South African Speaker Takes Leave Amid Corruption Probe Into Alleged Military Contractor Bribes
• South African parliament speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula taking special leave due to corruption inquiry • Investigators raided Mapisa-Nqakula's home on Tuesday as part of inquiry, details unclear • Allegations relate to suspected bribery during her time as defense minister from 2012-2021 • Mapisa-Nqakula denies wrongdoing but stepping aside due to seriousness of allegations • Suspected of receiving millions in cash bribes from military contractor while defense minister