Defence minister considering Mapisa-Nqakula’s request for legal assistance

Defence minister Thandi Modise says she has received a request by her predecessor, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, for the department to assist her with legal representation in her corruption case which she is considering. However, Modise said on Friday the request “unfortunately” came through the office of the SANDF’s head of legal service Maj-Gen Eric Mnisi, who then actioned the request before seeking counsel from either her or the secretary of defence, Dr Thobekile Gamede. Spokesperson for the ministry Amos Phago said Mnisi actioned Mapisa-Nqakula’s request by approaching the office…