Sashnee Moodley
Sashnee Moodley is Senior Deputy Editor Polity and Multimedia.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Scenarios for South Africa's Uncertain Future – Ray Hartley, Greg Mills, Mills Soko
19th October 2023 South Africa is facing an extraordinary ‘polycrisis’. The dimensions of this crisis include an energy collapse; a failing rail network; weak... →
‘Without justice, there can be no peace’ – Ramaphosa calls for end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
16th October 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a stop to “acts of war” from Israel and Palestine, and is urging for the reopening on humanitarian... →
Daily Podcast – September 22, 2023
22nd September 2023 Making headlines: Early Kusile restart uncertain as Creecy adjudicates emissions appeal Quantum Foods says about 2-million chickens killed by... →
Use Mandela Day to catalyse climate change action – Climate Commission
18th July 2023 As South Africans remember and commemorate former President Nelson Mandela on Tuesday, the Presidential Climate Commission is urging society and... →
Athol Trollip calls for Oscar Mabuyane’s resignation following degree scandal
15th May 2023 ActionSA Eastern Cape chairperson Athol Trollip on Monday called for Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane to step down following news of his... →
Ramaphosa says govt looking into State of Disaster to tackle energy crisis
31st January 2023 As economically-crippling loadshedding continues unabated across the country, President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that government is going... →
Stand against corruption and work with communities, Ramaphosa tells new Saps recruits
13th December 2022 The ranks of the South African Police Service have swelled with 9 252 new police constables ahead of the festive season, following their completed... →
Corruption Watch urges swiftness in dealing with outcomes of Phala Phala report
2nd December 2022 Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch is urging Parliament to act swiftly to address the Phala Phala matter, which has set off uncertainty... →
Developing an effective response to addressing Xenophobia in SA - An ISI Roundtable
21st September 2022 On the 17 August 2022 the Inclusive Society Institute (Institute) hosted a roundtable discussion titled ‘Developing an Effective Response to... →
HSF wants SA to shun Bain following ban by UK govt
4th August 2022 Following the UK’s decision to ban consultancy company Bain from securing State contracts for three years, the Helen Suzman Foundation is calling... →
‘Investment in Zondo Commission mustn't be in vain’ – CW wants accountability
23rd June 2022 Corruption Watch says the long-awaited release of the final part of the State Capture report must kickstart investigations into those people and... →
UJ ranks second on the continent and in S Africa
9th June 2022 The latest QS World University Rankings have boosted the University of Johannesburg’s standing in South Africa and on the African continent.... →
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... →
