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
Fortnight before elections, local and foreign Muslim bodies rally behind ANC

The ANC stance on the Gaza conflict and Palestinian solidarity seems to have won them support from the Muslim community, both abroad and locally, ...

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
Day 47 without load-shedding: Here's why it's been possible, says president

New generation capacity, better maintainance at power plants and adoption of solar energy by businesses and households are all contributing to a ...

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
‘Nothing stops a bullet like a job’: Alan Winde

To understand the workings behind the running of the Western Cape, Sisanda Mbolekwa spoke to premier Alan Winde.

Sisanda Mbolekwa Politics reporter
SISANDA MBOLEKWA | ‘The air of freedom just has not permeated int

The air of freedom just has not permeated into the corners of Cape Town, writes Sisanda Mbolekwa.

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.