Mashudu Sadike

Senior Journalist

US lobby groups object to Mcebisi Jonas' appointment as Special Envoy

Mashudu Sadike|Published

US media and officials are not happy with the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the country.

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.

Finance Minister Godongwana heads to G20 in Washington despite US tensions

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Finanace minister Enoch Godongwana heading to the US for a G20 meeting. The meeting will bring together finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 member ...

MK Party responds to charges against Mpofu and Mkhwebane

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Advocates Dali Mpofu and Busisiwe Mkhwebane have both dismissed charges from the Legal Practice Council, describing it as a political witch-hunt.

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 ...

Jonas appointed as special envoy to try to mend US ties

Mashudu Sadike|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced Mcebisi Jonas as the country's special envoy to the US.

“Betrayal of the People”: EFF continues to slam DA, PA, and ACDP over Israel visit

Mashudu Sadike|Published

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

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.

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.

ANC ponders backing down on VAT hike

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The ANC is under pressure to abandon its 0,5% VAT increase after they failed to convince parties to implement the increase.

ANC backflips on VAT hike amid rising opposition

Mashudu Sadike|Updated

The ANC is under pressure to abandon its 0,5% VAT increase after they failed to convince parties to implement the increase.

DA continues to pursue court action on VAT case despite staying in the GNU

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The ANC is looking to forge a draft document that would force parties within the Government of National Unity to vote in unison on Parliamentary motions.

DA challenges 'blatant disregard for rules' in R5. 5m Gauteng tender controversy

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The DA has filed a formal complaint with the Public Protector after a R5. 5 million Gauteng sports tender was awarded to an East London company, despite explicit ...

ANC in ongoing discussions to resolve Budget stumbling blocks

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The ANC met four parties to address the Budget impasse. The party is preparing to meet with the EFF and the MK Party in the next few days.

TUT's troubled Giyani campus: Project in limbo after manager's removal

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The Tshwane University of Technology's Giyani campus project has stalled after the sudden dismissal of its project manager in February 2025, adding to a pattern ...

DA & FF+ REK HULLE BEKKE

Mashudu Sadike|Published

GNU opposition parties hit back at Mbalula's taunt

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 ...

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

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The Economic Freedom Fighters has filed court papers challenging the constitutionality of the national Budget.

GNU under strain as DA and FF Plus respond to ANC

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The DA and Freedom Front Plus have reaffirmed their commitment to South Africa's Government of National Unity despite tensions with the ANC over the recent budget ...

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 ...

Tensions escalate within ANC leadership over DA’s future in the GNU

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 ...

‘I TOLD YOU SO’

Mashudu Sadike and Simon Majadibodu|Published

Malema happy to see GNU fall apart after vote to raise VAT by 0. 5 percent

DA challenges ANC's VAT hike in court, threatening GNU collapse

Mashudu Sadike|Published

South Africa's Government of National Unity faces imminent collapse as the Democratic Alliance takes legal action against the ANC over the controversial VAT increase, ...

Coalition crisis: DA challenges ANC's VAT hike in court, threatening GNU collapse

Mashudu Sadike|Published

South Africa's Government of National Unity faces imminent collapse as the Democratic Alliance takes legal action against the ANC over the controversial VAT increase, ...