Mashudu Sadike

Senior Journalist

Ntshavheni faces legal action over misinformation claims against Solidarity

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Solidarity said it had launched legal action against the minister accusing her of defamation over her claims of spreading misinformation.

Steenhuisen joins SA’s US delegation

Mashudu Sadike|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa selects four ministers to accompany him to the US, including Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen, Minister of Trade and Industry Parks ...

What Ramaphosa is likely to discuss with Donald Trump next week

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told the media that Ramaphosa would not let South Africa be bullied during discussions in Washington regarding trade. ...

Cyril warned about ‘risky’ visit to USA

Kamogelo Moichela and Mashudu Sadike|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa's upcoming visit to the US poses significant diplomatic risks, as he aims to counter claims of Afrikaner persecution while navigating a ...

ANC pours cold water on MK Party's call for AG to probe ditched Budget speech

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The ANC has rejected the MK Party's request for a forensic audit into the aborted 2025 national budget speech, labelling it as frivolous. The ANC argues that the ...

US grossly undermines SA, says Presidency

Mashudu Sadike and Reuters|Published

The South African government has rejected US claims of refugee status for Afrikaners, asserting that such actions undermine national sovereignty.

ANC begins deliberations on revised Budget

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The National Treasury has begun preparations for the upcoming budget, with Director-General Duncan Pieterse confirming that they will be saving costs.

DA on why it wants ‘rigid racial quotas’ removed

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Advocate Ismail Jamie SC representing the DA, argued that rigid racial quotas are harming employment opportunities.

Sars boss warns vendors over 0. 5% VAT increase

Mashudu Sadike|Published

SARS issues a critical warning for vendors and consumers on the VAT rate reversal — find out what you need to do to comply.

R31 million spent on suspended magistrates sparks uproar

Mashudu Sadike|Published

One magistrate has been on suspension with full remuneration since September 2018, having received over R8 million since then for doing nothing.

Finance Minister heads to G20 in Washington despite US tensions

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The trip, scheduled for April 23-24, will take place on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings.

EFF demands investigation into DA, PA, and ACDP's Israel visit

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The EFF has called for the DA, PA and the ACDP to be investigated for visiting Israel.

Jonas ready for ‘challenging role’ as US Special Envoy

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The former deputy finance minister’s appointment comes at a time when US president Donald Trump has waged “a war” against the country, cutting aid funding and falsely ...

DA proceeds with court action against VAT hike despite constructive talks with ANC

Mashudu Sadike|Published

"We have not decided to drop the court action on the VAT case," said DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille.

EFF challenges budget framework in High Court, denies ANC coalition talks

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The court papers were filed hours after the ANC announced that they were still in talks with their coalition partner the DA amid speculation over the future of the ...

ANC split over DA's GNU future

Mashudu Sadike|Published

A source in the ANC's National Working Committee has revealed that tensions have been brewing between president Cyril Ramaphosa and his deputy Paul Mashatile over ...

VAT hike sparks war of words between ANC, DA

Mashudu Sadike and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The ANC was scrambling to garner enough support from political parties, even within the GNU, to have the budget, which contains a proposed 1% VAT increase over two ...

GNU partners leaves ANC out in the cold over VAT increase

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is reportadly considering a 0. 5% increase in VAT, which has been met with opposition from fellow GNU parties such as the DA, the ...

Budget 2025: ANC sends SOS to EFF

Mashudu Sadike|Published

A senior NEC member said the ANC was desperate to get the budget passed and was willing to make concessions to the EFF in exchange for their support.

VAT rise nightmare far from over

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Ahead of the budget speech on Wednesday, Finance minister Enoch Godogwana is facing fierce opposition to any VAT hike.

Fight to release Ipid Phala Phala report may end up in court

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Senzo Mchunu defends the top-secret classification of the IPID report on the Phala Phala scandal, stating it protects witnesses, as opposition parties prepare to ...

Why the South African government has not sent envoys to the US

Mashudu Sadike|Published

According to sources, President Cyril Ramaphosa has not sent envoys yet because he fears that Trump's administration might snub his delegation.

Pressure on Mchunu to declassify Ipid's Phala Phala report

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The report, which was finalised in October 2023, has been classified as "top secret," sparking outrage among those demanding transparency and accountability.

ANC veterans call for truth in Phala Phala scandal

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Tokyo Sexwale and Matthews Phosa have criticised the government's handling of the Phala Phala scandal.

Pension fund contribution holiday could help address VAT increase impasse, says Cosatu

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Cosatu calls for a pension fund holiday to mitigate the impact of a proposed VAT hike, as the government seeks solutions to a R60 billion budget shortfall.