Mapisa-Nqakula admits wig request, denies R300k bribe in corruption trial

Former South African defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula testified she requested a wig and followed up on its delivery, while a state witness alleges the wig concealed R300,000 in cash. The trial hinges on whether the exchange constituted a bribe, with the defense framing it as a personal request. This is a high-profile corruption case against a senior former official, testing anti-graft enforcement.