Ex-South African defence minister denies corruption charge in promotion-for-cash trial

Former South African Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula denies soliciting R2m from a subordinate to secure a promotion, testifying that her husband was 'unappointable' for the role despite his long SANDF service. The trial is a high-profile corruption case involving senior political-military figures, with credibility of testimony central to the outcome.