Mashudu Sadike

Senior Journalist

Kgalema Motlanthe and Thabo Mbeki are urged by lobbyists to run for ANC president in 2027

Mashudu Sadike|Published

As public trust in the ANC wanes, the race for the 2027 presidency heats up with lobbyists urging Mbeki, Motlanthe, and billionaire Motsepe to step forward.

Unfazed by the US G20 boycott, Pretoria places a high value on international unity

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Pretoria is still dedicated to organizing a successful G20 summit centered on global solidarity, equality, and sustainability in spite of US President Trump's boycott ...

From the fairway to the world stage: Nkululeko Ndaliso's footgolf dream

Mashudu Sadike|Published

South African athlete Nkululeko Dlangisa is making waves in footgolf, a growing sport that blends soccer and golf.

In the midst of MK Party infighting, Busisiwe Mkhwebane files a criminal charging

Mashudu Sadike|Published

As tensions within the MK Party escalate, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the provincial chairperson of Mpumalanga, has filed a criminal complaint after suspended secretary ...

'Bring it on,' says Mbalula about claims of meddling in ANC's Johannesburg affairs

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, is in the middle of a controversy because of his alleged political meddling in the party' s regional conference and Johannesburg' ...

Afrikaners support South Africa's unity and oppose Trump's offer of refugees

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The US government' s proposal to grant white South Africans preferential refugee status has been rejected by a group of Afrikaans-speaking South Africans, who have ...

Ramaphosa discusses trade and peace in Gaza while on a tour of Asia

Mashudu Sadike|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa's three-nation tour of Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia aims to strengthen South Africa's economic ties and diversify trade relations amid ...

Sandton's neighbour claims that Ramaphosa visited Maumela 'more than two times'

Manyane Manyane and Mashudu Sadike|Published

Due to his frequent visits to the residence of suspected Tembisa Hospital looter Hangwani Maumela, President Cyril Ramaphosa is coming under growing criticism.

After Maumela's admission, Ramaphosa is under increasing pressure, and the parties demand an investigation

Mashudu Sadike|Published

With the African Transformation Movement (ATM) and uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) demanding accountability, the President's admission, which went against his spokesperson's ...

Collins Letsoalo under scrutiny as Public Protector launches probe into alleged maladministration

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Collins Letsoalo, the ex-CEO of the Road Accident Fund, is facing a comprehensive investigation by the Office of the Public Protector into serious allegations of ...

Zungula calls out the ANC for covering up president Rhoode’s clearance in the Phala Phala saga

Mashudu Sadike|Updated

ATM leader Vuyo Zungula expresses outrage over Major-General Rhoode's clearance in the Phala Phala investigation, accusing the ANC of undermining state institutions ...

Life as an Afrikaner refugee in the US: Challenges and triumphs

Mashudu Sadike|Updated

Discover the mixed experiences of Afrikaner refugees who fled South Africa for the US, as they navigate challenges and find new opportunities in their new home. ...

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, ...

Protecting endangered vultures at Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Golden Gate Highlands National Park is dedicated to safeguarding the majestic vultures and their habitats, playing a vital role in their long-term survival and the ...

US funding cuts threaten SA's HIV/Aids progress - thousands of jobs lost

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Professor Linda-Gail Bekker, director of the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre warned that the US funding cuts on the country's HIV/AIDS programme would have catastrophic ...

VAT hike sparks war of words between ANC, DA

Mashudu Sadike and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

The ANC was scrambling to garner enough support from political parties, even within the GNU, to have the budget, which contains a proposed 1% VAT increase over two ...

US think tank calls for sanctions against ANC officials

Mashudu Sadike|Published

The report proposes using tools such as visa bans and sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act, which targets corruption and human rights abuses.

Opposition parties skeptical of Lesufi’s plans in Sopa

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s State of the Province Address has drawn scepticism from opposition parties, who argue that it lacks concrete plans to tackle pressing ...

Businessman Tuwani Mulaudzi closer to reclaiming assets after court victory

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Tuwani Mulaudzi, acquitted of serious charges, is on the verge of reclaiming his frozen assets following a recent court ruling against the AFU and NPA.

ANC Greater Johannesburg Region sets dates for elective conference

Mashudu Sadike|Published

As the 2026 local government elections draws closer for positions, the jostling for positions within the ANC structures has begun after the party’s Greater Johannesburg ...

Inside Kruger National Park’s battle against poaching and corruption

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Kruger National Park grapples with a severe poaching crisis as over 40 staff members are arrested for their involvement in rhino poaching, revealing deep-rooted ...

Kruger National Park faces growing threat from snaring

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Kruger National Park officials warn that snaring poses a significant risk to wildlife, urging local communities to support conservation efforts.

Kruger National Park’s collaborative efforts against poaching show promise

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Kruger National Park reports successes in combating poaching through community collaboration, but warns that the threat remains significant as resources are stretched. ...

Political shake-up in ANC: Masondo and Radebe take charge in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal

Willem Phungula and Mashudu Sadike|Published

Amos Masondo and Jeff Radebe are set to lead the ANC’s renewal efforts in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, following a disappointing performance in the last elections. ...

Controversy erupts as Limpopo ANC MPL accuses members of buying qualifications

Mashudu Sadike|Published

Limpopo ANC MPL David Selane’s allegations of qualification fraud spark outrage within the party, prompting calls for disciplinary action.