ANC ministers turn on Mashatile over SABC bill, say sources

Deputy president under fire from ANC colleagues after presenting Solly Malatsi’s reasons for withdrawing legislation

02 March 2025 - 00:00 By THABO MOKONE and KGOTHATSO MADISA

Ministers from the ANC are said to have turned on their deputy president Paul Mashatile during a heated cabinet meeting this week, accusing him of supporting a DA minister over the controversial SABC bill...

There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.

From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.

For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.

Already subscribed? Sign in below.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.