Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Political parties decry leniency in former Steinhoff CFO’s sentencing
4th October 2024 While political parties have welcomed the sentencing of former Steinhoff CFO Andries Benjamin La Grange, they have noted apparent leniency with his... →
Daily Podcast – October 03, 2024
3rd October 2024 Making headlines: Minister says South Africa introducing visa reforms to boost economy; EFF wants action taken against those involved in Thabo... →
Protests should not come at the cost of economic stability, Busa says as Cosatu strike looms
3rd October 2024 Business Unity South Africa (Busa) expressed concern over the planned October 7 nationwide protest by the Congress of South African Trade Unions... →
EFF wants action taken against those involved in Thabo Bester escape
3rd October 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters said on Thursday it wants immediate and decisive action against those responsible for the prison escape of convicted... →
Govt urges UN to address spiralling conflict in Middle East
3rd October 2024 Government has expressed concern at the continued escalation of military action by Israel against Palestine and Lebanon and wants the international... →
Parly hits back at Mkhwebane for ‘unwarranted attacks’ on legal advisors
3rd October 2024 Parliament said on Thursday it was dismayed by the “unfounded” utterances made by former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, which it... →
AfriForum tells DA, FF+ to reconsider GNU membership if BELA Act implemented unchanged
2nd October 2024 Civil rights organisation AfriForum has requested the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) to reconsider their participation in... →
MKP urgently challenges JSC sitting without Hlophe
2nd October 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party pointed out on Wednesday that without the participation of its Parliamentary leader Dr John Hlophe, the Judicial Service... →
DA files complaint against Housing Finance Corp for financial mismanagement
1st October 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday filed a formal complaint with the Public Service Commission, calling for an urgent investigation into the... →
MKP appeals Hlophe’s interdict ruling, requests postponement of JSC sitting
30th September 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) will urgently appeal what it calls the “erroneous and unjustifiable” interdict ruling against its Parliamentary... →
ActionSA to file criminal charges against Thembi Simelane
30th September 2024 ActionSA will on Tuesday file criminal charges against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane with the South African Police Service in Polokwane,... →
Schreiber unveils Home Affairs’ plans to 'restore integrity' to SA's national security
30th September 2024 In marking 100 days in office for the Government of National Unity, Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber highlighted that over the next five... →
Ramaphosa says SA will prioritise needs, aspirations of African continent in G20 presidency
30th September 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that African countries need to work together to ensure that development, poverty eradication and job... →
Daily Podcast – September 27, 2024
27th September 2024 Making headlines: Ramaphosa thanks Zambia, Zim for ‘taking care’ of remains of repatriated freedom fighters; John Hlophe interdicted from taking... →
ActionSA to refer John Hlophe interdict ruling to Constitutional Review Committee
27th September 2024 ActionSA said on Friday it will refer the interdict ruling against uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s (MKP's) leader in Parliament Dr John Hlophe to... →
Ramaphosa thanks Zambia, Zim for ‘taking care’ of remains of repatriated freedom fighters
27th September 2024 In officiating the repatriation and restitution homecoming ceremony of South African freedom fighters who lost their lives in Zambia and Zimbabwe... →
ANC wants to continue repatriating freedom fighters who passed away in exile, as some remains brought back
27th September 2024 African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula said in honor of the former liberation heroes and heroines who were buried in Zambia and... →
John Hlophe interdicted from taking part in JSC processes
27th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance said on Friday that the Western Cape High Court’s decision to interdict uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s leader in Parliament Dr... →
DA attempts talks with ANC, will field Cilliers Brink as Tshwane mayoral candidate
27th September 2024 Democratic Alliance Gauteng provincial leader Solly Msimanga has announced that his party will be presenting former Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink as... →
AfriForum says it will fight to save Tshwane administration after Brink loses mayorship
26th September 2024 Non-governmental organisation AfriForum said certain parties’ interests prevailed on Thursday over the interests of Pretoria residents, saying a... →
Cilliers Brink voted out as Tshwane mayor
26th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) caucus will take up seats as the official opposition in the City of Tshwane, after Mayor Cilliers Brink was removed... →
CDE wants urgent enquiry into NPA, citing ‘disappointing performance’
26th September 2024 Policy think tank the Centre for Development and Enterprise on Thursday expressed disappointment with the National Prosecuting Authority’s... →
DA wants comprehensive spending review to stabilise education system
25th September 2024 In addressing the financial crisis gripping the country's education system, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for a comprehensive spending... →
Home Affairs celebrates clearing ID backlog
25th September 2024 In one month, the Department of Home Affairs has managed to clear the Identity Documents (ID) backlog that began to accumulate in November 2023,... →
Basic Education needs more from the national budget to avoid ‘national crisis’ – Minister
25th September 2024 Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said on Wednesday provincial education departments will in the next two to three years, find it... →
SA placed to use cultural, natural heritage to promote economic growth – Ramaphosa
23rd September 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa called on business and other stakeholders to work with government in the cause of heritage preservation, particularly in... →
MK Party celebrates court victory against expelled Jabulani Khumalo
23rd September 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) on Monday celebrated a court victory against expelled founding member Jabulani Khumalo, noting a series of related... →
DA calls on Police Minister to set aside Major General Mbotho’s appointment to Hawks
23rd September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Monday Major General Patrick Mbotho’s appointment as divisional commissioner for national priority offences at... →
Govt must strengthen healthcare delivery, infrastructure amid Mpox outbreak – Ramaphosa
23rd September 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said government must enhance its surveillance systems and strengthen healthcare delivery and infrastructure, noting that... →
Daily Podcast – September 20, 2024
20th September 2024 Making headlines: Home Affairs opens on limited Saturdays, prioritises matriculants; Treasury’s Guma leaves, reform unit to remain priority; And,... →
Corruption Watch concerned about sudden surge in procurement report deviations
20th September 2024 Founding director of Stellenbosch University’s African Procurement Law Unit professor Geo Quinot noted on Friday that while deviation numbers in... →
Mac Maharaj calls for State institutions to be capacitated in honour of Pravin Gordhan
19th September 2024 In his speech honouring former Public Enterprises Minister and struggle stalwart Pravin Gordhan, fellow activist and former politician Mac Maharaj... →
Massive increase in cost of electricity is untenable – ANC
19th September 2024 The African National Congress said any massive increase in the electricity price is currently “untenable”, as well as pledging its support for a... →
Parly committee says Stats SA’s loss of critical staff, financial sustainability issues run risk of total collapse
19th September 2024 Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations noted Statistics South Africa’s loss of critical staff and poor financial sustainability, saying... →
Daily Podcast – September 18, 2024
18th September 2024 Making headlines: Busa meets with Ramaphosa over NHI, comes away ‘encouraged’; South African Treasury to coax funds to invest in infrastructure;... →
AfriForum expects 200 000 signatures on its petition against BELA Act
18th September 2024 Non-governmental organisation AfriForum announced more than 100 000 signatures within the last 24 hours on its petition against the Basic Education... →
Busa meets with Ramaphosa over NHI, comes away ‘encouraged’
18th September 2024 Business Unity South Africa on Wednesday said it is encouraged by government's “openness” to engage on its concerns around the controversial... →
HSRC report reveals high HIV prevalence in Mpumalanga
17th September 2024 The Human Sciences Research Council announced on Tuesday that the Mpumalanga province has the highest HIV prevalence in the country, at 17.4%,... →
DA takes to the streets against Eskom’s proposed tariff increases
17th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance will on Wednesday hold a National Day of Action across all nine provinces, to oppose Eskom’s request for a 36% electricity... →
Schreiber envisions ‘Home Affairs from home’ as he pushes digitalisation
17th September 2024 Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said securing South Africa’s immigration and civics systems through automation and digital transformation will... →
Daily Podcast – September 16, 2024
16th September 2024 Making headlines: Presidency announces official funeral for Pravin Gordhan; Ramaphosa says government wants culture of openness, dialogue in GNU;... →
