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Thabo Mokone is a seasoned political journalist with 18 years' experience, and has also worked in radio and TV. A Cape Town resident who was born and bred in Tembisa, Mokone is passionate about politics, public policy and governance.

Mathew Cuthbert is the DA's new CEO. File picture:

DA appoints head of policy Mathew Cuthbert as its new CEO

DA MP and head of policy Mathew Cuthbert has been appointed the party’s new CEO

  • Thabo Mokone
Spokes­per­son Prince Thu­lani Zulu sought to ease ten­sions, mak­ing it clear that the Zulu mon­arch had neither called for nor endorsed the marches. Picture:

Immigration marches not a Zulu campaign, says king

King Mis­u­zulu kaZwe­l­ith­ini fully sup­ports the con­sti­tu­tional right of cit­izens to protest but would never con­done viol­ence or attacks on any indi­vidual

  • Lizeka Tandwa
  • Thabo Mokone
  • Yasantha Naidoo
  • Kgothatso Madisa
The Sunday Times understands that Ramaphosa, in his capacity as ANC president, called a last-minute meeting of the party’s Top Seven officials on Wednesday to discuss names and positions the ANC would want him to change. File photo

Ramaphosa calls urgent Top Seven meeting as reshuffle looms

It is not clear if Ramaphosa will announce Tolashe’s replacement this week, or if he will wait for next week to also include the changes proposed by Hill-Lewis

  • Kgothatso Madisa
  • Thabo Mokone
  • Lizeka Tandwa
The pres­id­ent vs speaker stan­doff is unpre­ced­en­ted and is fur­ther com­plic­ated by the fact that the ANC no longer has an abso­lute major­ity in par­lia­ment to ensure it gets its way. Picture:

Constitution vs comrades? Phala Phala sparks Ramaphosa-Didiza showdown

Is there a political and legal showdown looming between President Cyril Ramaphosa and the woman tasked with protecting parliament’s institutional integrity?

  • Lizeka Tandwa
  • Thabo Mokone
Parliament is forging ahead with impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa. File photo.

National Assembly to hold first impeachment committee meeting on Monday

Parliament’s impeachment committee is expected to hold its first meeting on Monday.

  • Sisanda Mbolekwa
  • Thabo Mokone
The ANC has missed parliament’s deadline for parties to submit the names of MPs to serve on the Phala Phala impeachment committee, as its leaders clash over who should be deployed.

Top ANC leaders clash over Phala Phala impeachment committee

ANC chief whip and secretary general in sparring match over who to send to the Phala Phala impeachment committee.

  • Thabo Mokone
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, in an address to the nation, strongly indicated he has no intention of resigning and will take the report on review. File photo.

Ramaphosa’s parliament showstopper

ANC insiders say in addition to a judicial review, the president will seek urgent interdict to halt process

  • Lizeka Tandwa
  • Kgothatso Madisa
  • Thabo Mokone
  • Andisiwe Makinana
Four years later, President Cyril Ramaphosa again faces an impeachment process over the Phala Phala cash-in-a-couch scandal. Picture: Rodger Bosch/Pool via REUTERS

Panic stations for ANC over Phala Phala

Party scurries to find ways to dodge the possible bullet of impeachment for the president – and it can’t count on help from the DA

  • Thabo Mokone
  • Kgothatso Madisa
  • Lizeka Tandwa
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni responded on Thursday to growing criticism of protests against illegal migrants.

March and March protests are national security risk, says Ntshavheni

National executive condemns circulation of ‘fake videos and images’ purporting to be attacks on foreigners in SA, says minister

  • Thabo Mokone
DA head of policy Mathew Cuthbert. Picture: Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi

DA’s new vibe shift: from fighting back to helping out

Party admits that relentlessly slamming ANC is wrong approach when it is part of national government itself

  • Thabo Mokone
Outgoing chairperson of the DA's Federal Council, Helen Zille; at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. Picture: Refilwe Kholomonyane

Zille says SA is on different path because of DA

Zille bids farewell to DA members at the federal congress in Midrand

  • Thabo Mokone
City managers at metro municipalities are earning millions in salaries, bonuses and perks.

Metro bosses rake in millions as audit outcomes slide and cities crumble

Top metro officials earn millions as audit outcomes worsen and services fail

  • Thabo Mokone
  • Sisanda Mbolekwa