Mapisa-Nqakula resigns to ‘protect’ parliament, ANC

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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. File photo

Under fire National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has resigned, a day after the High Court dismissed her application to stop the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) from arresting her on corruption charges.

Mapisa-Nqakula said in a media statement which was issued by parliament on Wednesday evening that she had handed her resignation to acting speaker Lechesa Tsenoli. 

It would take effect immediately.

Mapisa-Nqakula is being investigated by the NPA and the Hawks over alleged corruption and…



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