Sashnee Moodley
Sashnee Moodley is Senior Deputy Editor Polity and Multimedia.
Ramaphosa attends Zimbabwe Agricultural Show to 'deepen ties', faces criticism from former DA spokesperson
29th August 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has undertaken a trip to Zimbabwe to attend the official opening of the neighbouring country’s Agricultural Show, in its... →
AfriForum probes legality of Nersa settlement with Eskom
29th August 2025 Lobby group AfriForum said on Friday that it will consult with its legal team about the constitutionality of the National Energy Regulator of South... →
Malema found guilty of hate speech, DA welcomes ruling
27th August 2025 The Western Cape Equality Court has found Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema guilty of hate speech in a case stemming from comments... →
IEC urges public to weigh in on e-voting in South Africa
26th August 2025 The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is urging South Africans to take part in the public consultation process around the possible... →
SANDF rubbishes claims that army chief ‘giving the middle finger’ to Minister Motshekga
25th August 2025 The South African National Defence Force has come out in defence of its head General Rudzani Maphwanya, dismissing claims that he is defying... →
Amid tariff pressures, Ramaphosa calls for economic diplomacy and multilateralism
25th August 2025 Back from his trip to Japan, where he attended the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa... →
'The enemies of the US are not the enemies of South Africa' – EFF says Maphwanya must not apologise
21st August 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters has waded into the controversy surrounding the remarks made by South African National Defence Force Chief General... →
Parly committees to meet with Ministers over Maphwanya’s comments in Iran
19th August 2025 The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and the Portfolio Committee on International Relations will hold a meeting with the... →
Cilliers Brink returns as DA’s candidate for Tshwane mayor
15th August 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Friday announced as its candidate for Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink, ahead of the 2026 local government elections, as the... →
‘ANC has hijacked National Dialogue’ – Solidarity Movement and its institutions pull out of convention
12th August 2025 Following the withdrawal of seven legacy foundations from the upcoming National Dialogue Preparatory Task Team, the Solidarity Movement and its... →
Rejigged organising committee formed after withdrawal of legacy foundations from National Dialogue task team
11th August 2025 Representatives from civil society, social partners, the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac), the University of South Africa... →
ActionSA blames lack of foreign patient tracking for ‘unmanaged demand’ on public healthcare system
6th August 2025 Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi revealed in a Parliamentary reply to ActionSA that the health department does not track the number of... →
Solidarity plans another trip to the US as it reveals five-point tariff plan
6th August 2025 Trade union Solidarity revealed on Wednesday that it will soon make another trip to the US amid the tariff announcement by the US, but in the... →
Ramaphosa: We’re engaging with the US, but also exploring other export markets
24th July 2025 With the threat of 30% tariffs on South African exports to the US looming from August 1, President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured that discussions... →
DA claims Mcebisi Jonas was denied US visa months ago
15th July 2025 It has been widely presumed that South Africa has been scrambling to mend ties with the US before tariffs of up to 30% kick in on August 1, but the... →
Ramaphosa to address the nation on Mkhwanazi’s allegations
10th July 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has resolved to address South Africa on Sunday, on the recent allegations levelled against political and South African... →
Mbeki, Biko, Luthuli Foundations intervene in Labour Party’s court case to stop National Dialogue
27th June 2025 The Labour Party said on Friday that it has received notice from the lawyers representing the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, the Steve Biko Foundation and... →
‘I will not yield to threats and ultimatums’ – Ramaphosa hits back at Steenhuisen and Whitfield
27th June 2025 “Let it be clear that the President shall not yield to threats and ultimatums, especially coming from members of the Executive that he has the... →
dtic to review BBBEE measures to strengthen efficacy – Ramaphosa
25th June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) is considering a review of broad-based... →
MKP redeploys Shivambu to National Assembly for violating party’s constitution
3rd June 2025 The uMkhonto WeSizwe Party has removed Floyd Shivambu as the party’s secretary-general and has redeployed him to represent the party in the... →
Parliament calls for public input on Constitution in yearly review
23rd May 2025 As South Africa undertakes its yearly review of the Constitution, Parliament is urging members of the public to exercise their democratic right and... →
CoJ promises forensic investigation into sale of Diepkloof Hostel following deadly clash
20th May 2025 City of Johannesburg Human Settlements MMC Mlungisi Mabaso has assured Diepkloof residents in Soweto that the municipality will launch a forensic... →
Govt offers condolences, condemns Diepkloof violence
20th May 2025 Government said on Tuesday that while it “regrets” the two lives lost during the violent protests in Diepkloof, in Soweto on Monday, it condemned... →
Sacci says ‘divisions’ do not help the country, urges those who feel persecuted to approach law enforcement
15th May 2025 Following the US’s welcoming of 59 white Afrikaners, and confirmation from President Cyril Ramaphosa that he will hold talks with US President... →
Diplomacy and dialogue stronger than weapons, says Ramaphosa during Zelenskyy visit
24th April 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy touched down in South Africa on Thursday for an official visit with President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss... →
Ramaphosa, Trump agree to meet after talks on bilateral relations and Ukraine peace
24th April 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed on Thursday that he has spoken with US President Donald Trump, amid hostilities between both countries, with an... →
EFF calls for ‘incompetent’ Godongwana to resign
24th April 2025 Following the withdrawal of the controversial value-added tax increase, ahead of planned implementation on May 1, the Economic Freedom Fighters is... →
We did not approach MKP to join the GNU, ANC says
22nd April 2025 The African National Congress (ANC), on Tuesday, emphatically denied approaching the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) to join the Government of... →
RISE Mzansi says GNU rules of engagement need to be strengthened, after meeting with ANC
11th April 2025 In a meeting with the African National Congress (ANC) on Friday, Government of National Unity (GNU) partner RISE Mzansi expressed its commitment... →
Trade rules must be recalibrated, Ramaphosa tells WTO on 30th anniversary
11th April 2025 In wishing the World Trade Organisation (WTO) well on its thirtieth anniversary, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the body to uphold its aims to... →
IFP, ANC meeting highlights VAT increase as 'most viable' short-term solution
11th April 2025 Government of National Unity (GNU) partners the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and the African National Congress (ANC) held Budget impasse discussions... →
Government denies deployment of SANDF at GBV protest in Matatiele
10th April 2025 Government has denied accusations that South African National Defence Force soldiers were deployed to Matatiele, in the Eastern Cape, this week,... →
ANC, ActionSA meet to discuss Budget, stress no GNU talks took place
9th April 2025 A meeting between the African National Congress and ActionSA on Wednesday did not include discussions about a reconstituted Government of National... →
‘Single party rule is over’ – DA says it’s willing to discuss power sharing with ANC
8th April 2025 Amid tensions in the Government of National Unity, the Democratic Alliance on Monday reiterated its commitment to growing the economy and creating... →
Policing Summit must present clear plan to address the systemic policing deficiencies – Ramaphosa
8th April 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa gave the keynote address on the first day of the 2025 National Policing Summit, on Tuesday, where he stressed the need... →
Mchunu touts ‘reconfigured organisational structure’ at Policing Summit
8th April 2025 The 2025 National Policing Summit kicked off in Gauteng on Tuesday, with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu revealing that the South African Police... →
AfriForum takes fight against ‘Kill the Boer’ chant international
28th March 2025 With no local satisfaction for AfriForum in its legal fight against the “Kill the Boer” chant, the lobby group is taking its fight overseas, in the... →
AfriForum wants Ramaphosa to publicly condemn EFF’s ‘Kill the Boer’ chant
25th March 2025 Lobby group AfriForum wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to publicly condemn the anti-apartheid “Kill the Boer” chant, sang by Economic Freedom... →
Lamola meets with Rasool after US expulsion, will present report to President
24th March 2025 Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool has met with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, following his expulsion from the US by US... →
Mashatile assures business of govt commitment to land reform, US relations, GNU
13th March 2025 Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Thursday addressed the BizNews Conference, in the Western Cape, where he gave government assurance on... →
MKP, ATM join forces ahead of elections
6th March 2025 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party and the African Transformation Movement have agreed to work together, as parties prepare for the 2026 Local Government... →
