Sashnee Moodley
Sashnee Moodley is Senior Deputy Editor Polity and Multimedia.
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... →
Struggle activist Andrew Mlangeni dies
22nd July 2020 Anti-apartheid struggle icon and the last surviving Rivonia trialist Andrew Mlangeni has died at age 95. Mlangeni was admitted to hospital on... →
West Africa Economic Outlook 2020 - Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic
10th July 2020 Prior to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, West Africa region was poised to expand by 4.0 percent in 2020.The magnitude of socioeconomic... →
Does Covid-19 have your business in financial distress?
6th July 2020 South Africa’s already struggling economy has been battered further by the Covid-19 pandemic, which will see many companies plunge into financial... →
Today’s youth have defined their mission – Ramaphosa
15th June 2020 As South Africa gears up to celebrate Youth Day on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa has applauded the country’s youth for their optimism,... →
Ramaphosa apologises to Malema saying we must not politicise gender-based violence
20th February 2020 In an emotive speech at the end of his reply to the Debate on the State of the Nation Address in Parliament, on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa... →
SOEs take centre stage at ANC NEC meeting, Lekgotla
22nd January 2020 The African National Congress National Executive Committee has revealed that it was presented with detailed reports on the country’s State-owned... →
Govt reprioritises R1.6bn to tackle gender-based violence
18th November 2019 Government’s Emergency Action Plan, announced in Parliament last month, is taking off with R1.6-billion being reprioritised to implement the plan... →
Public Protector can have my tax records – Zuma
12th November 2019 Former President Jacob Zuma has offered up his tax records to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane for scrutiny following reports that the South... →
Edwin Cameron appointed Correctional Services Judge
24th October 2019 Retired Constitutional Court Judge Edwin Cameron has been appointed Inspecting Judge of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services by... →
DA to convene Council to elect interim leader, chairperson
24th October 2019 Reeling from the recent resignations of its leader Mmusi Maimane, City of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba and party chairperson Athol Trollip,... →
