Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Steenhuisen says ANC in GNU must embrace economic reform, DA plans court action over Expropriation Act
5th February 2025 The Democratic Alliance stated on Wednesday that while its Ministers are delivering growth and jobs in their respective portfolios, it continues to... →
Ramaphosa opened the Presidency to be bought, controlled, manipulated – EFF
5th February 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters said on Wednesday it was disappointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to “break diplomatic protocols” by... →
Ramaphosa speaks with Trump ally Elon Musk about misinformation
4th February 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated South Africa’s constitutionally embedded values of the respect for the rule of law, justice, fairness and... →
Civil society hits back at Trump’s ‘lies’ as he threatens to cut aid to South Africa
4th February 2025 South African civil society organisations have accused US President Donald Trump of “dangerous lies”, following his statements that South Africa is... →
AfriForum’s Kriel wants Hawks confirmation of charges against Malema, Shivambu in VBS case
4th February 2025 Following a meeting between the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation and lobby group AfriForum, the organisation is seeking confirmation... →
Diplomacy the sustainable pathway for lasting peace in DRC – Ramaphosa
3rd February 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that any instability in Africa affects the prospects for growth and development across the entire... →
Solidarity, AfriForum want Trump to punish ANC, not citizens, over Land Expropriation policy
3rd February 2025 Civil society organisation the Solidarity Movement said it will ask the Trump Administration to exercise pressure on African National Congress... →
Hawks prioritising State capture investigations overview reveals
31st January 2025 Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya announced on Friday that 2 241 statements have been obtained in... →
DA to demand answers on SANDF deaths in DRC during Parly debate
31st January 2025 The Democratic Alliance said it will use an upcoming debate in Parliament to demand answers on why South African National Defence Force members... →
Opposition parties reject Nersa’s tariff hike, EFF calls for review of approval process
31st January 2025 Opposition parties have rejected the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s decision to grant State power utility Eskom a 12.74% tariff hike,... →
GOOD Party ‘cautiously optimistic’ after Zuma-Sambudla appears in court
30th January 2025 The GOOD Party points out that while former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s case has been “excruciatingly slow”, the party... →
DA touts possibility of smear campaign against Smith, Limberg
30th January 2025 The Democratic Alliance in Western Cape said it was encouraged by Cape Town Safety and Security MMC JP Smith and Water and Sanitation MMC Xanthea... →
AfriForum will test Expropriation Act’s constitutionality in court
30th January 2025 Civil rights organisation AfriForum announced on Thursday that it will prevent the Expropriation Act’s promulgation, saying it significantly... →
Parly defence committee explains postponement of SANDF meeting
30th January 2025 The rescheduled committee meeting to discuss the deaths of South African National Defence Force members in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,... →
SA in no position to take role of peacemaker – Rwandan President takes aim at Ramaphosa
30th January 2025 Rwandan President Paul Kagame has hit out against South Africa as conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues, with choice words for... →
Opposition in WC Legislature call for integrity in Saps’ investigation of tender fraud allegations in Cape Town
29th January 2025 Opposition parties in the Western Cape Legislature are calling for an urgent meeting with Provincial Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile, to... →
SACP, Hani family reiterate call for inquest into Chris Hani’s assassination
29th January 2025 The South African Communist Party and the family of freedom fighter Chris Hani, represented by his widow Limpho Hani, on Wednesday repeated a call... →
SA military presence in DRC not a declaration of war – Ramaphosa
29th January 2025 Following the deaths of South African National Defence Force members during combat in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, President Cyril... →
DA wants Parly to investigate postponement of SANDF meeting
29th January 2025 The Democratic Alliance announced on Wednesday it will immediately write to House chairperson Cedric Frolick to investigate and act against... →
Helen Zille: Macpherson upholding office oath by rejecting Expropriation Act
28th January 2025 Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille defended Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson’s rejection... →
We remain committed to GNU – DA's Steenhuisen
28th January 2025 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Tuesday he hopes that a meeting between him and African National Congress leader and President... →
Next Transnet bailout must come from private sector, not taxpayers – DA
27th January 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) criticised the African National Congress’s (ANC’s) decision to request a bailout for State-owned rail and ports... →
Daily Podcast – January 27, 2025
27th January 2025 Making headlines: Parliament’s defence committee wants answers on SANDF deaths in DRC; Parks Tau says no new tax planned for black-owned firms... →
Ramaphosa says WEF sees SA’s GNU as a sign of stability, as instability brews at home
27th January 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that the World Economic Forum meeting held in Davos, Switzerland, last week viewed the formation of... →
Calls for accountability amid loss of SANDF members in DRC
27th January 2025 Opposition parties have expressed sadness at the loss of nine members of the South African National Defence Force in the eastern Democratic... →
GOOD Party calls for Macpherson’s axing should he not sign Expropriation Bill
24th January 2025 The GOOD Party on Friday called for Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson to resign, if he does not sign the recently... →
Mixed reactions to Expropriation Bill, with threats of legal action
24th January 2025 Opposition parties and civil society organisations have rejected President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing into law of the Expropriation Bill, while the... →
Ramaphosa signs Expropriation Bill into law
23rd January 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday signed into law the Expropriation Bill, which repeals the pre-democratic Expropriation Act of 1975 and sets... →
US withdrawal from Paris Agreement damaging to multilateralism, international law – Dion George
23rd January 2025 Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George said the US’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement is not only an... →
Families of activists take govt to court for failure to prosecute apartheid-era crimes
23rd January 2025 Twenty-five families of anti-apartheid activists and survivors of apartheid-era crimes are forcing the African National Congress and government to... →
DA confirms 2026 Elective Congress
23rd January 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday clarified what it termed "speculation" surrounding its Elective Congress, saying the event is scheduled for... →
Daily Podcast – January 22, 2025
22nd January 2025 Making headlines: South Africa inflation rises less than expected in December; AfriForum launches petition against new R100bn transformation fund;... →
EFF opens criminal case against Dean Macpherson, ActionSA calls for suspension
22nd January 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Wednesday opened a case of corruption against Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson,... →
AfriForum launches petition against new R100bn transformation fund
22nd January 2025 Non-governmental organisation AfriForum has launched a petition against Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau’s proposed plan to... →
ANC to reconfigure Gauteng, KZN leadership
21st January 2025 Following the electoral losses suffered by the African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal during last year’s general elections,... →
SA’s economic growth not at optimum levels – Paul Mashatile
21st January 2025 Deputy President Paul Mashatile noted changes in the country’s economic patterns, but acknowledged that the pace of South Africa’s economic growth... →
DA saddened by advocate Rodney de Kock’s passing
21st January 2025 The Democratic Alliance expressed shock and sadness at the passing away of Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions and former Director of... →
Ntshavheni an example of arrogant flouting of laws at local govt level – EFF
20th January 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s role in the corrupt awarding of a tender in... →
DA calls on Minister in The Presidency to step down amid criminal investigation
20th January 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) called on Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to immediately step down following revelation that a... →
DA rejects new R100bn transformation fund, calling for proper discussion, approval
20th January 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) announced its rejection of government’s new proposed R100-billion race-based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)... →
Partnership between govt, business unblocking impediments to inclusive growth – Ramaphosa
20th January 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with all social partners in pursuit of inclusive... →
