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.
Third time lucky: Joburg finally passes R2.5bn loan
PoliticsWith the loan, the city plans to fix, replace and upgrade roads, bridges, water pipes, wastewater plants and the power ...
Ramaphosa 'lying and repetitive': parties react to president's speech
Politics“President Cyril Ramaphosa is a sophisticated liar, who can lie with a straight face. He knows no bounds when it comes ...
DA announces new spokespeople, Karabo Khakhau and Willie Aucamp
PoliticsThe 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
PoliticsProvince-specific dynamics will be considered in the drafting of a national crime prevention strategy, says new police ...
Severe weather a reminder to upscale climate change action, says Ramaphosa
NewsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa says the upcoming seminar on financing the country’s climate actions will ensure the economy ...
Kunene welcomes new PA members, plans to expand 'beyond coloureds'
PoliticsThe Patriotic Alliance has plans to expand its constituency beyond the coloured vote, its deputy president Kenny Kunene ...
Electricity system remains vulnerable, says Ramaphosa
PoliticsDespite 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
PoliticsDA federal council chair Helen Zille announced that her party and the ANC have not reached an agreement on the ...
South Africa’s problems will not be solved overnight – Steenhuisen
PoliticsDA leader John Steenhuisen, who was appointed minister of agriculture on Sunday, says his party will use its cabinet ...
'It's because I am a black child,' says Gwamanda on calls for his resignation
PoliticsThe Joburg Crisis Alliance says for the city to thrive, 'arrogant, incompetent' Gwamanda must go