Warrant of arrest for Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula after trial no-show

A stayed warrant of arrest was issued for former South African minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula after she failed to appear at her corruption and money laundering trial. The trial had resumed earlier the same day, with reports confirming her absence.

What is established so far

• Corruption and money laundering trial of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resumed
• Warrant of arrest issued due to her no-show in court
• Warrant was later stayed
• Mapisa-Nqakula is a former National Assembly Speaker and Defence Minister