Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
HSF defends involvement in Robert McBride’s case
24th October 2025 The Helen Suzman Foundation clarified on Friday that Paul O’Sullivan’s statement that he funded the foundation to overturn Robert McBride’s... →
Tony Yengeni is MKP’s second deputy president
23rd October 2025 uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) president Jacob Zuma on Thursday announced former African National Congress National Executive Committee (NEC) member... →
DA tables no confidence motion in Lesufi
23rd October 2025 The Democratic Alliance said on Thursday it will be tabling a motion of no confidence against Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for what it termed... →
Parly committee makes recommendations for IEC commissioners
23rd October 2025 The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs said on Thursday it will recommend to the National Assembly Dhaya Pillay, Mosotho Moepya and Joyce Pitso to... →
Department confirms no name change for Kruger National Park
23rd October 2025 The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on Thursday confirmed that no name change has been authorised for the Kruger National... →
Science, Tech Deputy Minister urges private sector internship opportunities for graduates
23rd October 2025 Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina is urging the private sector to provide more internship opportunities for... →
DA probes claims stranded Naval recruits surviving on minimal food rations
21st October 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) will be submitting urgent parliamentary questions to Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga to... →
Mistra urges strengthening of government’s center, merging underperforming SOEs
21st October 2025 The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra) has recommended the streamlining of mandates and the strengthening of the centre of... →
ANC, Cosatu renew commitment to unity
21st October 2025 African National Congress officials met with the national office bearers of the Congress of South African Trade Unions in a bilateral meeting on... →
Politicians wish matriculants well ahead of finals, express confidence in class of 2025
20th October 2025 Politicians extended best wishes to all matriculants ahead of their final National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, with government... →
DA proposes Bill to replace BEE, wants ANC’s support
20th October 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday launched its Economic Inclusion for All Bill to replace Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and is urging... →
Ramaphosa urges private sector to make nutritious food more affordable for S Africans
20th October 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday urged the ‘Big Five’ retail companies to make nutritious food more affordable for South African households,... →
Transport Minister wants RTMC to consider culpable homicide in Limpopo bus crash
17th October 2025 Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has directed the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) to investigate the bus company's responsibility in... →
Daily Podcast – October 17, 2025
17th October 2025 Making headlines: Ramaphosa optimistic National Dialogue steering committee appointments will eliminate disruptions; DA, ActionSA want answers on... →
DA, ActionSA want answers on delayed crime stats
17th October 2025 The Democratic Alliance said on Friday the latest postponement of the release of the first quarter crime statistics is “unacceptable and deeply... →
Ramaphosa optimistic National Dialogue steering committee appointments will eliminate disruptions
17th October 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday expressed confidence with the establishment of the National Dialogue steering committee and assured that there... →
SIU secures order for recovery of R2.4m in PPE case
17th October 2025 The Special Tribunal has ordered Nozihle Construction and Projects CC to repay over R2.42-million to the Mpumalanga Department of Health, following... →
Daily Podcast – October 16, 2025
16th October 2025 Making headlines: Parly Saps committee investigating Mkhwanazi allegations granted extension; Ramokgopa to provide ‘IRP 2025’ briefing after... →
Parly Saps committee investigating Mkhwanazi allegations granted extension
16th October 2025 The Parliamentary ad-hoc committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi now... →
ANC says by-election victories affirm its ‘growing strength of renewal’
16th October 2025 The African National Congress believes its recent by-election victories show the “enduring confidence” of voters in the party and affirm the... →
Committee hears SANDF ‘severely underfunded’ to effectively monitor borders
16th October 2025 The Joint Standing Committee on Defence and the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans revealed on Thursday that the South African... →
Ramaphosa suspends Inspector-General of Intelligence
16th October 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Inspector-General of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel, with immediate effect, pending a decision in the... →
Ramaphosa remembers Kenya’s Raila Odinga
15th October 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has described former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a leader who placed the interests of his country and continent... →
Ramaphosa calls for implementation of Public Protector remedial actions
15th October 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa wants all State entities and public officials to support the Office of the Public Protector, as he urges the enforcement... →
DA says SA-made tech in Russian drones an international law violation
15th October 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday submitted urgent written questions to Minister in the Presidency and the National Conventional Arms Control... →
Lesufi suspends Head of Gauteng Health, DA demands axing
14th October 2025 Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has suspended head of the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness Lesiba Arnold Malotana, with immediate effect,... →
SAJFP to escalate pressure on govt to cut all ties with Israel
14th October 2025 South African Jews for a Free Palestine on Tuesday said it would escalate pressure on the South African government and all parties to impose full... →
Daily Podcast - October 13, 2025
13th October 2025 Making headlines: RTMC to investigate cause of Limpopo crash; MVC gives Ramaphosa deadline to give reasons for increased PFA limits; And,... →
MVC gives Ramaphosa deadline to give reasons for increased political donation disclosure threshold limits
13th October 2025 Civil society organisation My Vote Counts has given President Cyril Ramaphosa until October 20, to provide his reasoning for the determination of... →
RTMC to investigate cause of Limpopo crash, Ramaphosa sends condolences
13th October 2025 Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and her Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa said on Monday the Road Traffic Management Corporation and local law... →
DA calls for prosecutions following asset seizure in Tembisa Hospital case
10th October 2025 The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the seizure of luxury vehicles and other assets from businessman Hangwani Maumela, one of the central figures... →
DA submits PAIA application over missing Joburg Water R4bn
10th October 2025 The Democratic Alliance said on Friday it will submit a Promotion of Access to Information Act application over an alleged R4-billion that has been... →
Mkhwanazi’s call for State Security Agency to investigate journalists condemned
9th October 2025 Civil society organisation the Campaign for Free Expression wants the Parliamentary ad-hoc committee investigating allegations made by... →
ActionSA condemns Fort Hare University vandalism; ANCYL, DA want investigation
9th October 2025 ActionSA has denounced vandalism at the University of Fort Hare, with the African National Congress Youth League calling for an urgent independent... →
Nathi Mthethwa to receive State funeral
9th October 2025 Late Ambassador to France Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa will be given a Special Official Funeral Category 2 at KwaMbonambi in KwaZulu-Natal, on... →
ActionSA rejects further ZEP extension
8th October 2025 ActionSA has rejected further extended validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs), saying this represents yet another act of “indecision... →
EFF says govt’s reaction to Israel's aggression toward S African activists ‘indecisive’
8th October 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government for what it termed “failure” to take a firm and moral... →
MKP asks DA’s Kohler Barnard to recuse herself from Parly Saps committee
8th October 2025 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) on Wednesday said it will formally write to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza requesting the immediate... →
Ramaphosa appoints panel to select next NDPP
8th October 2025 Ahead of the end of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi’s term of office, President Cyril Ramaphosa has... →
Six S Africans released from Israel
7th October 2025 The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation on Tuesday confirmed the release of six South African activists from Israel,... →
DA, MKP unhappy with administrative confusion in Parly Saps committee
7th October 2025 The Democratic Alliance and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party have called for immediate resolution of all outstanding administrative and procedural issues... →
