Sashnee Moodley
Sashnee Moodley is Senior Deputy Editor Polity and Multimedia.
Zuma’s former spokesperson appointed to Ramaphosa Presidency
31st May 2022 Vincent Magwenya joins the Presidency as Cyril Ramaphosa’s new spokesperson from June 1. He takes over from acting spokesperson Tyrone Seale, who... →
Steenhuisen urges Ramaphosa to choose peace, condemn Russia
15th March 2022 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Tuesday pleaded with President Cyril Ramaphosa to rethink South Africa’s position toward Russia’s... →
ANC welcomes Zondo’s appointment as Chief Justice
11th March 2022 The African National Congress said on Friday it had confidence that under the leadership of Raymond Zondo as Chief Justice, the judiciary would... →
Ramaphosa releases SIU report, 2 803 irregular Covid-19 procurement contracts found
25th January 2022 The Special Investigating Unit’s final report on its investigation into the procurement of goods and services by government during the Covid-19... →
UJ implements mandatory vaccination
3rd December 2021 The University of Johannesburg announced on Friday its decision to institute mandatory vaccination at all its campuses and facilities from January... →
Long way to go to instil ethics in public service – Ramaphosa
27th September 2021 As government increases its efforts to prevent corruption in the public service, President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged on Monday that there was... →
IEC reopens candidate registrations, new dates for voter registration
6th September 2021 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa announced on Monday that it will reopen candidate registrations following Friday’s ruling by... →
Majority are exemplary civil servants – Ramaphosa
6th September 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa sought to assure on Monday that while some public servants have been accused of corruption, most are “exemplary” civil... →
Govt to do away with sector vaccinations, will continue with age-based strategy
23rd July 2021 Acting Health Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi revealed on Friday that owing to the success of the vaccination of those aged 35 to 49, government would do... →
eThekwini Mayor cites potential R20bn GDP loss, calls for unrest to stop
14th July 2021 eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda revealed on Wednesday that the loss of gross domestic product (GDP) could be over R20-billion if the protests across... →
Ramaphosa to consult with political party leaders
14th July 2021 As looting and violence continues in parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to consult with leaders of political... →
NPA commits to prosecuting looters as a priority
13th July 2021 The National Prosecuting Authority revealed on Tuesday that Directors of Public Prosecutions in areas affected by the ongoing looting and violence... →
Ramaphosa welcomes ConCourt judgment
1st July 2021 In a short statement on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court which found that he did... →
ConCourt finds Ramaphosa did not mislead Parliament on CR17 donations
1st July 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa was vindicated on Thursday when the Constitutional Court found that he did not mislead Parliament regarding donations... →
Electoral Court postpones by-elections
30th June 2021 Eight by-elections, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, have been postponed following a decision taken by the Electoral Court. The Independent... →
Zuma guilty of contempt of court, sentenced to 15 months imprisonment
29th June 2021 The Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Jacob Zuma was in contempt of court when he defied an order to appear at the Zondo... →
Police presence to increase in Gauteng, Charlotte Maxeke to open as province battles third wave
24th June 2021 Gauteng Premier David Makhura begged the province’s residents on Thursday not to go out if there is no reason to, as he revealed that one out of... →
Ramaphosa to address nation on Covid-19 response
15th June 2021 As South Africa heads into the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation at 20:00 on Tuesday.... →
Track S Africa’s economic recovery on Operation Vulindlela dashboard
10th June 2021 South Africans can now track government’s progress in economic and employment growth with up-to-date information on the new Operation Vulindlela... →
Ramaphosa places Mkhize on special leave
8th June 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that he has placed Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on special leave. This comes as Mkhize revealed that... →
Mkhize spoke with Ramaphosa about special leave
8th June 2021 Health Minister Zweli Mkhize revealed on Tuesday that he had met with President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss special leave, following his alleged... →
Mkhize confirms third wave in provinces, says SA is desperate for J&J vaccines
8th June 2021 Health Minster Zweli Mkhize has confirmed that the Northern Cape, Free State, the North West and Gauteng provinces are all in the third wave of... →
Mkhize faces contempt proceedings for failing to appear before Public Protector
3rd June 2021 Contempt proceedings will, this week, be initiated against Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, who has failed to appear before Public Protector Busisiwe... →
Ramaphosa’s appearance at Zondo Commission postponed
27th May 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa will no longer appear before the State Capture Commission of Inquiry on May 31 and June 1. In a statement released on... →
Zondo Commission to wrap up oral evidence with Ramaphosa
25th May 2021 The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture hopes to conclude with all oral evidence by next week, with President Cyril... →
There is no witch hunt against Zuma – Ramaphosa
19th May 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that there is no witch hunt against former President Jacob Zuma as he faces a trial for corruption. Speaking to... →
Pandemic highlights unequal access to resources – Ramaphosa
4th May 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that while the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the value of partnership, it also brought into focus the... →
ANC NWC reaffirms step-aside resolution, implying Magashule's suspension
4th May 2021 The National Working Committee of the African National Congress said on Tuesday that it reaffirmed the decision of the party’s National Executive... →
“ANC distances itself from members complicit in State capture” – Ramaphosa appears at Zondo Commission
28th April 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Wednesday, made his long-awaited appearance at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, in his capacity as... →
Bheki Cele meets with Jacob Zuma in Nkandla
18th February 2021 Police Minister Bheki Cele, on Thursday, met with former President Jacob Zuma at his Nkandla home, in KwaZulu-Natal. The details for the visit are... →
Ramaphosa, Mkhize receive J&J vaccine in Khayelitsha
17th February 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize have received two of the country’s first ever Covid-19 vaccine shots from the Johnson &... →
Ramaphosa, Mkhize to be vaccinated in Khayelitsha
17th February 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize will be vaccinated at the Khayelitsha District Hospital, in the Western Cape, on... →
Vaccination with J&J doses to begin this week – Mkhize
16th February 2021 Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Tuesday that 80 000 Johnson & Johnson vaccines are en route to South Africa and will be used in this... →
First batch of Covid-19 vaccines en route from India
1st February 2021 South Africa’s first consignment of Covid-19 vaccines will arrive in the country on Monday, from the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest... →
‘Comply with Political Party Funding Act’ – Pityana urges business, politicians
22nd January 2021 With the Political Party Funding Act expected to come into effect from April 1, Business Unity South Africa president Sipho Pityana has called on... →
The Whistleblowers – Mandy Wiener
8th December 2020 Whistleblowers are seldom seen as heroes. Instead, they are often viewed through a negative lens, described as troublemakers, disloyal employees,... →
Zondo to lay criminal complaint against Zuma following walkout from commission
23rd November 2020 Deputy Chief Justice and chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture Raymond Zondo has instructed the commission’s secretary to lay... →
Violent crime a threat to community safety, food security – Ramaphosa
12th October 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday called for greater coordination and better communication between the South African Police Service, business,... →
Ramaphosa reprimands Mboweni for rebuking Zambian President
24th August 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to allay concerns from Zambia following Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s recent tweet, which criticised Zambian... →
BLSA says foreign investment levels continue to be affected by crime levels
6th August 2020 Foreign investment will be difficult to attract as long as South Africa’s crime levels, particularly violent crime levels, remain high. This was... →
Lockdown Level 3 revised regulations - Unpacked for employers
22nd July 2020 On 12 July 2020, the South African government published new amendments to the current level 3 lockdown regulations. We highlight in this... →
