Sashnee Moodley
Sashnee Moodley is Polity and Multimedia Managing Editor.
RISE Mzansi, GOOD will contest 2026 local election together
22nd May 2026 Political parties RISE Mzansi and GOOD have announced a “strategic cooperation framework” that will see both parties partner up to contest the 2026... →
Ramaphosa fires Social Development Minister
14th May 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday dismissed Sisisi Tolashe as Minister of Social Development, after widespread calls for her removal. Minister... →
Impeachment or GNU?: Hill-Lewis says no trade-off for accountability in government
14th May 2026 Despite being in a crucial coalition alliance with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s African National Congress, Democratic Alliance leader Geordin... →
NPA gets two new NDPPs
14th May 2026 The Asset Forfeiture Unit and the National Prosecutions Services are getting new Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions, appointed by... →
NPA gives the go-ahead for prosecutions in Life Esidimeni tragedy
13th April 2026 The National Prosecuting Authority said on Monday that implicated individuals in the drawn out Life Esidimeni investigation and legal proceedings... →
Ramaphosa: Local investment dominates as economic momentum builds
13th April 2026 Hot off the success of R890-billion in investment pledges made at the South Africa Investment Conference last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa... →
MKP reinstates John Hlophe to leadership
18th March 2026 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has welcomed back, with immediate effect, suspended party member John Hlophe as its first deputy president and leader in... →
Ramaphosa points to eThekwini’s ‘progress’ in improving local govt ahead of elections
9th March 2026 “When local government fails, the impact is felt by communities, businesses and households. When local government works well, villages, towns and... →
Presidency assumes control of Iran naval inquiry from Defence Department
27th February 2026 The probe into Iran’s participation in the BRICS Plus naval exercises, held in South Africa in January, is being relocated from the Ministry of... →
Civil society expected electoral reform commitments during SoNA, reiterates call for change
13th February 2026 A coalition of civil society organisations on Friday noted that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address made no mention of clear... →
JBP: Upcoming February Events & Launches
11th February 2026 Catch the book launches for ' Next Level Love by Shameez Patel', 'Een Keer Om Die Son by François Bloemhof', 'Malta Inferno by Justin Fox', and more! →
Long-awaited crime stats to be released on Friday
27th November 2025 The crime statistics for the first two quarters of the current financial year are set to be released on Friday, according to the South African... →
DA Tembisa Hospital protest: ‘Lesufi must stop the stealing, start the healing!’
20th November 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday led a demonstration outside the office of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, to hand over a memorandum that... →
Ramaphosa appoints IEC commissioners
4th November 2025 The Independent Electoral Commission has three new commissioners, appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, on the recommendations of the National... →
DA takes aim at ANC with BEE billboard
28th October 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has hit out against its Government of National Unity partner the African National Congress (ANC), in a new billboard... →
Condemnation of Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla
2nd October 2025 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and Amnesty International have added their voices to the condemnation of Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud... →
Upcoming Jonathan Ball Publishers Events & Launches
30th September 2025 Diarise the book launches for Malema, Pillow Talk, Belonging and others! →
S Africa, allies raise concerns of violence against Sumud Flotilla
16th September 2025 Sixteen countries have issued a joint statement, warning against violence directed at Global Sumud Flotilla, following recent reports of drone... →
ActionSA wants IEC investigation into ANC over allegations of unlawful election tactics
12th September 2025 ActionSA says it is liaising with the Independent Electoral Commission to lodge a formal dispute against the African National Congress for alleged... →
ActionSA rejects proposed anti-corruption body, wants return of Scorpion-style unit
10th September 2025 ActionSA is not lending its support to the possible establishment of a new anti-corruption body and is instead calling for the formation of a... →
Defence Dept postpones naval exercise with Russia, China amid clash with G20 activities
5th September 2025 The Department of Defence said on Friday that its joint naval exercise with Russia and China will be postponed this year, owing to the upcoming G20... →
ANC to reject Stan Mathabatha’s decision to step aside
5th September 2025 The African National Congress, guided by its quest for renewal, unity and accountability, has decided to reject its Limpopo provincial chairperson... →
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... →
