Former Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in the Pretoria high court on Wednesday. She is facing a corruption trial regarding allegations of financial misconduct. The State claims she sought R4.55 million in cash and other benefits from an SANDF contractor. Prosecutors allege that she successfully received R2.15 million over a period of three years. During the proceedings, Mapisa-Nqakula entered a plea of not guilty. The trial focuses on the legality of these payments and benefits. The court will now determine if the former official abused her position for personal gain.