Sashnee Moodley
Sashnee Moodley is Senior Deputy Editor Polity and Multimedia.
Ramaphosa calls for peaceful resolution to police standoff with illegal miners
18th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa described the Stilfontein mine as a “crime scene”, on Monday, as he called for a peaceful resolution to the standoff at... →
SA, Mozambique partially re-open Lebombo border
8th November 2024 The Lebombo port of entry between South Africa and Mozambique has been partially reopened as of 15:00 on Friday, to allow for the movement of... →
DA decries ‘micro-management’ of language during march against BELA Act
5th November 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Tuesday argued that provincial governments would have “too much” power under the Basic Education... →
ActionSA says foreign policy must be determined in light of China-Taiwan snafu
28th October 2024 ActionSA has called for South Africa to respect the sovereignty of Taiwan and China and said the South African government must to resist attempts... →
Ramaphosa wants 250Mt of freight moved by rail by 2029, as he notes progress in the sector
28th October 2024 The seventh administration aims to push rail as the “backbone of transport” in the country, with President Cyril Ramaphosa urging that rail lines... →
Busisiwe Mkhwebane, Willies Mchunu join MK Party
25th October 2024 Over a week after announcing her resignation from the Economic Freedom Fighters, former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has joined the uMkhonto... →
ANC’s primary objective is outright electoral majority, GNU was a ‘tactical choice’, says Mbalula
16th October 2024 African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on Wednesday that the Government of National Unity, which the party entered into... →
Busisiwe Mkhwebane quits EFF
16th October 2024 One year after announcing her membership of the Economic Freedom Fighters, former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has announced her resignation... →
SIU investigations, recoveries saved govt R8bn
15th October 2024 In its 27 years of operation, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has marked its highest ever recovery of R2.28-billion in cash from... →
Ramaphosa approaches ConCourt to rule on constitutionality of Copyright and Performers' Bills
15th October 2024 The Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill have been referred to the Constitutional Court, by President Cyril... →
DA wants Lesufi to release Gauteng forensic reports, accuses him of protecting corrupt officials
15th October 2024 The Democratic Alliance said on Tuesday, it will reach out to the Auditor General and the Public Protector to discern why the Gauteng Provincial... →
EFF accuses NPA of shielding Ramaphosa as it declines to prosecute in Phala Phala matter
11th October 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters said on Friday that while it was dismayed by the National Prosecuting Authority’s decision not to pursue prosecutions... →
Economy starting to show improvement with marginal employment growth – Govt
27th September 2024 Government has welcomed the marginal employment growth of 0.4% from 10 674 000 in March to 10 716 000 in June, saying this indicated its commitment... →
ActionSA has plunged Tshwane into political instability – DA
26th September 2024 ActionSA’s decision to leave the multi-party coalition in Tshwane threatens the city’s future, said the Democratic Alliance, as a Motion of No... →
Thembi Simelane to appear before ANC Integrity Commission
25th September 2024 Justice Minister Thembi Simelane has been called by the African National Congress to appear before its Integrity Commission, on Wednesday. Earlier... →
DA appeals for strong public opposition to Eskom tariff hike proposal
25th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance is urging South Africans to “show up in their numbers” during the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s public... →
Home Affairs opens on limited Saturdays, prioritises matriculants
20th September 2024 Minister Leon Schreiber announced on Friday that between September 21 and October 12, Home Affairs branches will be open on Saturdays, between 8:00... →
Ramaphosa: Pravin Gordhan’s spear has fallen, it is up to us to pick it up
19th September 2024 “He was my comrade, he was also my colleague and he was a very good friend.” These were the words of President Cyril Ramaphosa as he delivered the... →
Tributes to Gordhan paint him as a ‘true public servant’ and ‘warrior against corruption'
19th September 2024 Retired Cabinet Minister Ebrahim Patel gave one of the many tributes at the funeral of former Minister Pravin Gordhan, on Thursday, where he... →
Presidency announces official funeral for Pravin Gordhan
16th September 2024 Former Minister Pravin Gordhan will be laid to rest on Thursday, in a category 2 Special Official Funeral. The Presidency announced on Monday that... →
DA terminates Renaldo Gouws’ membership
13th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Friday that MP Renaldo Gouws is no longer a member of the party following a decision taken by the Federal... →
Ramaphosa: BELA Bill signing reflects Gordhan’s vision for equality
13th September 2024 As tributes continue to pour in for former Minister Pravin Gordhan, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday remembered him as a principled and... →
Police Minister Mchunu will explore new tech in China to improve Saps’ capacity
6th September 2024 In his quest to ensure public safety in South Africa and to strength cooperation in tackling transnational crime and cybercrime, Police Minister... →
Minister Simelane will meet with Ramaphosa on VBS matter – Justice Dept
6th September 2024 Following Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane’s appearance at the Justice Portfolio Committee meeting on Friday, her... →
ActionSA questions EFF, MK Party funding disclosed to IEC and launches legal action against commission
3rd September 2024 ActionSA wants the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa to investigate the Economic Freedom Fighters and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party,... →
Ramaphosa recommits to political, economic ties with Jinping ahead of China-Africa Summit
2nd September 2024 Ahead of the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in... →
Thembi Simelane to meet with Parly committee over VBS allegations
2nd September 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development and Minister Thembi Simelane will meet on Friday, following allegations levelled... →
Parties declare almost R200m in funding with DA, IFP, Rise Mzansi receiving lion’s share
30th August 2024 In its first report, since the May elections, detailing political party funding, the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa revealed that... →
ActionSA accuses 'hypocritical' DA of seeking 'covert alliance' with ANC
30th August 2024 A day after his party decided to stand with the African National Congress to oust Tshwane's Democratic Alliance Mayor Cilliers Brink, ActionSA... →
Ramaphosa pushes on with signing of the second Presidential Health Compact
20th August 2024 On Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa will officiate the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact, despite criticism and an objection... →
MK Party says Zuma was not informed of ANC expulsion ruling
29th July 2024 Former President Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party on Monday accused the African National Congress of using apartheid-era tactics following his... →
We are fixing the problems and making public procurement more effective – Ramaphosa
29th July 2024 With the passing of the Public Procurement Act into law last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa is confident that the State will now get the best... →
ActionSA says Zizi Kodwa’s resignation was overdue
26th July 2024 After declaring itself the “constructive opposition”, Action SA says the African National Congress’s “mealy-mouthed” acceptance of Zizi Kodwa’s... →
Warm welcome for South Africa’s first female Chief Justice
26th July 2024 Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that he had decided to name Mandisa Maya as the country’s new Chief Justice, from September 1,... →
DA approaches court to interdict Hlophe from serving on JSC
23rd July 2024 The Democratic Alliance has approached the Western Cape High Court to have the National Assembly’s decision to appoint John Hlophe as a... →
We did not vote for R200 Joburg electricity tariff – GOOD Party
4th July 2024 In the wake of the controversy surrounding the new electricity surcharge of R200 for prepaid customers in Johannesburg, the GOOD Party has slammed... →
DA suspends MP Renaldo Gouws over inflammatory videos
20th June 2024 Democratic Alliance MP Renaldo Gouws has been immediately suspended from all party activities and will face disciplinary charges for an... →
Ramaphosa pledges to be a President for all South Africans in inaugural speech, as he warns against dissent
19th June 2024 “The formation of a government of national unity is a moment of profound significance. It is the beginning of a new era.” This was the statement... →
Parliament concerned over UDM deputy leader Kwankwa’s kidnapping
19th June 2024 Parliament said on Wednesday that it was deeply concerned by the kidnapping of the United Democratic Movement’s deputy president Nqabayomzi... →
UDM confirms ransom paid for kidnapped deputy leader
18th June 2024 The United Democratic Movement (UDM) revealed on Tuesday that its deputy president Nqabayomzi Kwankwa was kidnapped but returned safely after the... →
DA takes key Finance, Infrastructure portfolios under new KZN Premier Thami Ntuli
18th June 2024 The first signs of the Government of National Unity are apparent in KwaZulu-Natal following the inauguration of the Inkatha Freedom Party’s Thami... →
