Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
ActionSA unhappy about Thembi Simelane's attendance at BRICS meeting in Russia
16th September 2024 ActionSA has denounced Justice Minister Thembi Simelane's planned attendance at the BRICS Ministers of Justice meeting in Russia, calling for her... →
DA vows to ‘preserve progress’ in Tshwane, as it takes aim at ActionSA
16th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance has said it will fight to preserve the progress it has made with its coalition partners in the City of Tshwane and stop... →
Govt wants culture of openness, dialogue in GNU – Ramaphosa
16th September 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday government is seeking to establish a culture of openness and dialogue among members of the Government of... →
Mixed reaction to signing of BELA Bill
13th September 2024 Political parties and civil society organisations on Friday expressed mixed reactions to the signing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA)... →
EFF says it will not mourn Gordhan, with harsh words for the deceased former Minister
13th September 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters said on Friday it will “not shed a tear for the likes of former Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan”, nor... →
Basic Education Minister will not attend BELA Bill signing
13th September 2024 Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa notifying him that she will not be attending the signing of the... →
Tributes pour in for Pravin Gordhan
13th September 2024 Fellow politicians and others on Friday expressed their deepest condolences on the passing of former Minister of Public Enterprises and South... →
‘If ANC insists on taking SA to economic ruin, DA’s patriotic duty is to leave GNU’ – John Steenhuisen
12th September 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Thursday that conflict over policy in the Government of National Unity is not necessarily an... →
IFP beats MKP, ANC to retain Nkandla ward in by-election
12th September 2024 The Inkatha Freedom Party has retained Ward 4 in Nkandla, beating out the African National Congress and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, with 1 057... →
DA wins 16 wards in by-elections
12th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday announced its “resounding success” in winning 16 wards in by-elections held across the country, on Wednesday.... →
Ramaphosa’s spokesperson warns on threats to stability of GNU
11th September 2024 Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya on Wednesday warned party leaders against threatening the stability of the Government of National Unity... →
DA says ActionSA is an unreliable coalition partner in Tshwane
11th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday cited confusion about its values, infighting in its ranks and poor leadership, when it hit out at ActionSA in... →
DA warns Ramaphosa’s signing of BELA Bill risks future of GNU
11th September 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has warned President Cyril Ramaphosa against signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill into law,... →
Parly committee says Salga must use its influence to turn around municipalities
11th September 2024 While the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs says it appreciates the South African Local Government... →
Daily Podcast – September 10, 2024
10th September 2024 Making headlines: EFF wants an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate non-compliance with Pension Funds Act; ANC calls for political education, activism... →
ANC calls for political education, activism as ANCYL celebrates 80th anniversary
10th September 2024 The African National Congress on Tuesday celebrated the “indomitable spirit” of the ANC Youth League, calling on the next generation of members to... →
Cooperative governance committee welcomes wage agreement between Salga, labour unions
10th September 2024 Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration chairperson Mxolisi Kaunda has hailed the five-year wage agreement between the... →
EFF wants an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate non-compliance with Pension Funds Act
10th September 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters has asked National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza to establish an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate non-compliance with... →
ANC NWC says IEC’s work must be strengthened as party mulls poor electoral performance
9th September 2024 African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on Monday the ANC National Working Committee (NWC) believes that the... →
DA wants ActionSA to apologise to uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas for water crisis claims
9th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance has asked ActionSA Parliamentary leader Athol Trollip and his party to immediately apologise to uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas... →
Ramaphosa says China’s tech capabilities can support Africa’s industrialisation
9th September 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that relations between South Africa and China has entered “a new era of opportunity”, following his visit... →
Wits’ Themba Maseko doubts embattled Justice Minister will ensure whistleblower protection
6th September 2024 University of the Witwatersrand School of Governance head and whistleblower Themba Maseko said he is not confident that newly appointed Minister of... →
Kgalema Motlanthe says addressing corruption requires a multifaceted approach
6th September 2024 Former President Kgalema Motlanthe pointed out on Friday that mapping out a future that is free from corruption requires a “deliberate and... →
Tokyo Sexwale questions Zondo’s swearing in of State capture suspects
5th September 2024 Freedom fighter, human rights activist and Robben Island political prisoner Tokyo Sexwale on Thursday pointed out that it was a contradiction for... →
Whistleblowing support systems must be implemented to drive improved culture, summit hears
5th September 2024 To see improvements in whistleblowing, global law firm Eversheds Sutherland SA partner Kyle Lamb highlighted that structures and support systems... →
Busa calls out govt for failing to hold ‘structured’ NHI discussions
5th September 2024 Industry body Business Unity South Africa on Thursday expressed disappointment that despite commitments by the government to engage on the National... →
DA contests John Hlophe's designation to JSC
5th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance is challenging impeached judge John Hlophe's designation to the Judicial Service Commission, in the Western Cape High... →
African countries, China driven by desire to achieve shared prosperity – Ramaphosa
5th September 2024 President Cyril Rampahosa said on Thursday if African countries and China are to build a future that is people-centred, development-orientated and... →
Govt says economic growth is a clear indication that SA is on a solid path to recovery
4th September 2024 Public information entity Government Communication and Information System said on Wednesday South Africa’s economic growth in the second quarter... →
Solly Malatsi refers KPMG’s Postbank report to the Hawks
4th September 2024 The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi has instructed the Postbank board to ensure that the recommendations... →
SACP welcomes UWC’s honorary doctorate for Chris Hani
4th September 2024 The South African Communist Party has welcomed the University of the Western Cape’s decision to confer an honorary doctorate posthumously to former... →
Solidarity criticises Motsoaledi’s use of race to gain support for NHI
3rd September 2024 Trade Union Solidarity on Tuesday condemned what it termed “dangerous statements” made by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, saying he uses race to... →
CDE wants ‘quality’ appointments to JSC
3rd September 2024 Policy think tank the Centre for Development and Enterprise said on Tuesday that the Government of National Unity needs to act speedily to preserve... →
Global children’s charity urges S African govt to prioritise early childhood education
3rd September 2024 Global children’s charity Theirworld called on the South African government to prioritise early childhood education through new funding to support... →
Police Minister Mchunu teams up with W Cape govt to fight crime
30th August 2024 Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said on Friday the signing of the Cooperation Agreement to Combat Crime is a testament to the shared commitment... →
Murder decreases nationally but Minister notes increase in four provinces
30th August 2024 Police Minister Senzo Mchunu revealed on Friday that four of South Africa’s nine provinces recorded increases in murder cases, with the highest... →
SA Statistics Council says it welcomes criticism of 2022 census data
30th August 2024 South African Statistics Council chairperson Dr Nompumelelo Mbele on Friday welcomed any constructive criticism of the 2022 Population Census... →
ActionSA ‘appreciates’ withdrawal of motion against Tshwane mayor as it reviews coalition agreement
30th August 2024 ActionSA noted the withdrawal of the African National Congress’s urgent Motion of No Confidence against City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink,... →
Colleen Makhubele resigns from Sara, joins MK Party
29th August 2024 South African Rainbow Alliance (Sara) founder and former Speaker of Council in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Colleen Makhubele has joined the... →
Daily Podcast – August 29, 2024
29th August 2024 Making headlines: MK Party appoints Mzwanele Manyi as chief whip in Parly; DA celebrates by-election victories; And, Nigeria receives 10 000 doses... →
MK Party appoints Mzwanele Manyi as chief whip in Parly
29th August 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has appointed former Economic Freedom Fighters MP Mzwanele Manyi as its Chief Whip in Parliament with immediate effect.... →
