Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter

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.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
Mayor Dada Morero unveils 'bomb squad' that's out to fix Joburg

Joburg mayor Dada Morero has unveiled the “bomb squad” he believes will fix the city and bolster service delivery.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
Floyd Shivambu axed as MK Party SG after his Malawi visit

Floyd Shivambu has been ousted as secretary-general of the MK Party.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
Municipal managers tell of how ‘KKM’ brigade stifle services

Service delivery in Gauteng is being stifled by veteran employees who refuse to ensure crucial jobs are done.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
No bad blood, insists axed MK Party chief whip Manyi

Hlophe replaced Manyi with former Johannesburg speaker Colleen Makhubele, who became an MK Party MP at the beginning of the year.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
No timelines set for trade deals with US, says Ntshavheni

The government has put no timelines to its discussions on bilateral trade agreements with the US.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
Ramaphosa should have defended legality of 'Kill the Boer' chant: EFF

He should have told Trump about constitutional ruling, says Omphile Maotwe.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
Ramaphosa offended by GNU partner Mulder's suggestion to scrap BEE laws

President Cyril Ramaphosa did not take kindly to a suggestion by GNU partner and FF Plus leader Cornè Mulder that the country should rethink its ...

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
‘We are shielding the poor,’ says Ramaphosa on high cost of living

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government has sufficient measures in place to shield poor South Africans from the high costs of basic necessities.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
SA will continue to use race-based terms until all are equal: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has insisted that race-based terminology still serves a purpose.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
Mzwanele Manyi ousted as MK chief whip, replaced by Colleen Makhubele

Former Johannesburg council speaker Colleen Makhubele has had a steady rise in the MK Party.