Mashudu Sadike

Senior Journalist

Political parties demand Batohi's accountability amid NPA sabotage allegations

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Political parties, including the EFF and ActionSA, are demanding accountability from NDPP Shamila Batohi following her controversial statements regarding sabotage ...

EFF's challenge to fuel levy hike dismissed

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The Western Cape High Court has ruled against the EFF's urgent application to block a 4% fuel levy increase, citing the need for regulatory changes. This decision ...

More Afrikaners leave for the US

Gcwalisile Khanyile and Mashudu Sadike|Published

US President Donald Trump allegedly exploits claims of white genocide in South Africa for political gain, as Afrikaners begin their resettlement journey to the US. ...

How deal was struck to save National Lottery from shutdown

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau's intervention has averted a potential shutdown of the National Lottery, granting Ithuba a 12-month temporary ...

Icasa could clip Starlink's wings if found to be operating illegally

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi endorses ICASA's investigation into Starlink's alleged illegal operations in South Africa, responding to serious claims from ...

GNU’s ‘clearing house’ called into question

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The GNU Clearing House Mechanism may not be able to fulfil its intended role.

Genocide case against Israel here to stay, says Ramaphosa

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Despite speculation surrounding President Ramaphosa's meeting with Donald Trump, the South African government remains committed to its International Court of Justice ...

Chairs thrown at chaotic ANC Limpopo regional conference

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Amid violent clashes and allegations of irregularities, ANC provincial secretary Reuben Madadzhe defends the legitimacy of the Peter Mokaba Regional Elective Conference, ...

Mcebisi Jonas' White House absence shrouded in controversy

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The absence of South Africa's special envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas from a pivotal meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump ...

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 ...