Mashudu Sadike

Senior Journalist

Who will succeed Cyril Ramaphosa? Motsepe emerges as a surprising front-runner in the ANC race

Mashudu Sadike|Updated

The race to succeed President Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC leader intensifies, with billionaire Patrice Motsepe emerging as a surprising front-runner in recent polls.

Ramaphosa under fire for ‘breaking protocol’ by calling Elon Musk

Mashudu Sadike|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa faces criticism for allegedly breaching diplomatic protocols after a phone call with Elon Musk regarding the Expropriation Act, raising ...

Mantashe responds to Trump’s threats: South Africa may withhold critical minerals

Mashudu Sadike and Edward West|Published

Minister Gwede Mantashe suggest South Africa could withhold minerals in response to US President Donald Trump's threats to cut funding over South Africa's land reform ...

Concourt hears Phala Phala case as scandal hangs over Ramaphosa’s head

Mashudu Sadike|Updated

Ramaphosa has since denied any wrongdoing, saying the money that was stolen from his property was from an auction as he was a game farmer.

Ramaphosa faces dual court battles: EFF, Blind SA

Mashudu Sadike|Published

President Ramaphosa faces two separate court battles that could have significant implications for his second term of his presidency.

Mbalula unleashes scathing attack on Helen Zille

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Political tensions escalate as ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula launches a fierce attack on DA's Helen Zille, threatening the stability of South Africa's Government ...

'Disillusioned' Mkhwebane dumps the EFF

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s resignation from the EFF highlights ongoing internal struggles within the party, raising questions about its future in South African politics. ...

Battle for ANC succession battle starts rearing its head

Mashudu Sadike|Published

As the ANC gears up for its leadership transition, factions are forming and ambitions are rising among key officials vying for the presidency.

Controversy erupts as NPA declines to prosecute Ramaphosa over Phala Phala incident

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Opposition parties express outrage over the NPA’s decision to drop charges against President Ramaphosa in the Phala Phala scandal, raising concerns about accountability ...

Public protector uncovers DCS misconduct in Bester escape scandal

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka’s report reveals serious misconduct by the Department of Correctional Services officials in the Thabo Bester escape case, ...

Justice Minister Thembi Simelane denies blocking NPA access

Mayibongwe Maqhina and Mashudu Sadike|Updated

It was recently reported that the NPA was subpoenaing evidence from the data centre and that information might be lost amid claims that software licences were not ...

MKP’s Shivambu hits back at Malema as he gets into the party’s top ranks

Mashudu Sadike , Siyabonga Sithole and Sipho Jack|Published

Shivambu, who was announced National Organiser by the MKP leadership on Thursday, has since deserted Malema to joining former president Jacob Zuma’s party recently, ...

Why Shivambu jumped ship for Zuma’s party

Mashudu Sadike and Ntombi Nkosi|Published

Shivambu’s future in the EFF was also marred by the VBS Mutual Bank scandal.

95 Libyans found in training camp could be deported in 48 hours, says minister

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The charges were dropped because they were not sustainable enough to convict them.

Home Affairs clarifies Miss SA contestant saga

Hope Mafu and Mashudu Sadike|Published

The contestant has been the target of social media users who believe that she should not be competing since both her parents are allegedly not from SA.

5 learners killed, 20 others injured

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The accident resulted in the deaths of five children and injuries to 20 others.

NPA to prosecute Libyan nationals held at ‘military training base’

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Police raided the farm, uncovering what appeared to be a secret military base training facility for illegal Libyan nationals since April this year.

SA’s intelligence agency under pressure – expert

Mashudu Sadike and Sipho Jack|Published

The discovery of a secret military base for training illegal Libyan nationals in White River, Mpumalanga, on Friday, raises a red flag on the country’s security ...

The ANC has been wounded by Zuma – analyst, MKP

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Zuma has refused to meet the NDC virtually, citing network problems at his homestead of Nkandla. His long-time comrade, Tony Yengeni, at the DC has instead represented ...

Mashatile’s future hangs in balance

Sipho Jack and Mashudu Sadike|Published

DA showed its intentions to occupy his position as deputy president of the country.

Pride and excitement at presidential inauguration

Mashudu Sadike and Ntombi Nkosi|Published

Hundreds of people from across South Africa descended on the south lawn of the Union Buildings to witness the inauguration.

CR on the ropes as ANC members, alliance spurn DA

Mashudu Sadike and Thami Magubane|Published

For the first time, the party also struggled to reach majorities in Gauteng, the Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Zizi Kodwa casts doubt on State’s case

Siyabonga Sithole and Mashudu Sadike|Published

Ex-minister’s appearance builds on dozens of enrolments of high-profile state capture corruption matters, says NPA.

Mantashe blames journalists for ANC’s woes

Mashudu Sadike|Published

“Once you talk about electricity availability factor, you talk about the performance of the generators and not diesel. ”

Mayor carried a gun during the violent Limpopo political turf war

Mashudu Sadike|Published

In videos that were trending on social media on Monday, armed groups were seen engaged in a violent confrontation with the ANC during door-to-door election campaigning. ...