Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Putin ‘satisfied’ with peace talks held with Trump, Ramaphosa urges need for compromise
18th August 2025 The South African Presidency said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had expressed satisfaction with his talks with US President... →
National Dialogue: Ramaphosa urges productive disagreement while parties decry lack of planning
18th August 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday stressed the importance of inclusion and participation during the first National Convention, and is urging... →
SACP says it was excluded from National Dialogue, decries lack of inclusivity
18th August 2025 The South African Communist Party said on Monday its absence from the first National Convention held at the University of South Africa last week,... →
‘Failure of National Dialogue not an option’ – Eminent Persons Group co-chair
15th August 2025 National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group co-chair Professor Tinyiko Maluleke said on Friday that failure to deliver a “credible and successful”... →
Ramaphosa opens National Convention, promises to keep National Dialogue costs below R740m
15th August 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday addressed the first sitting of the National Convention, where he stated that owing to concerns around the... →
Unisa VC describes National Convention as a ‘project for emancipation’
15th August 2025 University of South Africa Vice-Chancellor Professor Puleng LenkaBula on Friday noted her appreciation and excitement at hosting the country’s... →
All systems go for National Convention as Mashatile urged to re-engage foundations
14th August 2025 The National Dialogue Inter-Ministerial Committee on Thursday expressed appreciation for the cost-saving efforts made to host the first National... →
GOOD Party promises to champion youth voices during National Dialogue
14th August 2025 Ahead of the National Convention kick-off on Friday, the GOOD Party said it will join the National Dialogue in order to help deal with South... →
DA wants SANDF military chief court-martialled for ‘political freelancing’ in Iran
14th August 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday demanded that South African National Defence Force Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya be immediately... →
‘Water must be financed, tracked, championed’ – Ramaphosa launches Water Investments Council
13th August 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his keynote address on Wednesday in Cape Town at the Africa Water Investment Summit, launched the Global Outlook... →
ActionSA pulls out of National Convention, will instead observe proceedings
13th August 2025 Owing to “serious and unresolved” questions, particularly around the budget of the National Dialogue, ActionSA has decided it will not send a... →
Dirco slams ‘inaccurate, deeply flawed’ US human rights report
13th August 2025 The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation expressed disappointment with what it said was an “inaccurate and deeply flawed” account of... →
Daily Podcast – August 12, 2025
12th August 2025 Making headlines: Unemployment rate worsens to 33.2%; Solidarity Movement and its institutions pull out of convention; And, South Africa’s revised... →
Unemployment rate: ActionSA, EFF criticise GNU for lack of plan
12th August 2025 Political parties on Tuesday expressed concern with second quarter unemployment rate, which reveals a worsening jobs crisis in the country, with... →
Mistra report: Mpumalanga, Free State could see coalition govts after 2029 election
12th August 2025 Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra) director of research Susan Booysen noted on Tuesday that should current South African... →
DA calls National Dialogue ‘one-sided’ as it prepares to table plan in Parliament to boost economy
11th August 2025 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen on Monday stated that while the country “bleeds with a failing economy" and high unemployment... →
National Dialogue a tribute to women pioneers of 1956 – Ramaphosa
11th August 2025 Ahead of the controversial upcoming first National Convention as part of the National Dialogue process, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the... →
Daily Podcast – August 08, 2025
8th August 2025 Making headlines: ActionSA may exit National Dialogue after legacy foundations withdraw; Kganyago says CPI near 3% seen yielding lower rates; And,... →
Seven legacy foundations withdraw from National Convention task team, call for postponement
8th August 2025 Seven prominent legacy foundations on Friday proposed that the first National Convention, scheduled to be held from August 15 to 17, be postponed,... →
ActionSA may exit National Dialogue after legacy foundations withdraw from task team
8th August 2025 ActionSA Parliamentary leader Athol Trollip said on Friday his party will evaluate whether the upcoming National Dialogue represents a “real... →
Putin welcome SA’s efforts in advancing peace in call with Ramaphosa
8th August 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his “recognition and appreciation” for South Africa's involvement in advancing a peace process... →
Tariff D-Day: Ramaphosa, Trump speak as trade deal discussions continue
7th August 2025 More detailed discussions will take place between South African and US trade negotiating teams, following a telephone discussion between President... →
BELA Act regulations open for public comment
7th August 2025 Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has gazetted the first two sets of regulations under the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act for public... →
GOOD Party submits motion against Cape Town Speaker, calls for secret ballot
7th August 2025 The GOOD Party on Thursday formally submitted a Motion of No Confidence against Cape Town Speaker, Alderman Felicity Purchase, calling for the... →
ANC brass hit back at DA for calling for reform of BBBEE
6th August 2025 The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) said on Wednesday that South Africa will not yield to “opportunistic foreign... →
EFF welcomes hate speech ruling against Kunene
5th August 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Tuesday welcomed the Gauteng High Court ruling against former Johannesburg Transport MMC Kenny Kunene for... →
Parties demand transparency from Saps corruption committee, slam ANC chair
5th August 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Tuesday it will push for Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police... →
DA proposes Bill to disqualify impeached judges from holding official positions
5th August 2025 The Democratic Alliance is urging public comment on its proposed Private Members Bill, as it seeks to remove legal gaps that allow impeached judges... →
'Our generation is hungry for change' – ANCYL wants Ramaphosa to take ‘decisive’ action in US tariff saga
5th August 2025 The African National Congress Youth League on Tuesday called on African National Congress President Cyril Ramaphosa to be swift and decisive in... →
Court to hear Ramaphosa’s application in apartheid-era crimes case
4th August 2025 The Pretoria High Court will on Wednesday hear an application brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the government seeking to reinstate their... →
Daily Podcast – August 04, 2025
4th August 2025 Making headlines: Cabinet to meet on support package for firms and workers exposed to 30% US tariffs; South Africa plans jail time, fines under new... →
Solidarity Movement blames ANC for failed US trade deal, to make own proposal
4th August 2025 The Solidarity Movement on Monday took to task the African National Congress for failing to promote relations with the US and implement significant... →
Anti-Apartheid Movement wants global steering committee amid Israel’s continued attacks on Palestine
1st August 2025 The South African Chapter of the Anti-Apartheid Movement wants the urgent formation of a Global Steering Committee to consolidate the momentum of... →
Daily Podcast - August 01, 2025
1st August 2025 Making headlines: Firoz Cachalia officially sworn in as Police Minister; DA blames Tau, Lamola for failure to secure US trade deal, as negotiations... →
Solidarity Movement fears only ‘useless discussions’ to result from National Dialogue
1st August 2025 Ahead of the first National Convention, planned for August 15, as a precursor to the National Dialogue, the Solidarity Movement said it will submit... →
Ramaphosa appoints Dunstan Mlambo as Deputy Chief Justice
1st August 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Justice Dunstan Mlambo as Deputy Chief Justice, with effect from Friday. Mlambo has, since November 2012,... →
Firoz Cachalia sworn in as Police Minister
1st August 2025 Professor Firoz Cachalia was on Friday officially sworn in as Minister-Designate of Police, following his appointment earlier this month. Cachalia... →
DA blames Tau, Lamola for failure to secure US trade deal, as negotiations continue
1st August 2025 The Democratic Alliance said on Friday that it is disappointed with Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and Minister of... →
Daily Podcast – July 31, 2025
31st July 2025 Making headlines: South Africa urged to sweeten US trade deal before tariff deadline; Outa requests meeting with new Higher Education Minister over... →
DA questions constitutionality of Presidential Johannesburg Working Group
31st July 2025 Ahead of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit, to be held in November, in Johannesburg, Democratic Alliance Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga is demanding... →
Outa requests meeting with new Higher Education Minister over Setas
31st July 2025 Following concerns of widespread governance failures in the sector education and training authorities and the lack of action on forensic reports,... →
