Sisanda Aluta Mbolekwa is a political reporter for the Sunday Times and TimesLive. She holds BA Media and Politics and BA Honours in Journalism degrees from Wits University. She has a keen interest in the governance and politics of the country, with a focus on local government, service delivery, youth and gender-related current affairs.
Ramaphosa tightens public procurement by signing three bills into law
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the signing of three bills into law on Tuesday.
'We are not thugs, we want progress' says Progressive Caucus
The parties collectively identify as anti-capitalist, anti-colonial, anti-racist, anti-sexist and anti-imperialist - ...
DA announces new spokespeople, Karabo Khakhau and Willie Aucamp
The DA has announced new national party spokespersons in Karabo Khakhau and Willie Aucamp.
Police minister Senzo Mchunu wants crime intelligence, use of technology beefed up
Province-specific dynamics will be considered in the drafting of a national crime prevention strategy, says new police ...
Kunene welcomes new PA members, plans to expand 'beyond coloureds'
The Patriotic Alliance has plans to expand its constituency beyond the coloured vote, its deputy president Kenny Kunene ...
Gauteng elects chair of chairs, Joburg loan denied, Ekurhuleni gets finance boss
The ACDP's Dulton Adams has been elected unopposed as chair of committees in the Gauteng legislature.
Joburg human settlements MMC resigns
Johannesburg member of the mayoral committee (MMC) for human settlements Anthea Leitch has resigned.
Electricity system remains vulnerable, says Ramaphosa
Despite praising an electricity milestone, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the threat of load-shedding remains.
We won't be taken hostage over seats on Gauteng executive: Helen Zille
DA federal council chair Helen Zille announced that her party and the ANC have not reached an agreement on the ...
Third time lucky: Joburg finally passes R2.5bn loan
With the loan, the city plans to fix, replace and upgrade roads, bridges, water pipes, wastewater plants and the power ...