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The African National Congress (ANC) says it has received the resignation letter from Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and it valued her contribution in building the democratic state.<\/p>\n
The party said Mapisa-Nqakula has led by example by resigning instead of waiting to be told to step aside once she is charged.<\/p>\n
Mapisa-Nqakula has served in government and Parliament for three decades in various roles.<\/p>\n
ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri said Mapisa-Nqakula indicated in her letter to party secretary-general Fikile Mbalula that she was resigning in a bid to protect the image of the party.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn her resignation, Comrade Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula highlighted her intention to protect the reputation of our organisation, the African National Congress, after dedicating more than 30 years of service.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe value her commitment to maintaining the image of our organisation, as it reflects our principles of organisational renewal that promote proactive responsibility-taking among members, rather than waiting for instructions to step aside.<\/p>\n
\u201cComrade Lechesa Tsenoli will continue in his role as the Acting Speaker. Should there be any other changes these will be communicated in due course,\u201d said Bhengu-Motsiri.<\/p>\n
Mapisa-Nqakula faced pressure from political parties to resign after it emerged that she was facing arrest from the Investigating Directorate (ID) of the National Prosecuting Authority.<\/p>\n
She went to the High Court in Pretoria to challenge her arrest, but the court ruled against her.<\/p>\n
She was accused of receiving bribes and gifts from a service provider when she was Minister of Defence.<\/p>\n
However, Mapisa-Nqakula has denied the allegations against her and said she was innocent.<\/p>\n
She also stated the NPA did not have a strong case against her.<\/p>\n
siyabonga.mkhwanazi@inl.co.za<\/p>\n
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