Andisiwe Makinana Political correspondent

Andisiwe Makinana is a political correspondent for the Sunday Times.

Andisiwe Makinana Political correspondent
Spy ombud, interception judge raise alarm about surveillance notifications

The inspector-general of intelligence finds that the ConCourt order on post-surveillance notification had ‘a chilling effect’

Andisiwe Makinana Political correspondent
In just one five-year term, DA will fix Northern Cape, says Steenhuisen

DA leader John Steenhuisen says his party can turn things around in the Northern Cape in just one five-year term.

Andisiwe Makinana Political correspondent
DA's opposition politics ‘pioneer’ James Selfe dies

DA stalwart and former MP James Selfe has died. He was 68.

Andisiwe Makinana Political correspondent
Ramaphosa extends army deployment at Eskom and for police support

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deployment of South African National Defence Force personnel at Eskom and around the country to fight ...

Andisiwe Makinana Political correspondent
Interception judge: surveillance ops dropping, office needs more autonomy

Judge Bess Nkabinde calls for more independence for Office for Interception Centres, which reports to State Security Agency, parliament hears

Andisiwe Makinana Political correspondent
Parly report lays bare spy units’ failure to use latest spyware

Crime intelligence's inability to use grabbers and drones it had procured has hampered its ability to fight crime

Andisiwe Makinana Political correspondent
Parliament gives president powers to set limits on donations, declarations

Changes meant to accommodate independents who were not catered for

Andisiwe Makinana Political correspondent
Outgoing deputy speaker Tsenoli’s advice to new MPs: ‘Mind your health’

After 25 years in parliament, outgoing deputy speaker of the National Assembly Lechesa Tsenoli’s advice to new MPs is: “Mind your health. No matter ...

Andisiwe Makinana Political correspondent
Parly committee approves Motsoaledi's electoral reforms panel despite ...

The IFP is not happy with the composition of the panel, while the DA supports only three of the candidates

Andisiwe Makinana Political correspondent
Nehawu in parliament comes out in support of their boss amid salary hike debacle

Chair of the Nehawu parliament branch highlights Xolile George’s pro-worker and anti-corruption track record, alluding to backlash from the ...