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Sashnee Moodley

Sashnee Moodley

Sashnee Moodley is Senior Deputy Editor Polity and Multimedia.

By Sashnee Moodley

US President Donald Trump

‘Trump is not the President of S Africa’: SACP condemns ‘imperialist agenda’

6th February 2025

The South African Communist Party has reiterated its support for land expropriation, in line with the Constitution, as it responded to US President Donald Trump's opposition to the policy. On... 


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ANC, DA denounce misconceptions around Expropriation Act amid Trump's threats

3rd February 2025

The Democratic Alliance said it was concerned about US President Donald Trump’s threats to cut funding to South Africa owing to the Expropriation Act, while the African National Congress took aim... 


Electricity lightbulb

Faith-based eco-justice organisation calls for reforms to SA’s electricity pricing

28th January 2025

As Eskom seeks approval from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a 36% electricity tariff increase, faith-based eco-justice organisation, the Southern African Faith Communities’... 


EFF's third National People’s Assembly

MKP commends EFF’s ‘staying power’ as red berets kick off elective conference

12th December 2024

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has extended well wishes to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), as the party holds its third National People’s Assembly between December 12 and 15, at the Nasrec... 


Ahmed Kathrada Foundation executive director Neeshan Balton

Kathrada Foundation’s Balton appears in court over apartheid-era case

6th December 2024

Ahmed Kathrada Foundation executive director Neeshan Balton appeared before the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday, in a case relating to the 1989 deaths of two Umkhonto we Sizwe operatives.... 


Freedom Fighter Chris Hani

SACP reaffirms call for inquest into Hani assassination as killer is deported

6th December 2024

The South African Communist Party on Friday expressed displeasure at the “eleventh-hour notification” given to freedom fighter Chris Hani’s family on Thursday night, relating to the deportation of... 


Deputy President Paul Mashatile

Mashatile rebukes Solidarity Movement’s ‘unsanctioned’ BELA Act statement

29th November 2024

After Thursday’s statement from the Solidarity Movement, which claimed a settlement had been reached with government over the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill dispute, Deputy President Paul... 


DA Protestor

DA wants Joburg Water board dissolved

27th November 2024

“Enough is enough,” said the Democratic Alliance as it handed over two memoranda of demands to the City of Johannesburg, calling for the dissolution of the board of Johannesburg Water. The DA led a... 


Deputy President Paul Mashatile

GBV needs full year of action, not just 16 days – Paul Mashatile launches campaign

25th November 2024

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Monday that the fight against gender-based violence and femicide persists in South Africa and requires a full year of action, not just 16 days, as he gave... 


Illegal miners

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 the disused mine shaft, where illegal miners are... 


Mozambique protests

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 people between both countries. Cargo processing will... 


DA leader John Steenhuisen

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 Laws Amendment ct, as he joined protestors at the... 


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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 by “foreign powers to dictate its foreign policy”.... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

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 transport at least 250-million tonnes of freight a... 


Former EFF MP Busisiwe Mkhwebane

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 weSizwe Party (MKP), along with former... 


ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula

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 with 10 opposition parties, was a “tactical choice”... 


Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane

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 from the party. Mkhwebane took to the X platform,... 


SIU head Advocate Andy Mothibi

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 investigations and litigation, as it revealed it saved... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

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 Ramaphosa, to assess their constitutionality. The Copyright... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

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 in the Phala Phala matter, it was not surprised... 


Government Communication and Information System Acting Director-General Nomonde Mnukwa

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 to working with social partners to stabilise the... 


Justice Minister Thembi Simelane

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 this month, Simelane appeared before the Justice... 


Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber

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 and 13:00, for Temporary Identity Certificates,... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering the eulogy at former Minister Pravin Gordhan’s funeral

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 eulogy at former Minister Pravin Gordhan’s... 


Pravin Gordhan

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 Gordhan’s funeral will take place in Durban, at... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

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 courageous freedom fighter, and said that the signing of... 


Police Minister Senzo Mchunu

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 Senzo Mchunu is heading to China to attend the... 


Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane

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 department revealed that she is scheduled to meet... 


ActionSA National Chairperson Michael Beaumont

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, claiming that the parties' recent political party... 


Chinese President Xi Jinping & South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

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 Beijing, on Monday, where Ramaphosa reaffirmed South... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa, Justice and Constitutional Development and Minister Thembi Simelane, Deputy President Paul Mashatile

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 against Simelane, relating to a VBS Mutual Bank... 


DA leader John Steenhuisen

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 between April and June, parties declared almost... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

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 lodged by Business Unity South Africa (Busa). The... 


MK Party's Jacob Zuma

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 expulsion from the former ruling party over the... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

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 value from public procurement. The Act aims to create... 


Former ANC MP Zizi Kodwa

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 resignation as ANC MP is an indication of their lack... 


Incoming Chief Justice Mandisa Maya

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, there has been an overwhelmingly positive reception... 


uMkhonto Wesizwe Party Parliamentary leader John Hlophe

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 parliamentary representative to the Judicial Service... 


Electricity meter

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 parties and organisations that accused it of... 


DA MP Renaldo Gouws

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 inflammatory video which shows him using racist and violent... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

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 made by Cyril Ramaphosa in his inaugural speech, at... 


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