A witness in the corruption trial of former minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula miscarried twins, the court was told on Thursday, according to TimesLIVE. The disclosure emerged during proceedings in the ongoing case, which has drawn significant public attention.
TimesLIVE reports that the witness’s personal loss was raised in court as part of testimony. The detail adds a human dimension to a trial that has already featured extensive financial evidence. Other outlets, including EWN and Daily Maverick, have covered related testimony from a financial investigator and claims about cash payments for a home renovation.
According to News24, family members have testified about cash deliveries totalling R500,000 at Mapisa-Nqakula’s Johannesburg residence. Daily Maverick reported that the court was told the former minister paid for a R1.8 million home renovation in cash. News24 also said the state has widened the case, linking a R1.67 million cash trail to three other individuals.
The trial stems from allegations of corruption during Mapisa-Nqakula’s time in public office. She has faced multiple charges, and the prosecution has been building a case around financial transactions and witness accounts. The court has heard from a financial investigator who took the stand, according to EWN, as the state seeks to trace the flow of money.
The miscarriage revelation was reported by TimesLIVE as part of the witness’s testimony, though no further details about the circumstances were provided in the available reporting. The trial continues to unfold, with the court hearing evidence from various witnesses.
Watch for further testimony from financial experts and additional witnesses as the prosecution lays out its full case against the former minister.
