Andisiwe Makinana Political correspondent

Andisiwe Makinana is a political correspondent for the Sunday Times.

IFP's Hlabisa: MK Party supported by disgruntled ANC members

Politics

The IFP is not concerned about the rise of Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party in KwaZulu Natal, with its leader Velenkosini ...

Parliament considers election of Mapisa-Nqakula's replacement

Politics

Parliament is considering the election of a new speaker to fill the vacancy left by corruption-charged Nosiviwe ...

Rise Mzansi's Songezo Zibi accuses 'arrogant' DA of 'swart gevaar' tactics

Politics

Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has accused the DA of using 'swart gevaar' (black danger) tactics in its campaign ...

Steenhuisen warns Western Cape DA voters against complacency

Politics

DA leader John Steenhuisen has warned party supporters against complacency by not going out in large numbers to vote ...

MPs pass law to 'reverse intelligence evils' of the Jacob Zuma era

News

The National Assembly has passed the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill with the support of all parties bar one.

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Embattled Mapisa-Nqakula takes special leave

News

Embattled National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has taken special leave with immediate effect.

Ethics committee 'committed to finalising all complaints' by May 21

Politics

Parliament’s ethics committee says it will conclude all cases before the expiry of the institution’s mandate on May 21.

Cabinet's lifestyle audits are finally under way, says Ramaphosa

Politics

Ramaphosa told parliament on Tuesday that after several delays, the lifestyle audits were firmly under way.

Ramaphosa: We are proud of SA's human rights, but much still has to be done

Politics

President Cyril Ramaphosa says while much has been done to promote South Africans’ human rights, more needs to be done ...

Ukraine looks at expanding grain exports to Africa

News

War-torn Ukraine wants to increase investments and expand its grain exports to more African countries.