoing political turmoil in the country. The opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) has pressed for a motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula, calling for swift parliamentary action to address the serious charges.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Lechesa Tsenoli, has been urged by the DA to expedite the scheduling of the motion of no confidence in Mapisa-Nqakula. The opposition party emphasizes the urgency of the matter, stressing that once a motion is tabled, it must be promptly deliberated upon and put to a vote as per the regulations of the National Assembly.

South Africans are closely monitoring the developments, seeking accountability and transparency in the face of the allegations against Mapisa-Nqakula. With the integrity of the National Assembly at stake, the public demands a Parliament that upholds the highest standards of governance and ethics, especially in times of crisis.