Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Civil society points to procedural missteps in govt’s decision on exploration right for oil, gas
14th November 2024 Non-profit organisation Natural Justice expressed optimism that the courts will see the flaws in government’s decision-making process on... →
Ramaphosa to address the nation on food poisoning interventions
13th November 2024 Following the tragic deaths of children and several hospitalisations in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State, President... →
DA calls for Jordaan, Hluyo’s removal, EFF wants probe into Safa finances
13th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance wants Danny Jordaan removed as president of the South African Football Association and Gronie Hluyo removed as Safa CFO, as... →
Digital border transformation important to grow economy, create jobs – Leon Schreiber
13th November 2024 Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber noted on Wednesday that the digital transformation of the border environment is an important priority for the... →
Decrease in unemployment rate welcomed, but GNU blamed for economic failures
12th November 2024 Political parties on Wednesday welcomed the decrease in the unemployment rate, however, they slammed the Government of National Unity (GNU) for... →
ActionSA wants sustainable, long-term strategy for Mozambique border challenges
11th November 2024 ActionSA said while it welcomed the partial reopening of the border to allow cargo trucks to cross, the ongoing cycle of closing and reopening the... →
SACP denies engagements with MKP
11th November 2024 Long-term historical ally of the African National Congress, the South African Communist Party (SACP), says it never initiated any engagement with... →
PSA calls for ‘proper’ regulation of spaza shops
11th November 2024 The Public Servants Association on Monday called for proper regulations and for the appointment of health inspectors to monitor the compliance of... →
Parly committee unhappy about withdrawn SABC Bill
11th November 2024 Parliamentary Communications and Digital Technologies Committee chairperson Khusela Diko expressed concern at Communications Minister Solly... →
Parly committee wants foreign nationals banned from operating spaza shops
8th November 2024 Parliament’s Education, Sciences and Creative Industries Select Committee said on Friday it wants government to ban foreign nationals from... →
Fikile Mbalula says Zille’s interference in ANC internal affairs shows ‘shameless’ bid for power, influence
7th November 2024 The African National Congress (ANC) has “categorically rejected” what it labels baseless claims by Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council... →
‘A testament to unity’: Ramaphosa unveils King Shaka statue in Durban
7th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa described the unveiling of King Shaka’s statue at the King Shaka International Airport, in KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday, as... →
Current systems must be overhauled to fight crime effectively – Justice Minister
7th November 2024 Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane said on Thursday that government must investigate the existing policing and... →
Dali Mpofu ditches EFF, joins MKP
7th November 2024 Dali Mpofu has followed in the footsteps of former Economic Freedom Fighters members and has joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, saying the party is... →
Ramaphosa congratulates Trump on re-election, Mashaba stresses maintaining relations
6th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday congratulated former US President Donald Trump on his re-election as the President, saying South Africa... →
Civil society electoral panel urges Parly to consider electoral reform as it warns of eroding democracy
6th November 2024 The Civil Society Electoral Reform Panel has made a written submission to Parliament’s Electoral Reform Consultation Panel, highlighting... →
ActionSA proposes new electoral model and making voting compulsory
6th November 2024 ActionSA has proposed that South Africa adopt a mixed member proportional system, arguing that unaccountable, unethical and underperforming public... →
Police union wants review of justice system processes
5th November 2024 As it celebrates its thirty-fifth anniversary, Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union president Thulani Ngwenya called for a review of the... →
Ramaphosa stresses child safety in marking National Children’s Day
4th November 2024 In his latest letter to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the strengthening of collective resolve to ensure that every child has a safe,... →
DA introduces Anti-Corruption Bill in Parliament
4th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance has proposed to Parliament the Anti-Corruption Bill, which seeks to introduce an Anti-Corruption Commission as an... →
NDPP to review decision to withdraw corruption charges against Zizi Kodwa
1st November 2024 It was announced on Friday that National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi will review Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions... →
ActionSA wants NPA to review decision to withdraw corruption charges against Zizi Kodwa
1st November 2024 ActionSA said on Friday it will formally write to National Director of Public Prosecution Advocate Shamila Batohi, to review the National... →
NPA withdraws charges against Zizi Kodwa, co-accused
1st November 2024 The Director of Public Prosecutions in Johannesburg, Advocate Andrew Chauke announced on Friday the decision to withdraw corruption charges against... →
Ramaphosa appoints members of Special Tribunal
1st November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Judge Margaret Victor as Special Tribunal president with effect from Friday, for a period of three years.... →
Daily Podcast – October 31, 2024
31st October 2024 Making headlines: South Africa’s Central Bank unlikely to get lower CPI goal soon; GNU Clearing House creates team to address BELA Bill concerns;... →
GNU Clearing House creates team to address BELA Act concerns
31st October 2024 The Government of National Unity Clearing House Mechanism has agreed to establish a small team to work on some of the concerns raised around the... →
DA urges ‘anti-competitive’ Eskom to withdraw legal proceedings against Nersa
31st October 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday urged State power utility Eskom to withdraw its “futile and costly” legal dispute and support the... →
Mixed reactions to Godongwana’s Budget
30th October 2024 Political parties expressed mixed reactions to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, with... →
Cooperative governance dept plans to table Municipal Coalitions Bill in July
30th October 2024 Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs deputy director-general for policy, governance and administration Dr Kevin Naidoo said... →
Malusi Gigaba elected chairperson of parly defence committee
30th October 2024 Former Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has been elected as one of the chairpersons of Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence. Gigaba... →
ANC to create committee to investigate NEC, NWC leaks
29th October 2024 African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on Tuesday its National Executive Committee (NEC) has resolved to establish a... →
Ramaphosa appoints National Conventional Arms Control Committee
29th October 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed 11 Ministers and Deputy Ministers as members of the National Conventional Arms Control Committee to... →
Life Esidimeni families urge NPA to criminally charge Qedani, Manamela
29th October 2024 The families of the victims of the Life Esidimeni tragedy, members of the disability sector, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, public... →
DA calls for shared policing functions
25th October 2024 Democratic Alliance police spokesperson Ian Cameron on Friday called for policing functions to be shared between national, provincial and local... →
Ramaphosa calls for reform of global peace, security mechanisms
24th October 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that existing global institutional mechanisms need to be strengthened and reformed to play a... →
ActionSA welcomes back over 50 Gauteng community leaders, activists to party in electoral strategy
24th October 2024 ActionSA president Herman Mashaba said on Thursday that the return of more than 50 Gauteng ActionSA activists serves as a reminder of the need for... →
Parly committee praises Ramaphosa for ‘successful’ participation in Brics Summit, amid criticism
24th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation on Thursday applauded President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation for... →
Daily Podcast – October 23, 2024
23rd October 2024 Making headlines: DA leader says GNU partner does not share Ramaphosa’s fondness for Russia, Putin; Parly committee urges Gauteng municipalities to... →
Ramaphosa says UN Security Council has not fulfilled mandate to maintain international peace
23rd October 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that Brics has a “vital” role to play in advancing change as he advocated for global peace, calling for... →
DA leader says GNU partner does not share Ramaphosa’s fondness for Russia, Putin
23rd October 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said his party distances itself from recent comments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa during... →
Parly committee urges Gauteng municipalities to step up water conservation amid crisis
23rd October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Wednesday urged Gauteng municipalities to implement demand management strategies to curtail the... →
