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
ANC has many 'potholes' to fix, says Sexwale

The former Gauteng premier says he is aware of the blunders the party has made, both in government and within its organisational ranks

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
Govan Mbeki municipality prioritised music festivals over service delivery, ...

DA leader John Steenhuisen on Monday took a swipe at Govan Mbeki municipality in Mpumalanga for poor service delivery, saying its priorities were ...

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
Presidency rejects claims that increased energy supply is an election ploy

The Presidency has shut down conspiracies that the better performing energy grid leading to increased power supply is an election ploy.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
DA hits back at Cosatu, calling it an 'enemy of the unemployed'

The DA has accused labour federation Cosatu of being an enemy of unemployed South Africans after its rejection of the DA's proposed economic policy.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
Despite past oppression we move forward with optimism: Ramaphosa

The task of national reconciliation embarked on in 1994 was as much about liberating white South Africans from the shackles of prejudice and fear as ...

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
Meet the young leaders headed for parliament

Liam Jacobs is mostly likely to become the country’s youngest MP after the May 29 elections.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
Global crises affecting economic recovery a myth, says DA

The DA believes it is wrong to blame global affairs for the state of the South African economy, saying it is government's fault the country has not ...

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
DA outlines economic plan to create 2-million jobs in five years

The DA unveiled its economic policy, the first in 10 years, which it says is the correct pathway to "unleash enterprise, grow the economy and create ...

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
DA not just bashing ANC but tabling solutions: Msimanga

The DA Gauteng leader says many of the country’s problems would be worse if it wasn't for his party stepping up

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
DA's Msimanga 'exposes ANC's broken promises and corruption' in Gauteng

Msimanga said the current state of affairs provides Gauteng residents with minimal cause for celebration ahead of Freedom Day on Saturday, which will ...