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Sashnee Moodley

Sashnee Moodley

Sashnee Moodley is Senior Deputy Editor Polity and Multimedia.

By Sashnee Moodley

Report lays out action plan for sanitation crisis in Limpopo schools

Report lays out action plan for sanitation crisis in Limpopo schools

20th November 2018

Public-interest law centre Section27 has released its long-awaited sanitation report, offering an overview of the state of school sanitation in Limpopo and calling on the Limpopo Department of... 


Gauteng Premier David Makhura

Quality of life for Africans low in Gauteng – survey

14th November 2018

The African population in Gauteng has a quality of life index score that is below the provincial average and is not catching up with white South Africans, who are seeing larger gains in measured... 


Don’t change the Constitution for land reform – CDE

Don’t change the Constitution for land reform – CDE

13th November 2018

Changing the Constitution to accelerate land reform is unnecessary and threatens property rights for no good reason, says the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) in its latest report... 


Sanral e-toll proposals are desperate threats – Outa

Sanral e-toll proposals are desperate threats – Outa

17th October 2018

The South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (Sanral’s) various proposals to try and force motorists to pay outstanding e-toll bills are desperate threats and will be extremely difficult to... 


ANC deputy general-secretary Jessie Duarte

Jessie Duarte ‘keen’ to testify at State capture commission

10th October 2018

The ruling African National Congress’s (ANC’s) deputy general-secretary, Jessie Duarte, said on Wednesday that she was “very keen” to testify at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture.... 


Finance Minister Tito Mboweni

Mboweni sworn in as Finance Minister, after Ramaphosa accepts Nene’s resignation

9th October 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday afternoon that he had accepted Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s resignation and that former Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni would be sworn in as... 


Hogan Lovells SA announces new chairperson

19th September 2018

Law firm Hogan Lovells has appointed Nkonzo Hlatshwayo as chairperson of its South African practice as of October 1, as the term of current chairperson Lavery Modise ends. The firm praised Modise... 


AgriSA executive director Omri van Zyl

No land grabs allowed – ANC assures AgriSA

21st August 2018

Agricultural industry association AgriSA said on Tuesday that it welcomed the African National Congress’s (ANC’s) policy commitments regarding agrarian reform and agricultural property with respect... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

ANC not fulfilling people's expectations – Ramaphosa

20th July 2018

African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa called for self-correction in the party following what he said was a "dramatic decline in support" during the 2016 local government... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at the sixteenth annual Nelson Mandela Lecture

Madiba belonged to the world – Ramaphosa

17th July 2018

South Africans and people around the world are humbled and privileged to be participating in this celebration of the centenary of Nelson Mandela, declared President Cyril Ramaphosa during his... 


Graça Machel

Yes, we can! – Graça Machel

17th July 2018

Speaking at the sixteenth annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Graça Machel called on South Africans to give all youth a chance and evoked former US President Barack Obama’s... 


ANC support at comfortable 60% – poll

ANC support at comfortable 60% – poll

17th July 2018

A poll undertaken by global market research and consulting firm Ipsos revealed that the African National Congress (ANC) could enjoy a comfortable margin in next year’s national election as it has a... 


Govt expects another fuel price increase

Govt expects another fuel price increase

5th July 2018

The South African government has noted the recent surge in fuel prices and expects another increase next month. South Africa’s currency exchange to the US dollar has fallen by more than one percent... 


Treasury deputy director-general Ismail Momoniat

Treasury hits back after EFF attack on Momoniat

7th June 2018

National Treasury on Thursday came to the defence of its deputy director-general Ismail Momoniat following what it called “vitriolic utterances” by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Earlier this... 


Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa addresses uncertainty around Zuma’s removal

7th February 2018

Deputy President and African National Congress (ANC) president Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday released a statement in response to the country’s apparent anxiety around the removal of Jacob Zuma as... 


DA shadow Trade & Industry Minister Dean Macpherson

Portfolio committee accepts terms for inquiry into Transnet’s R50bn locomotive deal

4th October 2017

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry has accepted the terms of reference for its inquiry into State-owned enterprise Transnet’s R50-billion locomotive contract. Democratic... 


Lower ARV price to benefit S Africa, increase recipient numbers

Lower ARV price to benefit S Africa, increase recipient numbers

22nd September 2017

A new antiretroviral (ARV) pricing agreement reached by the South African government, international organisations and agencies will ensure that more people will have access to treatment, while... 


Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa leads SA delegation to London to bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup

21st September 2017

As part of South Africa’s bid to host the Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and a high-level delegation will make their way to London on Sunday to make a... 


Former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan

I will vote with my conscience – Gordhan

18th July 2017

Former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Tuesday that he will be voting with his conscience during a vote of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma on August 8. Speaking to media at the... 


ANC conference must analyse decline in electoral support – Zuma

ANC conference must analyse decline in electoral support – Zuma

30th June 2017

The African National Congress’ (ANC’s) fifth National Policy Conference must diagnose the cause of decline in electoral support following the party’s losses in the 2016 Municipal Elections. This... 


President Jacob Zuma

Zuma awaits higher education report on fees

30th June 2017

The deadline for the Presidential Commission report on the feasibility of free higher education and training coincided with the opening of African National Congress’ (ANC’s) fifth National Policy... 


Bishop calls for Eskom board to resign, inquiry

Bishop calls for Eskom board to resign, inquiry

1st June 2017

Parliament must consider an inquiry into the Eskom board’s fitness to hold office if the board does not resign, says Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Justice and Peace... 


Ebrahim Fakir

Ebrahim Fakir unpacks Sona

20th February 2017

President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address was delayed by more than an hour following massive disruptions including the Economic Freedom Fighters being thrown out of Parliament and other... 


South Africa slightly improves score in corruption perceptions index, rank drops

South Africa slightly improves score in corruption perceptions index, rank drops

25th January 2017

While South Africa slightly improved its score in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2016 from 44 to 45, its rank in relation to all 176 countries reviewed fell three points to 64. Global... 


Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan

Treasury supports minimum wage report

24th November 2016

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday that National Treasury supported the recently released National Minimum Wage report, which “represented a balanced, thoughtful and constructive... 


Sarb Deputy Governor Francois Groepe

Sarb deputy governor reappointed

7th November 2016

South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) Deputy Governor Francois Groepe has been reappointed in the position by President Jacob Zuma for five years from January 1, 2017. Groepe is the chairperson of the... 


Wits ranks 222 globally, 2nd in Africa

Wits ranks 222 globally, 2nd in Africa

27th October 2016

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has been ranked the second best academic institution in Africa and 222nd globally according to the 2016/17 Best Global Universities (BGU) ranking by... 


Cosatu President S'dumo Dlamini

Cosatu President S'dumo Dlamini on the union's political position

4th July 2016

Congress of South African Trade Unions President S’dumo Dlamini joins Polity's Sane Dhlamini to discuss the federation’s position in South Africa’s political scene. 


Corporates urged to support youth development through football programme

17th June 2016

The South African Football Association’s (Safa’s) Development Agency (SDA) is urging corporate companies to partner and invest in its football-based Safe-Hub programme, which aims to encourage... 


SDA CEO Robin Petersen

Corporates urged to support youth development through football programme

2nd June 2016

The South African Football Association’s (Safa’s) Development Agency (SDA) is urging corporate companies to partner and invest in its football-based Safe-Hub programme, which aims to encourage... 


Rwanda’s Cimerwa targets mid-2018 for full output at cement plant

Rwanda’s Cimerwa targets mid-2018 for full output at cement plant

18th March 2016

Rwanda’s sole cement producer Cimerwa, which is 51%-owned by JSE-listed PPC, expects production at its new 600 000 t/y modern dry process plant, at its head office in Bugarama, to ramp up to full... 


David Lewis

S Africans encouraged to participate in nominating a new Public Protector

8th February 2016

Nonprofit organisation (NPO) Corruption Watch on Monday launched the Bua Mzansi public awareness campaign in Johannesburg in an effort to engage South Africans to actively participate in this... 


David Lewis

S Africans encouraged to participate in nominating a new Public Protector

8th February 2016

Nonprofit organisation (NPO) Corruption Watch on Monday launched the Bua Mzansi public awareness campaign in Johannesburg in an effort to engage South Africans to actively participate in this... 


Rhino poaching levels stabilised, as fight against poaching continues – Molewa

Rhino poaching levels stabilised, as fight against poaching continues – Molewa

22nd January 2016

For the first time in a decade, rhino poaching levels have stabilised, despite escalating poaching pressure and increased poaching activity in protected areas.  This was according to Minister of... 


Afro Energy receives Bulk Sampling Permission

Afro Energy receives Bulk Sampling Permission

10th December 2015

As the need to explore alternative sources of energy becomes more apparent, Afro Energy is exploring onshore gas, which the company believes can serve as an alternative power source in South Africa. 


R300m Nelson Mandela Square renovations complete

R300m Nelson Mandela Square renovations complete

2nd December 2015

The newly renovated Nelson Mandela Square was revealed to stakeholders and the media on Tuesday night following the investment of more than R300-million. The renovations included the installation... 


Imported LNG set to kickstart gas-to-power vision

Imported LNG set to kickstart gas-to-power vision

27th November 2015

Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer about imported liquefied natural gas initiating greater gas use in South Africa. 


Resources Watch

Resources Watch

19th November 2015

AMSA adds R4.5bn rights issue to survival plan; AngloGold increasingly ‘upbeat’ on new improving mining technology; And, locally developed rail transport system to be deployed in 2016 


Kgalema Motlanthe

SA debt servicing rose to R128bn/y – Motlanthe

18th November 2015

Former president Kgalema Motlanthe questioned whether South Africa should accumulate more debt at the cost of the indigent and future generations, with debt servicing having risen to R128-billion a... 


G20 countries failing to fight corruption – $2tn laundered yearly

G20 countries failing to fight corruption – $2tn laundered yearly

16th November 2015

As much as $2-trillion is laundered every year, mostly through the hiding of company ownership behind “opaque structures”, with G20 countries not doing enough to prevent corruption. This was... 


Midrand becomes Unilever’s African ice-cream capital as factory opens

Midrand becomes Unilever’s African ice-cream capital as factory opens

29th October 2015

Unilever has opened its first ice-cream factory in Africa at the Lords View Industrial Park, in Midrand, making it one of 40 Unilever ice-cream factories across the world.  


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