Ex-defence minister Mapisa-Nqakula grilled in court over tenders, millions and a wig
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Former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has denied influencing the awarding of a R79-million defence tender to businesswoman Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu after her company’s original R104-million contract was cancelled.
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What happened
Former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has denied influencing the awarding of a R79-million defence tender to businesswoman Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu after her company’s original R104-million contract was cancelled.
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