Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Seizure of 155 illegal firearms welcome but more intelligence-led operations urged – Ian Cameron
12th March 2025 Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron said on Wednesday that the 155 illegal firearms seized by the South African... →
ANC confident Godongwana will present ‘balanced' budget in low growth environment
12th March 2025 Following what it termed “successive constructive engagements” within the African National Congress (ANC) and among the Government of National... →
Daily Podcast – March 11, 2025
11th March 2025 Making headlines: 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools successfully eradicated; EFF warns electronic voting will deepen inequality and... →
93% of identified pit toilets in public schools successfully eradicated – Siviwe Gwarube
11th March 2025 Despite the success of eradicating over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country, the Department of Basic Education said... →
CW board announces joint interim leaders, as Karam Singh steps down
11th March 2025 Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch has appointed head of finance and administration Lord Ntambw and head of communications Moira Campbell as... →
EFF warns electronic voting will deepen inequality and disenfranchise millions, as IEC seeks public feedback
11th March 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters on Tuesday expressed its disapproval with any attempts to transition South Africa to electronic elections, calling on... →
Families of anti-apartheid activists welcome reopening of inquests
11th March 2025 Law firm Bowmans, the Foundation for Human Rights and the families of anti-apartheid activist Nicholas Ramatua “Boiki” Tlhapi and member of the... →
Daily Podcast – March 10, 2025
10th March 2025 Making headlines: Water consumption in Gauteng decreases; Politicians mourn passing of Athol Fugard; And, Congo ex-president Kabila's allies to be... →
Schreiber wants full digital ID system by 2029 elections
10th March 2025 Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has said that digital transformation requires more than just technology, noting that by the time of the next... →
Politicians mourn passing of Athol Fugard
10th March 2025 Following the passing of dramatist, novelist and actor Athol Fugard, politicians have expressed their sadness, with the Economic Freedom Fighters... →
Democratic SA requires strong leadership – Dr Brigalia Bam
10th March 2025 Former Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) chairperson Dr Brigalia Bam said the creation of a democratic South Africa requires a... →
Govt proposes Presidential Johannesburg Working Group to accelerate service delivery, stabilise finances
7th March 2025 With the City of Johannesburg hosting the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday that government is... →
Daily Podcast – March 06, 2025
6th March 2025 Making headlines: MKP, ATM join forces ahead of elections; South Africa's current account deficit shrinks more than expected; And, US notifies S... →
New online tool helps citizens hold parliamentarians accountable
6th March 2025 A partnership between nonprofits the Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG), OpenUpSA, and the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, has resulted in the... →
Non-profit calls treason charges against AfriForum irresponsible, but criticises organisation
6th March 2025 Non-profit organisation the Campaign for Free Expression argued on Thursday that charging AfriForum and Solidarity with the crime of treason even... →
DA says US trip had nothing to do with AfriForum or retaining ‘white vote’
6th March 2025 The GOOD Party said on Thursday the Democratic Alliance’s visit to the US was an act of “poor political judgment and clumsiness”, and showed that... →
Global conflicts result of growing inequalities – G20 Sherpa Zane Dangor
5th March 2025 South African G20 Sherpa Zane Dangor on Wednesday attributed many of the global conflicts currently being witnessed to growing inequalities within... →
0.6% GDP growth positive sign for economic growth – ANC
5th March 2025 The African National Congress said on Wednesday South Africa’s 0.6% GDP growth shows a positive growth trajectory despite challenges in areas such... →
DA says MKP’s treason charges against AfriForum will harden US attitudes against SA
5th March 2025 Democratic Alliance national spokesperson Willie Aucamp has said that the uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s recent treason charges filed against AfriForum,... →
Daily Podcast – March 04, 2025
4th March 2025 Making headlines: South Africa's GDP grew by 0.6% in the fourth quarter; Petrol, diesel prices to decrease; And, UN appeals for funds to help... →
ActionSA demands 'real reform', DA says 0.6% GDP growth a ‘warning sign’
4th March 2025 ActionSA on Tuesday called on the Government of National Unity (GNU) to break the African National Congress’s (ANC’s) so-called “addiction to... →
No legal grounds for treason charges – AfriForum
4th March 2025 Lobby group AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel argued on Tuesday that there are no legal grounds for the treason charges brought against the organisation,... →
ActionSA to table Constitutional Amendment to get rid of deputy Cabinet Ministers
3rd March 2025 ActionSA announced on Monday a Cabinet Reform Package that it hopes will save R1.5-billion in taxpayer money and rid government of a “bloated... →
Parly committee wants housing fund to be unlocked urgently to assist KZN flood victims
3rd March 2025 Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements chairperson Nocks Seabi stated on Monday that during periods of devastation and distress, government... →
Education system must equip learners for tech-driven global economy – Ramaphosa
3rd March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that better educational outcomes in basic education are linked to broader social and economic... →
Capable, ethical State essential for success of MTDP – ANC
28th February 2025 The African National Congress says the rapid finalisation and adoption of the Medium-Term Development Plan within a short period after the... →
ANC declares over R12m in donations in its quarterly party funding disclosure
28th February 2025 For the second consecutive quarter, the African National Congress declared the most donations, more than R12-million, with the Independent... →
DA files ethics complaint against Ntshavheni
28th February 2025 The Democratic Alliance wants Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and the South African National Defence Force to be held accountable,... →
ActionSA wants GNU to use Budget to bolster healthcare amid USAID funding cuts
28th February 2025 ActionSA on Friday expressed deep concerns with the permanent funding cuts by the United States Agency for International Development, to South... →
AfriForum hits back at Ramaphosa’s accusations of sowing division
28th February 2025 Lobby group AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel has reiterated his accusation that President Cyril Ramaphosa and the African National Congress are causing... →
Parly committee happy with PostBank progress on Sassa cards
27th February 2025 Portfolio Committee on Communication and Digital Technologies chairperson Khusela Diko says the committee “appreciated” the PostBank’s 28% progress... →
DA calls for cancellation of army’s upcoming conference in light of DRC conflict
27th February 2025 The Democratic Alliance wants the immediate cancellation of the South African Army’s upcoming Cadre Command Conference, citing respect for the... →
GNU disagreements illustrate absence of effective integration – Joel Netshitenzhe
27th February 2025 Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection executive director Joel Netshitenzhe on Thursday noted that poor alignment in terms of technocratic... →
ANC announces Gauteng provincial task team
26th February 2025 African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula announced on Wednesday the party’s provincial task team for Gauteng, led by... →
Daily Podcast – February 26, 2025
26th February 2025 Making headlines: South Africa's inflation rises less than expected in January; Loadshedding suspended following recovery of generation capacity;... →
SANDF confirms all injured soldiers repatriated from DRC
26th February 2025 The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans has welcomed confirmation from the South African National Defence Force that all injured... →
DA: Dr Mark Burke: Address by DA's Spokesperson on Finance, Proposals for Budget 2025, Parliament (25/02/2025)
25th February 2025 Firstly, what I want to make clear is that the R60 billion in new expenditure that the Treasury said it needs to fund, is only 3% of the overall... →
Daily Podcast – February 25, 2025
25th February 2025 Making headlines: Mbalula announces ANC KZN’s new top 6; Injured SANDF soldiers repatriated from DRC; And, Reserve Bank governor says trade and tax... →
DA urges govt to cut unnecessary expenditure as Budget goes back to drawing board
25th February 2025 Democratic Alliance spokesperson on Finance Dr Mark Burke told Parliament that South Africa does not have a revenue problem, calling on the... →
Disagreements within GNU will not break it – Justice Malala
25th February 2025 Renowned South African political commentator Justice Malala noted on Tuesday that disagreements within the Government of National Unity will not... →
Daily Podcast – February 24, 2025
24th February 2025 Making headlines: Eskom reduces loadshedding to Stage 4; DA wants Ntshavheni gone; And, 7 000 killed since January in fighting in DRC, says Congo... →
