‘Nombasa never gave me a gift’: Mapisa-Nqakula denies receiving R250k from contractor

Author: Tankiso MakhethaPublished on: September 23, 2026Country: South Africa

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‘Nombasa never gave me a gift’: Mapisa-Nqakula denies receiving R250k from contractor

Former Defense Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula denied receiving a R250,000 gift from a contractor, stating that 'Nombasa never gave me a gift.' This statement follows allegations regarding payments received from a contractor, raising concerns about ethics and transparency in public affairs.

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