apnews.com
Open in
urlscan Pro
2606:4700::6810:1608
Public Scan
URL:
https://apnews.com/article/parliament-speaker-corruption-south-africa-9f19c747f570d38a088dc7fea05e3f80
Submission: On December 25 via api from US — Scanned from DE
Submission: On December 25 via api from US — Scanned from DE
Form analysis 5 forms found in the DOM
https://apnews.com/search#nt=navsearch
<form class="SearchOverlay-search-form" action="https://apnews.com/search#nt=navsearch" novalidate="" autocomplete="off">
<label class="SearchOverlay-search-label">
<input placeholder="Keyword Search..." type="text" class="SearchOverlay-search-input" name="q" required="true" maxlength="650">
<span class="sr-only"> Search Query </span>
</label>
<button type="submit" class="SearchOverlay-search-submit">
<svg>
<use xlink:href="#icon-magnify" id="search-submit-btn"></use>
</svg>
<span class="sr-only">Submit Search</span>
</button>
</form>https://apnews.com/search#nt=navsearch
<form action="https://apnews.com/search#nt=navsearch" novalidate="" autocomplete="off">
<button type="submit" class="search-submit">
<svg>
<use xlink:href="#icon-magnify"></use>
</svg>
<span class="sr-only">Submit Search</span>
</button>
<input placeholder="KEYWORD SEARCH" name="q" required="true" maxlength="650">
</form><form id="adl-user-report-form" novalidate="">
<div style="padding:0; margin: 0 0 0;">
<div style="width:100%;display:none;height: 35px;line-height:35px;font-size:13px;padding:0 12px;color:white;background-color:#FF3860;border-radius:2px;margin-bottom:10px; " id="adl-category-error">Please make a selection.</div>
<label style="display: block;line-height: 0; font-size: 16px; margin: 15px 0 15px;">
<input style="margin:0 8px 0 0;vertical-align: middle;transform: translateY(-0.15em);-webkit-appearance: radio;box-sizing: border-box;" type="radio" name="category" value="Plays Sound" required=""> Plays sound </label>
<label style="display: block;line-height: 0; font-size: 16px; margin: 15px 0 15px;">
<input style="margin:0 8px 0 0;vertical-align: middle;transform: translateY(-0.15em);-webkit-appearance: radio;box-sizing: border-box;" type="radio" name="category" value="Adult Content" required=""> Contains adult content </label>
<label style="display: block;line-height: 0; font-size: 16px; margin: 15px 0 15px;">
<input style="margin:0 8px 0 0;vertical-align: middle;transform: translateY(-0.15em);-webkit-appearance: radio;box-sizing: border-box;" type="radio" name="category" value="Covers the Page" required=""> Covers the page </label>
<label style="display: block;line-height: 0; font-size: 16px; margin: 15px 0 15px;">
<input style="margin:0 8px 0 0;vertical-align: middle;transform: translateY(-0.15em);-webkit-appearance: radio;box-sizing: border-box;" type="radio" name="category" value="Other" required=""> Other </label>
<h2 style="font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:rgb(58,58,58);text-align:left;margin:25px 0 15px;">Additional Information</h2>
<div style="width:100%;display:none;height: 35px;line-height:35px;font-size:13px;padding:0 12px;color:white;background-color:#FF3860;border-radius:2px;margin-bottom:10px; " id="adl-text-minlen-error">Please help us by describing the ad.</div>
<div style="width:100%;display:none;height: 35px;line-height:35px;font-size:13px;padding:0 12px;color:white;background-color:#FF3860;border-radius:2px;margin-bottom:10px; " id="adl-text-maxlen-error">Only 500 characters are allowed.</div>
<textarea id="adl-user-feedback" style="box-sizing:border-box;resize: none; margin:0;width:100%;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;height:100px;border:1px solid #B0B0B0;padding:11px 15px;border-radius:2px;" minlength="3" maxlength="500"
placeholder="What does the ad say, who is the advertiser, what does the ad look like?" name="user_feedback"></textarea>
</div>
<button type="button"
style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;margin: 20px auto 0;width:200px;cursor:pointer;background-color:#7c6bf7;display:block;color:#fff;border-radius:2px;border:none;padding:15px 40px;font-weight:700;text-align:center;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px;"
id="adl-report-ad-modal__submit-button">Report ad</button>
</form>https://apnews.com/search#nt=navsearch
<form class="SearchOverlay-search-form" action="https://apnews.com/search#nt=navsearch" novalidate="" autocomplete="off">
<label class="SearchOverlay-search-label">
<input placeholder="Keyword Search..." type="text" class="SearchOverlay-search-input" name="q" required="true" maxlength="650">
<span class="sr-only"> Search Query </span>
</label>
<button type="submit" class="SearchOverlay-search-submit">
<svg>
<use xlink:href="#icon-magnify" id="search-submit-btn"></use>
</svg>
<span class="sr-only">Submit Search</span>
</button>
</form>https://apnews.com/search#nt=navsearch
<form action="https://apnews.com/search#nt=navsearch" novalidate="" autocomplete="off">
<button type="submit" class="search-submit">
<svg>
<use xlink:href="#icon-magnify"></use>
</svg>
<span class="sr-only">Submit Search</span>
</button>
<input placeholder="KEYWORD SEARCH" name="q" required="true" maxlength="650">
</form>Text Content
Enable accessibility
Menu
Menu
* World
SECTIONS
Mideast Wars Israel-Hamas War Russia-Ukraine War Global Elections ESPAÑOL
China Asia Pacific Latin America
TOP STORIES
* Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts
* A Haiti gang attack on the reopening of a main hospital kills 2 reporters
and a police officer
* Global monitor says famine is weeks away in north Gaza. A US diplomat
calls warning 'irresponsible'
Newsletters
The Morning Wire
Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.
The Afternoon Wire
Get caught up on what you may have missed throughout the day.
See All Newsletters
* U.S.
TOP STORIES
* Trump wants mass deportations. A ride-along with immigration officers
shows the challenges
* Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of
the US
* Man arraigned on murder charges in NYC subway death fanned flames with a
shirt, prosecutors say
Newsletters
The Morning Wire
Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.
The Afternoon Wire
Get caught up on what you may have missed throughout the day.
See All Newsletters
* Politics
SECTIONS
Election 2024 Results Trump transition AP VoteCast AP Race Call Explainers
Explaining 2024 En Español
TOP STORIES
* Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death
row
* Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu
* Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments
for sex and drug use
Newsletters
Ground Game
Exclusive insights and key stories from the world of politics.
See All Newsletters
* Sports
SECTIONS
AP Top 25 NFL NBA NHL Men’s College Basketball Women’s College Basketball MLB
Auto Racing
TOP STORIES
* Caitlin Clark wins AP Female Athlete of the Year
* Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award
* Wemby at The Garden. LeBron vs. Steph. The NBA's Christmas Day lineup, as
always, has star power
Newsletters
AP Top 25 Poll Alerts
Get email alerts for every college football Top 25 Poll release.
The Sports Wire
Your home base for in-depth reporting from the world of sports.
See All Newsletters
* Entertainment
SECTIONS
Movie Reviews What to Stream Television Book Reviews Music Celebrity
Interviews
TOP STORIES
* Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits,
dies at 82
* The end of the 'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a
civil lawsuit
* Christopher Nolan’s next film is based on ‘The Odyssey’
* Business
SECTIONS
Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology
TOP STORIES
* Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with most world markets
closed for Christmas
* Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to
reach consensus
* Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3
automaker
* Science
SECTIONS
Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine
TOP STORIES
* NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before
* Giant sloths and mastodons lived with humans for millennia in the
Americas, new discoveries suggest
* The last meteor shower of the year peaks a few days before Christmas
* Fact Check
TOP STORIES
* Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread
was misinformation
* FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of
FBI setup
* FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children
without parental consent
* Oddities
* Be Well
TOP STORIES
* How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday
* FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?
* How to avoid financial stress during the holiday season
* Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the
high road preserve peace
* Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when
political tensions rise at work
* Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and
anxiety
* Newsletters
Newsletters
AP News Alerts
Keep your pulse on the news with breaking news alerts from The AP.
The Morning Wire
Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.
Ground Game
Exclusive insights and key stories from the world of politics.
Beyond the Story
Executive Editor Julie Pace brings you behind the scenes of the AP newsroom.
AP Top 25 Poll Alerts
Get email alerts for every college football Top 25 Poll release.
AP Top 25 Women's Basketball Poll Alerts
Women's college basketball poll alerts and updates.
See All Newsletters
* Photography
SECTIONS
2024 YEAR END PHOTOS Photo Essays Photography The Americans
TOP STORIES
* Associated Press 100 Photos of 2024: An epic catalog of humanity
* From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture
climate change in 2024
* Joy and wonder: Between the bumps of the world, exuberance shone through
in 2024
Newsletters
The World in Pictures
Get The AP’s most compelling photographs sent directly to your inbox.
See All Newsletters
* AP Investigations
* Climate
SECTIONS
Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India
Focus
TOP STORIES
* Hurricane-force winds bear down on California, latest in stretch of
extreme weather
* From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture
climate change in 2024
* Nigerian agency 'failed completely' to clean up oil damage despite
funding, leaked files say
* Health
TOP STORIES
* FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?
* US flu season is underway as cases surge
* FDA says knockoff versions of Lilly obesity drug must come off the market
* America is trying to fix its maternal mortality crisis with federal, state
and local programs
* Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis
* Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health
care they need
* Tech
SECTIONS
Artificial Intelligence Social Media
TOP STORIES
* AI will eavesdrop on world's wildest places to track and help protect
endangered wildlife
* The internet is filled with fake reviews. Here are some ways to spot them
* Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots
* Lifestyle
SECTIONS
2024 Holiday gift guide Food & Recipes Gardening Homes Travel Fashion Pets
TOP STORIES
* Sailors greeted with tears and cheers as USS Cole returns to home port
ahead of Christmas
* Seafarers move global trade — and Christmas gifts. These ministries bring
them holiday cheer
* Find out where your firewood comes from to prevent the spread of invasive
pests
* Religion
TOP STORIES
* Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and
Rome's patience
* Seafarers move global trade — and Christmas gifts. These ministries bring
them holiday cheer
* NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to
spread their love for Jesus
Newsletters
World of Faith
Comprehensive global coverage of how religion shapes our world.
See All Newsletters
* Español
TOP STORIES
* Belén pasa otra Navidad sombría por la guerra en Gaza
* Indonesia: Generación postsunami permanece alerta tras 20 años de la
catástrofe
* Víctimas del cártel de Medellín exigen justicia tras liberación de Ochoa
en Colombia
* Día intenso de viajes en EEUU comienza con breve suspensión de todos los
vuelos de American Airlines
* Pandillas atacan a periodistas en reapertura de hospital en Haití; hay 3
muertos, varios heridos
* Quizzes
* AP Buyline Personal Finance
* AP Buyline Shopping
* Press Releases
* My Account
* ...
* World
* Mideast Wars
* Israel-Hamas War
* Russia-Ukraine War
* Global Elections
* ESPAÑOL
* China
* Asia Pacific
* Latin America
* Europe
* Africa
* Middle East
* Australia
* U.S.
* Politics
* Election 2024
* Results
* Trump transition
* AP VoteCast
* AP Race Call Explainers
* Explaining 2024
* En Español
* Sports
* AP Top 25
* NFL
* NBA
* NHL
* Men’s College Basketball
* Women’s College Basketball
* MLB
* Auto Racing
* Soccer
* Entertainment
* Movie Reviews
* What to Stream
* Television
* Book Reviews
* Music
* Celebrity Interviews
* Business
* Inflation
* Financial Markets
* Financial Wellness
* Technology
* Science
* Space
* Animals
* The Ancient World
* Climate
* Medicine
* Fact Check
* Oddities
* Be Well
* Newsletters
* Photography
* 2024 YEAR END PHOTOS
* Photo Essays
* Photography
* The Americans
* AP Investigations
* Climate
* Indigenous peoples and climate
* Climate Questions
* Climate Migration
* India Focus
* Health
* Tech
* Artificial Intelligence
* Social Media
* Lifestyle
* 2024 Holiday gift guide
* Food & Recipes
* Gardening
* Homes
* Travel
* Fashion
* Pets
* Religion
* Español
* Quizzes
* AP Buyline Personal Finance
* AP Buyline Shopping
* Press Releases
* My Account
Search Query Submit Search
Show Search
Submit Search
* World
Mideast Wars Israel-Hamas War Russia-Ukraine War Global Elections ESPAÑOL
China Asia Pacific Latin America Europe Africa Middle East Australia
SECTIONS
Mideast Wars Israel-Hamas War Russia-Ukraine War Global Elections ESPAÑOL
China Asia Pacific Latin America
TOP STORIES
* Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts
* A Haiti gang attack on the reopening of a main hospital kills 2 reporters
and a police officer
* Global monitor says famine is weeks away in north Gaza. A US diplomat
calls warning 'irresponsible'
Newsletters
The Morning Wire
Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.
The Afternoon Wire
Get caught up on what you may have missed throughout the day.
See All Newsletters
* U.S.
TOP STORIES
* Trump wants mass deportations. A ride-along with immigration officers
shows the challenges
* Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of
the US
* Man arraigned on murder charges in NYC subway death fanned flames with a
shirt, prosecutors say
Newsletters
The Morning Wire
Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.
The Afternoon Wire
Get caught up on what you may have missed throughout the day.
See All Newsletters
* Politics
Election 2024 Results Trump transition AP VoteCast AP Race Call Explainers
Explaining 2024 En Español
SECTIONS
Election 2024 Results Trump transition AP VoteCast AP Race Call Explainers
Explaining 2024 En Español
TOP STORIES
* Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death
row
* Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu
* Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments
for sex and drug use
Newsletters
Ground Game
Exclusive insights and key stories from the world of politics.
See All Newsletters
* Sports
AP Top 25 NFL NBA NHL Men’s College Basketball Women’s College Basketball MLB
Auto Racing Soccer
SECTIONS
AP Top 25 NFL NBA NHL Men’s College Basketball Women’s College Basketball MLB
Auto Racing
TOP STORIES
* Caitlin Clark wins AP Female Athlete of the Year
* Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award
* Wemby at The Garden. LeBron vs. Steph. The NBA's Christmas Day lineup, as
always, has star power
Newsletters
AP Top 25 Poll Alerts
Get email alerts for every college football Top 25 Poll release.
The Sports Wire
Your home base for in-depth reporting from the world of sports.
See All Newsletters
* Entertainment
Movie Reviews What to Stream Television Book Reviews Music Celebrity
Interviews
SECTIONS
Movie Reviews What to Stream Television Book Reviews Music Celebrity
Interviews
TOP STORIES
* Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits,
dies at 82
* The end of the 'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a
civil lawsuit
* Christopher Nolan’s next film is based on ‘The Odyssey’
* Business
Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology
SECTIONS
Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology
TOP STORIES
* Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with most world markets
closed for Christmas
* Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to
reach consensus
* Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3
automaker
* Science
Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine
SECTIONS
Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine
TOP STORIES
* NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before
* Giant sloths and mastodons lived with humans for millennia in the
Americas, new discoveries suggest
* The last meteor shower of the year peaks a few days before Christmas
* Fact Check
TOP STORIES
* Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread
was misinformation
* FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of
FBI setup
* FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children
without parental consent
* Oddities
* Be Well
TOP STORIES
* How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday
* FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?
* How to avoid financial stress during the holiday season
* Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the
high road preserve peace
* Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when
political tensions rise at work
* Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and
anxiety
* Newsletters
Newsletters
AP News Alerts
Keep your pulse on the news with breaking news alerts from The AP.
The Morning Wire
Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.
Ground Game
Exclusive insights and key stories from the world of politics.
Beyond the Story
Executive Editor Julie Pace brings you behind the scenes of the AP newsroom.
AP Top 25 Poll Alerts
Get email alerts for every college football Top 25 Poll release.
AP Top 25 Women's Basketball Poll Alerts
Women's college basketball poll alerts and updates.
See All Newsletters
* Photography
2024 YEAR END PHOTOS Photo Essays Photography The Americans
SECTIONS
2024 YEAR END PHOTOS Photo Essays Photography The Americans
TOP STORIES
* Associated Press 100 Photos of 2024: An epic catalog of humanity
* From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture
climate change in 2024
* Joy and wonder: Between the bumps of the world, exuberance shone through
in 2024
Newsletters
The World in Pictures
Get The AP’s most compelling photographs sent directly to your inbox.
See All Newsletters
* AP Investigations
* Climate
Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India
Focus
SECTIONS
Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India
Focus
TOP STORIES
* Hurricane-force winds bear down on California, latest in stretch of
extreme weather
* From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture
climate change in 2024
* Nigerian agency 'failed completely' to clean up oil damage despite
funding, leaked files say
* Health
TOP STORIES
* FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?
* US flu season is underway as cases surge
* FDA says knockoff versions of Lilly obesity drug must come off the market
* America is trying to fix its maternal mortality crisis with federal, state
and local programs
* Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis
* Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health
care they need
* Tech
Artificial Intelligence Social Media
SECTIONS
Artificial Intelligence Social Media
TOP STORIES
* AI will eavesdrop on world's wildest places to track and help protect
endangered wildlife
* The internet is filled with fake reviews. Here are some ways to spot them
* Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots
* Lifestyle
2024 Holiday gift guide Food & Recipes Gardening Homes Travel Fashion Pets
SECTIONS
2024 Holiday gift guide Food & Recipes Gardening Homes Travel Fashion Pets
TOP STORIES
* Sailors greeted with tears and cheers as USS Cole returns to home port
ahead of Christmas
* Seafarers move global trade — and Christmas gifts. These ministries bring
them holiday cheer
* Find out where your firewood comes from to prevent the spread of invasive
pests
* Religion
TOP STORIES
* Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and
Rome's patience
* Seafarers move global trade — and Christmas gifts. These ministries bring
them holiday cheer
* NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to
spread their love for Jesus
Newsletters
World of Faith
Comprehensive global coverage of how religion shapes our world.
See All Newsletters
* Español
TOP STORIES
* Belén pasa otra Navidad sombría por la guerra en Gaza
* Indonesia: Generación postsunami permanece alerta tras 20 años de la
catástrofe
* Víctimas del cártel de Medellín exigen justicia tras liberación de Ochoa
en Colombia
* Día intenso de viajes en EEUU comienza con breve suspensión de todos los
vuelos de American Airlines
* Pandillas atacan a periodistas en reapertura de hospital en Haití; hay 3
muertos, varios heridos
* Quizzes
* AP Buyline Personal Finance
* AP Buyline Shopping
* Press Releases
* My Account
*
* The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to
factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source
of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of
the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the
world’s population sees AP journalism every day.
* *
twitter
*
instagram
*
facebook
*
* The Associated Press
* ap.org
* Careers
* Advertise with us
* Contact Us
* Accessibility Statement
* Terms of Use
* Privacy Policy
* See Purposes and Manage Privacy Choices
* Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
* Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information
* CA Notice of Collection
*
* More From AP News
About AP News Values and Principles AP’s Role in Elections AP Leads AP
Definitive Source Blog AP Images Spotlight Blog AP Stylebook
SECTIONS
About AP News Values and Principles AP’s Role in Elections AP Leads AP
Definitive Source Blog AP Images Spotlight Blog AP Stylebook
*
* Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Santa tracker
Richard Perry dies at 82
Santa Cruz Wharf
Sophie Hediger
American Airlines
AP SETS THE STANDARD FOR POLITICAL REPORTING.
SUPPORT INDEPENDENT, FACT-BASED JOURNALISM.
DONATE
World News
PROSECUTORS ALLEGE SOUTH AFRICA’S PARLIAMENTARY SPEAKER TOOK $135,000 AND A WIG
IN BRIBES
PROSECUTORS ALLEGE SOUTH AFRICA’S PARLIAMENTARY SPEAKER TOOK $135,000 AND A WIG
IN BRIBES
1 of 3 |
FILE - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures while standing next to
Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, left,
ahead of his state of the nation address at the City Hall in Cape Town on Feb.
8, 2024. A special investigations unit searched the home of South Africa’s
Speaker of Parliament on Tuesday March 19, 2024 and seized evidence as part of a
probe into accusations that she accepted bribes in her previous role as defense
minister. (Rodger Bosch/pool photo via AP, File)
Read More
2 of 3 |
National Prosecuting Authoritie’s Adv. Machos Gwala in the High Court in
Pretoria, South Africa, Monday March 25, 2024. South African prosecutors say
they intend to charge the Parliament speaker with corruption. They allege she
took $135,000 and a wig in bribes from an unnamed person over a three-year
period while she was defense minister. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)
Read More
3 of 3 |
Armed police patrol outside the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, Monday
March 25, 2024. South African prosecutors say they intend to charge the
Parliament speaker with corruption. They allege she took $135,000 and a wig in
bribes from an unnamed person over a three-year period while she was defense
minister. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)
Read More
Prosecutors allege South Africa’s parliamentary speaker took $135,000 and a wig
in bribes
1 of 3 |
FILE - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures while standing next to
Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, left,
ahead of his state of the nation address at the City Hall in Cape Town on Feb.
8, 2024. A special investigations unit searched the home of South Africa’s
Speaker of Parliament on Tuesday March 19, 2024 and seized evidence as part of a
probe into accusations that she accepted bribes in her previous role as defense
minister. (Rodger Bosch/pool photo via AP, File)
Read More
1 of 3
FILE - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures while standing next to
Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, left,
ahead of his state of the nation address at the City Hall in Cape Town on Feb.
8, 2024. A special investigations unit searched the home of South Africa’s
Speaker of Parliament on Tuesday March 19, 2024 and seized evidence as part of a
probe into accusations that she accepted bribes in her previous role as defense
minister. (Rodger Bosch/pool photo via AP, File)
Share
Share
*
Copy
Link copied
*
Email
*
Facebook
*
X
*
Reddit
*
LinkedIn
*
Pinterest
*
Flipboard
*
Print
Read More
2 of 3 |
National Prosecuting Authoritie’s Adv. Machos Gwala in the High Court in
Pretoria, South Africa, Monday March 25, 2024. South African prosecutors say
they intend to charge the Parliament speaker with corruption. They allege she
took $135,000 and a wig in bribes from an unnamed person over a three-year
period while she was defense minister. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)
Read More
2 of 3
National Prosecuting Authoritie’s Adv. Machos Gwala in the High Court in
Pretoria, South Africa, Monday March 25, 2024. South African prosecutors say
they intend to charge the Parliament speaker with corruption. They allege she
took $135,000 and a wig in bribes from an unnamed person over a three-year
period while she was defense minister. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)
Share
Share
*
Copy
Link copied
*
Email
*
Facebook
*
X
*
Reddit
*
LinkedIn
*
Pinterest
*
Flipboard
*
Print
Read More
3 of 3 |
Armed police patrol outside the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, Monday
March 25, 2024. South African prosecutors say they intend to charge the
Parliament speaker with corruption. They allege she took $135,000 and a wig in
bribes from an unnamed person over a three-year period while she was defense
minister. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)
Read More
3 of 3
Armed police patrol outside the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, Monday
March 25, 2024. South African prosecutors say they intend to charge the
Parliament speaker with corruption. They allege she took $135,000 and a wig in
bribes from an unnamed person over a three-year period while she was defense
minister. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)
Share
Share
*
Copy
Link copied
*
Email
*
Facebook
*
X
*
Reddit
*
LinkedIn
*
Pinterest
*
Flipboard
*
Print
Read More
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Updated
8:26 PM MEZ, March 25, 2024
Share
Share
*
Copy
Link copied
*
Email
*
Facebook
*
X
*
Reddit
*
LinkedIn
*
Pinterest
*
Flipboard
*
Print
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South African prosecutors said Monday they intend
to charge the parliamentary speaker with corruption, alleging that she took
$135,000 and a wig in bribes over a three-year period while she was defense
minister.
Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula hasn’t been arrested or charged. The prosecutors
spoke at a court hearing over her claims that authorities hadn’t properly
informed her of allegations or followed correct procedure in their
investigation.
Judge Sulet Potterill said that she would deliver a ruling on April 2 on
Mapisa-Nqakula’s application for a temporary block on police arresting her.
Mapisa-Nqakula is also asking for access to documents outlining the evidence
prosecutors have against her.
Prosecutors have rejected her request and say she is asking for special
treatment.
In court papers submitted for the hearing, prosecutors say that Mapisa-Nqakula,
67, received 11 payments totaling $135,000 between December 2016 and July 2019.
She sought another bribe of $105,000 but that wasn’t paid, prosecutors said.
On one occasion in February 2019, Mapisa-Nqakula received more than $15,000 and
a wig at a meeting at the country’s main international airport, the papers say.
Related Stories
A Croatian corruption investigation snares the health minister and several
others
Ukrainian businessman Firtash can't be extradited to the US, Austrian court
rules
Malaysian court drops one of the graft cases against jailed former premier Najib
Razak
The person who allegedly paid the bribes wasn’t named.
Prosecutors gave her the opportunity to hand herself in at a police station and
be taken to court to be formally charged. They said they wouldn’t oppose her
bail.
Mapisa-Nqakula has denied wrongdoing and had said she would cooperate with
authorities after they searched her home in Johannesburg and seized evidence
last week.
She has taken a leave of absence from her role as Parliament’s speaker. She was
previously accused of taking bribes, but a parliamentary investigation was
dropped in 2021. The case reemerged after a whistleblower came forward last
year, prosecutors said.
Her case is the latest graft scandal to hit the governing African National
Congress party, which faces a pivotal national election on May 29.
___
AP Africa news: https://apnews.com/hub/africa
by Taboolaby Taboola
Suggested For You
Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution
Undo
Ad Content
Die wahre Natur von Weihnachten bei Wempe
Wempe:
AdvertisementAdvertisement
Undo
It's the holidays in Zimbabwe. Time to celebrate by unveiling a family tombstone
Undo
Italy vows to push ahead with dormant migrant vetting centers in Albania
Undo
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activists
Undo
Find out where your firewood comes from to prevent the spread of invasive
pestsCrackling fires have long been an idyllic gathering place where chestnuts
are roasted, stories shared and souls warmed.AP News
Undo
Tens of thousands displaced by ethnic violence in northeast India suffer squalid
conditions in campsTens of thousands of people have fled their homes in India’s
northeast Manipur state since violence erupted last year between the majority
Meitei community and minority Kuki-Zo tribes.AP News
Undo
Ad Content
In Wahrheit lohnen sich Wärmepumpen nur, wenn ihr Haus dies hat (Trick
wichtig)HEIZEXPERTE
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Undo
Treppenlift: So einfach ist der EinbauLifta
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Mehr erfahren
Undo
Siegen: Gutes Hören sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne ZuzahlungGutes Hören
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Undo
Ad Content
Stromanbieter überflüssig: Hausbesitzer feiern neue Solar-ErfindungSolaranlagen
Magazin
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Undo
Nordrhein-westfalen: Bis zu 4.000€ Zuschuss für Treppenlifte möglichLifta
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Mehr erfahren
Undo
Der perfekte Zeitpunkt für die Immobilieninvestition? Genau
jetzt!Deutschland.Immobilien
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Mehr erfahren
Undo
Wer wartet, verliert – Nutzen Sie jetzt den Immobilien-Moment!Nutzen Sie
niedrige Zinsen, Steuervorteile und steigende Mieten – starten Sie jetzt Ihr
cleveres Immobilieninvestment!Deutschland.Immobilien
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Undo
Über 200 verschiedene Werkzeuge einen starken Planeten zu bauenXCraft
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Undo
Ad Content
Chenille Chic: Dein Upgrade für deine Skincare-RoutineCosmopolitan
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Mehr erfahren
Undo
XXL-Kleidung ist öde? Nicht mit dieser Marke.Jan Vanderstorm
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Jetzt kaufen
Undo
Sensation in Siegen: Plötzlich glasklar verstehen mit diesem Mini-HörgerätEcho
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Mehr erfahren
Undo
No. 11 UConn visits Butler after Ball's 22-point gameNo. 11 UConn visits the
Butler Bulldogs after Solomon Ball scored 22 points in the Huskies' 94-89
overtime victory over the Xavier Musketeers.AP News
Undo
Japan's former Emperor Akihito marks his 91st birthdayJapan’s beloved former
Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue
his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace.AP
News
Undo
Ad Content
Unglaublich! Rechner zeigt den Wert Ihres Hauses sofort an (sehen Sie
selbst)Home Value
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Mehr erfahren
Undo
Siegen - So legen Sie 10.000€ bis zu 8,75% p.a. gewinnbringend und nachhaltig
anCheckfox
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Undo
Kardiologen: Bauchfett ab 50? Probieren Sie das in Ihren Schuhen ausSparfuchs
Heute
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Mehr erfahren
Undo
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of
ChristmasPope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday
prayer ahead of Christmas celebrations, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing
schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza.AP News
Undo
France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding
collapseFrench President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced a new government
Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by
fighting over the country’s budget.AP News
Undo
Ad Content
Nur diesen Mittwoch: Olymp bis -60%* reduziertLimango
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Jetzt kaufen
Undo
Sturzgefahr bei Senioren: Für diese Uhr zahlt die Kasse!Hausnotruf Heute
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Jetzt kaufen
Undo
Tausende Männer schwärmen von dieser bequemen Bomberjacke.SOMEFUNS
Advertisement:Advertisement:
Jetzt kaufen
Undo
by Taboolaby Taboola
Suggested For You
Zwischen 1940 und 1980 geboren? Sie haben Anspruch auf einen risikofreien
Hörgeräte-TestEcho
:Advertisement:Advertisement
Mehr erfahren
Undo
Unglaublich: Der Rechner zeigt sofort den Wert Ihres Hauses – schauen Sie
mal!House Value
:Advertisement:Advertisement
Mehr erfahren
Undo
Orthopäden in Nordrhein-westfalen sprachlos: Dieser Winterstiefel soll ein
Wunder sein!Gesundheitsinsider
:Advertisement:Advertisement
Mehr erfahren
Undo
Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Recommends: "These 5 Books Will Turn Your
Life Around"Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List
:Advertisement:Advertisement
Undo
The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to
factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of
fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the
technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s
population sees AP journalism every day.
* The Associated Press
* ap.org
* Careers
* Advertise with us
* Contact Us
* Accessibility Statement
* Terms of Use
* Privacy Policy
* See Purposes and Manage Privacy Choices
* Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
* Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information
* CA Notice of Collection
* More From AP News
* About
* AP News Values and Principles
* AP’s Role in Elections
* AP Leads
* AP Definitive Source Blog
* AP Images Spotlight Blog
* AP Stylebook
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
*
twitter
*
instagram
*
facebook
WHY ARE YOU REPORTING THIS AD?
Please make a selection.
Plays sound Contains adult content Covers the page Other
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please help us by describing the ad.
Only 500 characters are allowed.
Report ad
Thank you for letting us know.
Powered by
×
WE CARE ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY
To provide you with a more personalized, better-performing web site experience,
we and selected third parties use tracking technologies to collect information
about you, your site activity, your preferences and your device. These trackers
are used for necessary technical purposes and, with your consent, for
functionality, experience, measurement and marketing purposes, as detailed in
our Cookie Policy.
We and our 422 partners store and access personal data, like browsing data or
unique identifiers, on your device. Selecting "I Accept" enables tracking
technologies to support the purposes shown under "we and our partners process
data to provide," whereas selecting "Reject All" or withdrawing your consent
will disable them. If trackers are disabled, some content and ads you see may
not be as relevant to you. You can resurface this menu to change your choices or
withdraw consent at any time by clicking the See Purposes and Manage Privacy
Choices link on the bottom of the webpage [or the floating icon on the
bottom-left of the webpage, if applicable]. Your choices will have effect within
our Website. For more details, refer to our Privacy Policy.Cookie Policy
(Privacy Policy Section 5)
WE AND OUR PARTNERS PROCESS DATA TO PROVIDE:
Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for
identification. Store and/or access information on a device. Personalised
advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research
and services development. List of Third-Party Partners (Vendors)
I Reject All (except Strictly Necessary) I Accept All
See Purposes and Manage Privacy Choices
ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY
We process your data to deliver content or advertisements and measure the
delivery of such content or advertisements to extract insights about our
website. We share this information with our partners on the basis of consent.
You may exercise your right to consent, based on a specific purpose below or at
a partner level in the link under each purpose. Some vendors may process your
data based on their legitimate interests, which does not require your consent.
You cannot object to tracking technologies placed to ensure security, prevent
fraud, fix errors, or deliver and present advertising and content, and precise
geolocation data and active scanning of device characteristics for
identification may be used to support this purpose. This exception does not
apply to targeted advertising. These choices will be signaled to our vendors
participating in the Transparency and Consent Framework.
Cookie Policy (Privacy Policy Section 5)
I Allow All
MANAGE PRIVACY CHOICES
STRICTLY NECESSARY TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES 383 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
Always Active
These tracking technologies (such as cookies) are needed for our web site to
function and are always active.
* ENSURE SECURITY, PREVENT AND DETECT FRAUD, AND FIX ERRORS 270 PARTNERS CAN
USE THIS SPECIAL PURPOSE
Switch Label label
Your data can be used to monitor for and prevent unusual and possibly
fraudulent activity (for example, regarding advertising, ad clicks by bots),
and ensure systems and processes work properly and securely. It can also be
used to correct any problems you, the publisher or the advertiser may
encounter in the delivery of content and ads and in your interaction with
them.
View Illustrations
* DELIVER AND PRESENT ADVERTISING AND CONTENT 272 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS SPECIAL
PURPOSE
Switch Label label
Certain information (like an IP address or device capabilities) is used to
ensure the technical compatibility of the content or advertising, and to
facilitate the transmission of the content or ad to your device.
View Illustrations
* SAVE AND COMMUNICATE PRIVACY CHOICES 168 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS SPECIAL
PURPOSE
Switch Label label
The choices you make regarding the purposes and entities listed in this
notice are saved and made available to those entities in the form of digital
signals (such as a string of characters). This is necessary in order to
enable both this service and those entities to respect such choices.
View Illustrations
* MATCH AND COMBINE DATA FROM OTHER DATA SOURCES 199 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS
FEATURE
Switch Label label
Information about your activity on this service may be matched and combined
with other information relating to you and originating from various sources
(for instance your activity on a separate online service, your use of a
loyalty card in-store, or your answers to a survey), in support of the
purposes explained in this notice.
* LINK DIFFERENT DEVICES 180 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS FEATURE
Switch Label label
In support of the purposes explained in this notice, your device might be
considered as likely linked to other devices that belong to you or your
household (for instance because you are logged in to the same service on both
your phone and your computer, or because you may use the same Internet
connection on both devices).
* IDENTIFY DEVICES BASED ON INFORMATION TRANSMITTED AUTOMATICALLY 252 PARTNERS
CAN USE THIS FEATURE
Switch Label label
Your device might be distinguished from other devices based on information it
automatically sends when accessing the Internet (for instance, the IP address
of your Internet connection or the type of browser you are using) in support
of the purposes exposed in this notice.
List of IAB Vendors
View Vendor Details
PERFORMANCE TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Performance Tracking Technologies
These tracking technologies (such as cookies) allow us to measure the overall
performance of our site through analytics, such as visit counting and traffic
sourcing. For example, these technologies help us learn which areas of our site
are the most and least popular so we can provide users with better experiences.
If you choose not to allow these technologies, we will not know where you
visited on our site, and your visit will not be reflected in our performance
monitoring.
View Vendor Details
FUNCTIONAL TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Functional Tracking Technologies
These tracking technologies (such as cookies) enable our site to provide
enhanced functionality and personalization. These technologies may be set by us
or our third-party service providers whose services we have added to our site.
If you choose not to allow these technologies, some services on our site may not
function properly and may impact your user experience.
View Vendor Details
TARGETING TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Targeting Tracking Technologies
These tracking technologies (such as cookies) may be set by us or third parties
with whom we have business relationships, such as advertising partners, who may
use information they obtain to show you relevant ads on this and other sites. If
you choose not to allow these technologies, you will experience less targeted
advertising, but you will continue to see ads that may be less relevant or based
only on information that we collect directly from your use of our site.
View Vendor Details
STORE AND/OR ACCESS INFORMATION ON A DEVICE 335 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
Store and/or access information on a device
Cookies, device or similar online identifiers (e.g. login-based identifiers,
randomly assigned identifiers, network based identifiers) together with other
information (e.g. browser type and information, language, screen size, supported
technologies etc.) can be stored or read on your device to recognise it each
time it connects to an app or to a website, for one or several of the purposes
presented here.
List of IAB Vendors | View Illustrations
PERSONALISED ADVERTISING AND CONTENT, ADVERTISING AND CONTENT MEASUREMENT,
AUDIENCE RESEARCH AND SERVICES DEVELOPMENT 400 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
Personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement,
audience research and services development
* CREATE PROFILES FOR PERSONALISED ADVERTISING 250 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS
PURPOSE
Switch Label
Information about your activity on this service (such as forms you submit,
content you look at) can be stored and combined with other information about
you (for example, information from your previous activity on this service and
other websites or apps) or similar users. This is then used to build or
improve a profile about you (that might include possible interests and
personal aspects). Your profile can be used (also later) to present
advertising that appears more relevant based on your possible interests by
this and other entities.
View Illustrations
* USE LIMITED DATA TO SELECT ADVERTISING 307 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
Switch Label
Advertising presented to you on this service can be based on limited data,
such as the website or app you are using, your non-precise location, your
device type or which content you are (or have been) interacting with (for
example, to limit the number of times an ad is presented to you).
View Illustrations
* USE PROFILES TO SELECT PERSONALISED ADVERTISING 245 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS
PURPOSE
Switch Label
Advertising presented to you on this service can be based on your advertising
profiles, which can reflect your activity on this service or other websites
or apps (like the forms you submit, content you look at), possible interests
and personal aspects.
View Illustrations
* CREATE PROFILES TO PERSONALISE CONTENT 103 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
Switch Label
Information about your activity on this service (for instance, forms you
submit, non-advertising content you look at) can be stored and combined with
other information about you (such as your previous activity on this service
or other websites or apps) or similar users. This is then used to build or
improve a profile about you (which might for example include possible
interests and personal aspects). Your profile can be used (also later) to
present content that appears more relevant based on your possible interests,
such as by adapting the order in which content is shown to you, so that it is
even easier for you to find content that matches your interests.
View Illustrations
* USE PROFILES TO SELECT PERSONALISED CONTENT 91 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
Switch Label
Content presented to you on this service can be based on your content
personalisation profiles, which can reflect your activity on this or other
services (for instance, the forms you submit, content you look at), possible
interests and personal aspects. This can for example be used to adapt the
order in which content is shown to you, so that it is even easier for you to
find (non-advertising) content that matches your interests.
View Illustrations
* MEASURE ADVERTISING PERFORMANCE 364 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
Switch Label
Information regarding which advertising is presented to you and how you
interact with it can be used to determine how well an advert has worked for
you or other users and whether the goals of the advertising were reached. For
instance, whether you saw an ad, whether you clicked on it, whether it led
you to buy a product or visit a website, etc. This is very helpful to
understand the relevance of advertising campaigns.
View Illustrations
* MEASURE CONTENT PERFORMANCE 169 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
Switch Label
Information regarding which content is presented to you and how you interact
with it can be used to determine whether the (non-advertising) content e.g.
reached its intended audience and matched your interests. For instance,
whether you read an article, watch a video, listen to a podcast or look at a
product description, how long you spent on this service and the web pages you
visit etc. This is very helpful to understand the relevance of
(non-advertising) content that is shown to you.
View Illustrations
* UNDERSTAND AUDIENCES THROUGH STATISTICS OR COMBINATIONS OF DATA FROM
DIFFERENT SOURCES 227 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
Switch Label
Reports can be generated based on the combination of data sets (like user
profiles, statistics, market research, analytics data) regarding your
interactions and those of other users with advertising or (non-advertising)
content to identify common characteristics (for instance, to determine which
target audiences are more receptive to an ad campaign or to certain
contents).
View Illustrations
* DEVELOP AND IMPROVE SERVICES 288 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
Switch Label
Information about your activity on this service, such as your interaction
with ads or content, can be very helpful to improve products and services and
to build new products and services based on user interactions, the type of
audience, etc. This specific purpose does not include the development or
improvement of user profiles and identifiers.
View Illustrations
* USE LIMITED DATA TO SELECT CONTENT 71 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS PURPOSE
Switch Label
Content presented to you on this service can be based on limited data, such
as the website or app you are using, your non-precise location, your device
type, or which content you are (or have been) interacting with (for example,
to limit the number of times a video or an article is presented to you).
View Illustrations
List of IAB Vendors
USE PRECISE GEOLOCATION DATA 124 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS SPECIAL FEATURE
Use precise geolocation data
With your acceptance, your precise location (within a radius of less than 500
metres) may be used in support of the purposes explained in this notice.
List of IAB Vendors
ACTIVELY SCAN DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS FOR IDENTIFICATION 64 PARTNERS CAN USE THIS
SPECIAL FEATURE
Actively scan device characteristics for identification
With your acceptance, certain characteristics specific to your device might be
requested and used to distinguish it from other devices (such as the installed
fonts or plugins, the resolution of your screen) in support of the purposes
explained in this notice.
List of IAB Vendors
Back Button
VENDORS LIST
Search Icon
Filter Icon
Clear
checkbox label label
Apply Cancel
Consent Leg.Interest
checkbox label label
checkbox label label
checkbox label label
I Reject All (except Strictly Necessary) Confirm My Choices
Menu
Menu
* World
SECTIONS
Mideast Wars Israel-Hamas War Russia-Ukraine War Global Elections ESPAÑOL
China Asia Pacific Latin America
TOP STORIES
* Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts
* A Haiti gang attack on the reopening of a main hospital kills 2 reporters
and a police officer
* Global monitor says famine is weeks away in north Gaza. A US diplomat
calls warning 'irresponsible'
Newsletters
The Morning Wire
Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.
The Afternoon Wire
Get caught up on what you may have missed throughout the day.
See All Newsletters
* U.S.
TOP STORIES
* Trump wants mass deportations. A ride-along with immigration officers
shows the challenges
* Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of
the US
* Man arraigned on murder charges in NYC subway death fanned flames with a
shirt, prosecutors say
Newsletters
The Morning Wire
Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.
The Afternoon Wire
Get caught up on what you may have missed throughout the day.
See All Newsletters
* Politics
SECTIONS
Election 2024 Results Trump transition AP VoteCast AP Race Call Explainers
Explaining 2024 En Español
TOP STORIES
* Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death
row
* Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu
* Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments
for sex and drug use
Newsletters
Ground Game
Exclusive insights and key stories from the world of politics.
See All Newsletters
* Sports
SECTIONS
AP Top 25 NFL NBA NHL Men’s College Basketball Women’s College Basketball MLB
Auto Racing
TOP STORIES
* Caitlin Clark wins AP Female Athlete of the Year
* Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award
* Wemby at The Garden. LeBron vs. Steph. The NBA's Christmas Day lineup, as
always, has star power
Newsletters
AP Top 25 Poll Alerts
Get email alerts for every college football Top 25 Poll release.
The Sports Wire
Your home base for in-depth reporting from the world of sports.
See All Newsletters
* Entertainment
SECTIONS
Movie Reviews What to Stream Television Book Reviews Music Celebrity
Interviews
TOP STORIES
* Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits,
dies at 82
* The end of the 'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a
civil lawsuit
* Christopher Nolan’s next film is based on ‘The Odyssey’
* Business
SECTIONS
Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology
TOP STORIES
* Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with most world markets
closed for Christmas
* Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to
reach consensus
* Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3
automaker
* Science
SECTIONS
Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine
TOP STORIES
* NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before
* Giant sloths and mastodons lived with humans for millennia in the
Americas, new discoveries suggest
* The last meteor shower of the year peaks a few days before Christmas
* Fact Check
TOP STORIES
* Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread
was misinformation
* FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of
FBI setup
* FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children
without parental consent
* Oddities
* Be Well
TOP STORIES
* How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday
* FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?
* How to avoid financial stress during the holiday season
* Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the
high road preserve peace
* Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when
political tensions rise at work
* Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and
anxiety
* Newsletters
Newsletters
AP News Alerts
Keep your pulse on the news with breaking news alerts from The AP.
The Morning Wire
Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.
Ground Game
Exclusive insights and key stories from the world of politics.
Beyond the Story
Executive Editor Julie Pace brings you behind the scenes of the AP newsroom.
AP Top 25 Poll Alerts
Get email alerts for every college football Top 25 Poll release.
AP Top 25 Women's Basketball Poll Alerts
Women's college basketball poll alerts and updates.
See All Newsletters
* Photography
SECTIONS
2024 YEAR END PHOTOS Photo Essays Photography The Americans
TOP STORIES
* Associated Press 100 Photos of 2024: An epic catalog of humanity
* From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture
climate change in 2024
* Joy and wonder: Between the bumps of the world, exuberance shone through
in 2024
Newsletters
The World in Pictures
Get The AP’s most compelling photographs sent directly to your inbox.
See All Newsletters
* AP Investigations
* Climate
SECTIONS
Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India
Focus
TOP STORIES
* Hurricane-force winds bear down on California, latest in stretch of
extreme weather
* From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture
climate change in 2024
* Nigerian agency 'failed completely' to clean up oil damage despite
funding, leaked files say
* Health
TOP STORIES
* FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?
* US flu season is underway as cases surge
* FDA says knockoff versions of Lilly obesity drug must come off the market
* America is trying to fix its maternal mortality crisis with federal, state
and local programs
* Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis
* Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health
care they need
* Tech
SECTIONS
Artificial Intelligence Social Media
TOP STORIES
* AI will eavesdrop on world's wildest places to track and help protect
endangered wildlife
* The internet is filled with fake reviews. Here are some ways to spot them
* Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots
* Lifestyle
SECTIONS
2024 Holiday gift guide Food & Recipes Gardening Homes Travel Fashion Pets
TOP STORIES
* Sailors greeted with tears and cheers as USS Cole returns to home port
ahead of Christmas
* Seafarers move global trade — and Christmas gifts. These ministries bring
them holiday cheer
* Find out where your firewood comes from to prevent the spread of invasive
pests
* Religion
TOP STORIES
* Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and
Rome's patience
* Seafarers move global trade — and Christmas gifts. These ministries bring
them holiday cheer
* NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to
spread their love for Jesus
Newsletters
World of Faith
Comprehensive global coverage of how religion shapes our world.
See All Newsletters
* Español
TOP STORIES
* Belén pasa otra Navidad sombría por la guerra en Gaza
* Indonesia: Generación postsunami permanece alerta tras 20 años de la
catástrofe
* Víctimas del cártel de Medellín exigen justicia tras liberación de Ochoa
en Colombia
* Día intenso de viajes en EEUU comienza con breve suspensión de todos los
vuelos de American Airlines
* Pandillas atacan a periodistas en reapertura de hospital en Haití; hay 3
muertos, varios heridos
* Quizzes
* AP Buyline Personal Finance
* AP Buyline Shopping
* Press Releases
* My Account
* ...
* World
* Mideast Wars
* Israel-Hamas War
* Russia-Ukraine War
* Global Elections
* ESPAÑOL
* China
* Asia Pacific
* Latin America
* Europe
* Africa
* Middle East
* Australia
* U.S.
* Politics
* Election 2024
* Results
* Trump transition
* AP VoteCast
* AP Race Call Explainers
* Explaining 2024
* En Español
* Sports
* AP Top 25
* NFL
* NBA
* NHL
* Men’s College Basketball
* Women’s College Basketball
* MLB
* Auto Racing
* Soccer
* Entertainment
* Movie Reviews
* What to Stream
* Television
* Book Reviews
* Music
* Celebrity Interviews
* Business
* Inflation
* Financial Markets
* Financial Wellness
* Technology
* Science
* Space
* Animals
* The Ancient World
* Climate
* Medicine
* Fact Check
* Oddities
* Be Well
* Newsletters
* Photography
* 2024 YEAR END PHOTOS
* Photo Essays
* Photography
* The Americans
* AP Investigations
* Climate
* Indigenous peoples and climate
* Climate Questions
* Climate Migration
* India Focus
* Health
* Tech
* Artificial Intelligence
* Social Media
* Lifestyle
* 2024 Holiday gift guide
* Food & Recipes
* Gardening
* Homes
* Travel
* Fashion
* Pets
* Religion
* Español
* Quizzes
* AP Buyline Personal Finance
* AP Buyline Shopping
* Press Releases
* My Account
Search Query Submit Search
Show Search
Submit Search
* World
Mideast Wars Israel-Hamas War Russia-Ukraine War Global Elections ESPAÑOL
China Asia Pacific Latin America Europe Africa Middle East Australia
SECTIONS
Mideast Wars Israel-Hamas War Russia-Ukraine War Global Elections ESPAÑOL
China Asia Pacific Latin America
TOP STORIES
* Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts
* A Haiti gang attack on the reopening of a main hospital kills 2 reporters
and a police officer
* Global monitor says famine is weeks away in north Gaza. A US diplomat
calls warning 'irresponsible'
Newsletters
The Morning Wire
Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.
The Afternoon Wire
Get caught up on what you may have missed throughout the day.
See All Newsletters
* U.S.
TOP STORIES
* Trump wants mass deportations. A ride-along with immigration officers
shows the challenges
* Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of
the US
* Man arraigned on murder charges in NYC subway death fanned flames with a
shirt, prosecutors say
Newsletters
The Morning Wire
Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.
The Afternoon Wire
Get caught up on what you may have missed throughout the day.
See All Newsletters
* Politics
Election 2024 Results Trump transition AP VoteCast AP Race Call Explainers
Explaining 2024 En Español
SECTIONS
Election 2024 Results Trump transition AP VoteCast AP Race Call Explainers
Explaining 2024 En Español
TOP STORIES
* Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death
row
* Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu
* Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments
for sex and drug use
Newsletters
Ground Game
Exclusive insights and key stories from the world of politics.
See All Newsletters
* Sports
AP Top 25 NFL NBA NHL Men’s College Basketball Women’s College Basketball MLB
Auto Racing Soccer
SECTIONS
AP Top 25 NFL NBA NHL Men’s College Basketball Women’s College Basketball MLB
Auto Racing
TOP STORIES
* Caitlin Clark wins AP Female Athlete of the Year
* Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award
* Wemby at The Garden. LeBron vs. Steph. The NBA's Christmas Day lineup, as
always, has star power
Newsletters
AP Top 25 Poll Alerts
Get email alerts for every college football Top 25 Poll release.
The Sports Wire
Your home base for in-depth reporting from the world of sports.
See All Newsletters
* Entertainment
Movie Reviews What to Stream Television Book Reviews Music Celebrity
Interviews
SECTIONS
Movie Reviews What to Stream Television Book Reviews Music Celebrity
Interviews
TOP STORIES
* Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits,
dies at 82
* The end of the 'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a
civil lawsuit
* Christopher Nolan’s next film is based on ‘The Odyssey’
* Business
Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology
SECTIONS
Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology
TOP STORIES
* Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with most world markets
closed for Christmas
* Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to
reach consensus
* Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3
automaker
* Science
Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine
SECTIONS
Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine
TOP STORIES
* NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before
* Giant sloths and mastodons lived with humans for millennia in the
Americas, new discoveries suggest
* The last meteor shower of the year peaks a few days before Christmas
* Fact Check
TOP STORIES
* Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread
was misinformation
* FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of
FBI setup
* FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children
without parental consent
* Oddities
* Be Well
TOP STORIES
* How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday
* FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?
* How to avoid financial stress during the holiday season
* Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the
high road preserve peace
* Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when
political tensions rise at work
* Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and
anxiety
* Newsletters
Newsletters
AP News Alerts
Keep your pulse on the news with breaking news alerts from The AP.
The Morning Wire
Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day.
Ground Game
Exclusive insights and key stories from the world of politics.
Beyond the Story
Executive Editor Julie Pace brings you behind the scenes of the AP newsroom.
AP Top 25 Poll Alerts
Get email alerts for every college football Top 25 Poll release.
AP Top 25 Women's Basketball Poll Alerts
Women's college basketball poll alerts and updates.
See All Newsletters
* Photography
2024 YEAR END PHOTOS Photo Essays Photography The Americans
SECTIONS
2024 YEAR END PHOTOS Photo Essays Photography The Americans
TOP STORIES
* Associated Press 100 Photos of 2024: An epic catalog of humanity
* From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture
climate change in 2024
* Joy and wonder: Between the bumps of the world, exuberance shone through
in 2024
Newsletters
The World in Pictures
Get The AP’s most compelling photographs sent directly to your inbox.
See All Newsletters
* AP Investigations
* Climate
Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India
Focus
SECTIONS
Indigenous peoples and climate Climate Questions Climate Migration India
Focus
TOP STORIES
* Hurricane-force winds bear down on California, latest in stretch of
extreme weather
* From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture
climate change in 2024
* Nigerian agency 'failed completely' to clean up oil damage despite
funding, leaked files say
* Health
TOP STORIES
* FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?
* US flu season is underway as cases surge
* FDA says knockoff versions of Lilly obesity drug must come off the market
* America is trying to fix its maternal mortality crisis with federal, state
and local programs
* Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis
* Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health
care they need
* Tech
Artificial Intelligence Social Media
SECTIONS
Artificial Intelligence Social Media
TOP STORIES
* AI will eavesdrop on world's wildest places to track and help protect
endangered wildlife
* The internet is filled with fake reviews. Here are some ways to spot them
* Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots
* Lifestyle
2024 Holiday gift guide Food & Recipes Gardening Homes Travel Fashion Pets
SECTIONS
2024 Holiday gift guide Food & Recipes Gardening Homes Travel Fashion Pets
TOP STORIES
* Sailors greeted with tears and cheers as USS Cole returns to home port
ahead of Christmas
* Seafarers move global trade — and Christmas gifts. These ministries bring
them holiday cheer
* Find out where your firewood comes from to prevent the spread of invasive
pests
* Religion
TOP STORIES
* Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and
Rome's patience
* Seafarers move global trade — and Christmas gifts. These ministries bring
them holiday cheer
* NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to
spread their love for Jesus
Newsletters
World of Faith
Comprehensive global coverage of how religion shapes our world.
See All Newsletters
* Español
TOP STORIES
* Belén pasa otra Navidad sombría por la guerra en Gaza
* Indonesia: Generación postsunami permanece alerta tras 20 años de la
catástrofe
* Víctimas del cártel de Medellín exigen justicia tras liberación de Ochoa
en Colombia
* Día intenso de viajes en EEUU comienza con breve suspensión de todos los
vuelos de American Airlines
* Pandillas atacan a periodistas en reapertura de hospital en Haití; hay 3
muertos, varios heridos
* Quizzes
* AP Buyline Personal Finance
* AP Buyline Shopping
* Press Releases
* My Account
*
* The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to
factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source
of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of
the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the
world’s population sees AP journalism every day.
* *
twitter
*
instagram
*
facebook
*
* The Associated Press
* ap.org
* Careers
* Advertise with us
* Contact Us
* Accessibility Statement
* Terms of Use
* Privacy Policy
* See Purposes and Manage Privacy Choices
* Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
* Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information
* CA Notice of Collection
*
* More From AP News
About AP News Values and Principles AP’s Role in Elections AP Leads AP
Definitive Source Blog AP Images Spotlight Blog AP Stylebook
SECTIONS
About AP News Values and Principles AP’s Role in Elections AP Leads AP
Definitive Source Blog AP Images Spotlight Blog AP Stylebook
*
* Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Santa tracker
Richard Perry dies at 82
Santa Cruz Wharf
Sophie Hediger
American Airlines
AP SETS THE STANDARD FOR POLITICAL REPORTING.
SUPPORT INDEPENDENT, FACT-BASED JOURNALISM.
DONATE
Keep on reading
Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food
distributionNigerian police say the death toll from stampedes during two
Christmas charity events has increased from 13 to 32.AP News
Undo
It's the holidays in Zimbabwe. Time to celebrate by unveiling a family
tombstoneSome of the most festive times of Zimbabwe's holiday season occur
around the unveiling of tombstones for late relatives.AP News
Undo
Italy vows to push ahead with dormant migrant vetting centers in AlbaniaItalian
Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government has vowed to open controversial migrant
processing centers in Albania that have remained dormant after Italian courts
refused to validate the transfer of the first two groups of migrants.AP News
Undo
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activistsHong Kong
police have announced a fresh round of arrest warrants for six activists based
overseas, with bounties set at $1 million Hong Kong dollars for information
leading to their arrests.AP News
Undo
' ' '
' ' '
Find out where your firewood comes from to prevent the spread of invasive
pestsCrackling fires have long been an idyllic gathering place where chestnuts
are roasted, stories shared and souls warmed.AP News
Undo
Die wahre Natur von Weihnachten bei WempeNatur erleben, Nähe spüren und neue
Rituale schaffen. Genießen Sie das Fest der Liebe nach Ihren Vorstellungen und
bereiten Sie einander Freude mit individuellen Geschenken von Juwelier
Wempe.Advertisement: Wempe
Undo
Treppenlift: So einfach ist der EinbauKostenloses Infopaket
erhältlichAdvertisement: Lifta
Mehr erfahren
Undo
Tens of thousands displaced by ethnic violence in northeast India suffer squalid
conditions in campsTens of thousands of people have fled their homes in India’s
northeast Manipur state since violence erupted last year between the majority
Meitei community and minority Kuki-Zo tribes.AP News
Undo
No. 11 UConn visits Butler after Ball's 22-point gameNo. 11 UConn visits the
Butler Bulldogs after Solomon Ball scored 22 points in the Huskies' 94-89
overtime victory over the Xavier Musketeers.AP News
Undo
Japan's former Emperor Akihito marks his 91st birthdayJapan’s beloved former
Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue
his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace.AP
News
Undo
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of
ChristmasPope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday
prayer ahead of Christmas celebrations, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing
schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza.AP News
Undo
France has a new government. Now it must fix the budget while avoiding
collapseFrench President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced a new government
Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by
fighting over the country’s budget.AP News
Undo
Nordrhein-westfalen: Bis zu 4.000€ Zuschuss für Treppenlifte möglichLifta
:Advertisement:Advertisement
Mehr erfahren
Undo
Siegen: Gutes Hören sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne ZuzahlungGutes Hören
:Advertisement:Advertisement
Undo
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 29-Jan. 4Celebrities having birthdays
during the week of Dec. 29-Jan. 4 include actor Ted Danson, “Glow” actor Alison
Brie and “Abbott Elementary” star Sheryl Lee Ralph.AP News
Undo
Girls will be part of St. Paul's Cathedral choir on Christmas Day for first
timeLONDON (AP) — For the first time in its 900-year history, girls will form
part of the choir performing at the Christmas Day service on Wednesday at
London’s majestic St.AP News
Undo