Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
‘Are you in or out?’ ANCYL disagrees with court ruling on dual citizenship
7th May 2025 The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) said while it respected the independence of the judiciary and its mandate to interpret the... →
‘Race-rigged quotas’ put education, students’ futures at risk – IRR
7th May 2025 The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) said it will be writing to the vice-chancellors and principals of all 26 South African universities this week... →
MKP wants lifestyle audits for members of judiciary
7th May 2025 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) on Wednesday called for the immediate implementation of lifestyle audits and the declaration of assets for all... →
ANC meets with Solidarity Movement on issues of national interest
7th May 2025 The African National Congress (ANC) has met with the Afrikaner Leadership Network, which includes the Solidarity Movement, Solidarity and... →
ConCourt declares section of Citizenship Act unconstitutional, with DA describing this as 'monumental'
6th May 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Tuesday celebrated the victory of its application to secure the citizenship of South Africans with dual... →
IRR says GNU could be game changer but SA’s public service in critical condition
6th May 2025 The South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) warned on Tuesday that South Africa’s public service is in a critical condition, characterised... →
ANC says DA’s employment equity case a direct assault on SA’s transformation journey
6th May 2025 The African National Congress on Tuesday condemned the Democratic Alliance’s constitutional challenge against the Employment Equity Amendment Act,... →
ANC thanks SADR’s Yeslem Beissat for diplomatic service
6th May 2025 As Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Ambassador Mohamed Yeslem Beissat ends his diplomatic tenure in South Africa, the African National Congress... →
SIU investigates maladministration in Mbombela tenders
5th May 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday signed a new proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of... →
DA says it supports redress, not ‘draconian’ Employment Equity Amendment Act, as court case looms
5th May 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday expressed its readiness for Tuesday’s court action, in which it will argue for fair access to jobs and... →
Exhumed remains of two political activists to be reburied
2nd May 2025 Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi said on Friday the reburial of Apartheid-era activists Benjamin Malesella... →
KZN mudslides: Over 50 families evacuate to temporary emergency accommodation
2nd May 2025 Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has directed the immediate evacuation of families whose homes have completely collapsed or whose homes’... →
SANDF begins phased withdrawal of troops from DRC
2nd May 2025 On Tuesday, the South African National Defence Force began the phased withdrawal of its recruits and equipment from the eastern Democratic Republic... →
Take three: Godongwana to re-table Budget on May 21
30th April 2025 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will re-table the 2025 Budget on May 21, noting that in the meantime funding for provinces and municipalities... →
DA calls for urgent Defence Review process
29th April 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Tuesday called for an urgent new Defence Review process to reform the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).... →
Daily Podcast – April 29, 2025
29th April 2025 Making headlines: Ramaphosa agrees to establish commission into Apartheid crimes; Mashatile warns of rising costs of living owing to trade... →
DA to challenge Employment Equity Amendment Act in court
29th April 2025 The Democratic Alliance’s case challenging Section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act will be heard in the North Gauteng High Court on May... →
Mashatile warns of rising costs of living owing to trade tensions, encourages multilateralism
29th April 2025 Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Tuesday that a “fair, transparent, equitable, and inclusive” international order is essential for economic... →
ANC firm on its values in 'constructive' meeting with DA
25th April 2025 During its discussions with the Democratic Alliance, the African National Congress said it remained rooted in its values and resolutions, and will... →
ANC says the DA’s politics seek to entrench the legacy of exclusion
25th April 2025 The African National Congress has rejected and condemned the Democratic Alliance’s political approach following the withdrawal of the value-added... →
Parly committee wants Salga to develop stronger performance management systems for councillors
25th April 2025 Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Portfolio Committee acting chairperson Dikeledi Direko has called for clearer distinction between... →
Parties take aim at DA, saying VAT hike reversal not a result of court action
24th April 2025 The African National Congress (ANC) and nine other political parties on Thursday rubbished claims by the Democratic Alliance (DA) that the reversal... →
DA celebrates VAT hike reversal, questions Godongwana’s decision
24th April 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday expressed jubilation at Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s reversal of the value-added tax increase, but... →
‘Court Online’ system digitises courts in Gauteng, W Cape, KZN High
23rd April 2025 The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) said on Wednesday its Court Online system is now operational in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Divisions... →
ANC welcomes investigation into Mashatile shooting incident
23rd April 2025 The African National Congress has been given assurances by National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola that the incident involving Deputy... →
Solidarity wants court to find Ramaphosa guilty of contempt of court over employment legislation
23rd April 2025 Solidarity said it will approach the courts to find President Cyril Ramaphosa guilty of contempt of court, and it will also challenge the... →
COSAS 4 ruling big step forward for justice in South Africa – UDM
23rd April 2025 The United Democratic Movement said on Wednesday that it believes addressing historical wounds, such as Apartheid-era crimes, is essential for true... →
Ramaphosa to host Ukraine’s Zelenskyy following call with Putin
23rd April 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his first official visit to South Africa at the Union... →
Ramaphosa says Putin committed to peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict
22nd April 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday, that Russian President Vladimir Putin has committed to working together towards a peaceful resolution of... →
DA says it’s not opposed to workable Budget, as it challenges tax increase in court
22nd April 2025 The Democratic Alliance said on Tuesday while it is not opposed to a workable Budget, it opposes an anti-growth, anti-jobs and anti-poor VAT-based... →
SIU, Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund sign MoU to investigate fraud, corruption in legal profession
17th April 2025 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed... →
DA lays corruption charges against Thembi Simelane
16th April 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday laid corruption charges against Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane, and accused President Cyril... →
Ramaphosa decries poor governance, corruption during oversight visit to E Cape
16th April 2025 During his oversight visit to the Eastern Cape on Wednesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out that despite progress in many areas in the... →
Govt launches 90-day programme to intensify response to GBVF
16th April 2025 Owing to an alarming surge in gender-based violence and femicide incidents across the country, the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster... →
Relocation of foreign missions must be fair – ActionSA
16th April 2025 ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip Lerato Ngobeni said on Wednesday that government’s decision to relocate the Taiwanese Liaison Office from... →
Sars will provide sufficient revenue to offset contentious VAT increase, argues Songezo Zibi
16th April 2025 RISE Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi said on Wednesday that given the additional fiscal allocation to the South African Revenue Service, and the revenue... →
Govt, universities meet over immediate challenges, plans for mutual benefit
16th April 2025 A meeting between government and vice chancellors of public universities has resulted in agreement on the need for the consolidation and... →
ANC welcomes inclusion of crimes against humanity charges in COSAS 4 case
15th April 2025 The African National Congress said the "landmark ruling" to include crimes against humanity charges in the Congress of South African Student 4 case... →
AfriForum considers prosecution of Oscar Mabuyane for alleged corruption
15th April 2025 AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit has urged the National Prosecuting Authority to give corruption cases appropriate attention and allay fears... →
Daily Podcast – April 15 2025
15th April 2025 Making headlines: South African rand recovers further on bets coalition will hold; Labour union to ballot members after Transnet wage meeting ends... →
Dion George welcomes rhino poaching conviction, notes collaboration with NPA, Saps
15th April 2025 Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George says his department is actively engaging with the National Prosecuting Authority... →
