Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
DA celebrates by-election victories
29th August 2024 The Democratic Alliance announced on Thursday seven wins in by-elections held across the country, attributing the victories to “a powerful vote of... →
Success of govt, business partnership depends on active engagement – Ramaphosa
28th August 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that clear communication is crucial for building trust and ensuring that policies are informed by the... →
Ramaphosa wants detailed report from Justice Minister amid VBS allegations
28th August 2024 Following backlash from civil society organisations and political parties calling for Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi... →
Salga urges govt to strengthen metros following dismal audit outcomes
28th August 2024 The South African Local Government Association wants national and provincial governments to use legislation, and other measures, to support and... →
Communications committee calls for public funding for SABC to avert ‘existential crisis’
28th August 2024 Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies chairperson Khusela Sangoni Diko said that the South African Broadcasting... →
DA says clean municipal audits prove transparency, accountability
27th August 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is celebrating what it calls a resounding endorsement of its record of service delivery excellence, by the Auditor... →
EFF calls for Thembi Simelane’s immediate resignation amid VBS allegations
27th August 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters wants Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane to immediately resign following her alleged... →
SA: Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane: Address by chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, on the occasion of the NCOP Three-Sphere planning session, Parliament (27/08/2024)
27th August 2024 At the outset, we must underline our deliberate act to reposition the NCOP and its unique and distinct Constitutional mandate, in the sector across... →
Solidarity launches skills bank to boost growth, job creation
27th August 2024 Trade Union Solidarity on Tuesday pointed out that a precondition for growth and job creation in South Africa is excellent infrastructure and... →
Civil society wants Thembi Simelane to account for VBS allegations
27th August 2024 Civil society organisations Freedom Under Law, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Judges Matter and Defend Our Democracy on Tuesday called on Minister... →
Daily Podcast – August 26 2024
26th August 2024 Making headlines: Parties want investigation into Thembi Simelane VBS allegations; Ramaphosa assigns responsibilities for several SOEs to their... →
ActionSA, DA want investigation into Thembi Simelane VBS allegations
26th August 2024 ActionSA has approached the Public Protector to urgently investigate allegations made against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, relating to the... →
Parly considering draft legislation that prevents undue political interference – Ramaphosa
26th August 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that Parliament is currently considering draft legislation that will help prevent “undue” political... →
Mixed reactions to signing of second Health Compact
23rd August 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) averred on Friday that the signing of the Health Compact is nothing more than a “blatant attempt to coerce and feign... →
End of loadshedding positive, but more electricity needed for economy to thrive – PARI
23rd August 2024 Public Affairs Research Institute’s (PARI’s) energy transition programme head Tracy Ledger noted that while the end of loadshedding is good news... →
Floyd Shivambu announced as MK Party’s national organiser
22nd August 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has announced changes to its executive, with the much-anticipated appointment of former Economic Freedom Fighters deputy... →
Busa wants urgent engagement with govt on NHI
22nd August 2024 Business Unity South Africa on Thursday maintained that "structured, formal and urgent engagement" with government is needed on the Health Compact... →
AfriForum wants Motshekga to address ‘security failures’ at SANDF bases
22nd August 2024 Non-governmental organisation AfriForum has urged Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to immediately address critical vulnerabilities that it says are... →
DA, FF Plus commit to stabilising W Cape coalitions
22nd August 2024 The Democratic Alliance and Freedom Front Plus national party leaders John Steenhuisen and Dr Pieter Groenewald have released a statement,... →
ActionSA’s Nobuhle Mthembu is CoJ Speaker
21st August 2024 ActionSA’s Nobuhle Mthembu is the new Speaker of the Johannesburg Council, with a promise to residents that she will instil accountability and... →
Raymond Zondo praised for transforming judiciary
21st August 2024 Outgoing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has been commended for his work at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, while the Democratic... →
Home Affairs committee wants inspectorate unit strengthened to track foreign nationals
21st August 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs pointed out that while the deportation of 95 Libyan nationals has been effected, the need to strengthen the... →
CSIR reports rise in disinformation, misinformation during May elections
20th August 2024 Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) researcher Avi Moodley on Tuesday highlighted that the 2024 national and provincial elections... →
DA to table anti-corruption Bill
19th August 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) noted that with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Amendment Act being ineffective against corruption, it will... →
DA says its petition against electricity hikes gaining momentum
19th August 2024 As the Democratic Alliance prepares for the upcoming parliamentary debate on high electricity prices, it is urging South Africans to stand with it... →
DA tables motion to dissolve Knysna Municipal Council
19th August 2024 The Democratic Alliance in Knysna on Monday tabled a motion to dissolve the Knysna Municipal Council and allow for fresh elections to be held in... →
Ramaphosa says GNU has had a positive effect on business confidence
19th August 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday the successful national and provincial elections held in May and the formation of the Government of... →
UJ improves position in latest global rankings
16th August 2024 The University of Johannesburg is ranked number three in South Africa and number four in Africa, according to the 2024 edition of the Academic... →
My Vote Counts launches Civil Society Electoral Reform Panel, hopes to collaborate with govt
16th August 2024 Civil society organisation My Vote Counts on Friday launched the Civil Society Electoral Reform Panel, as a way to demonstrate civil society’s... →
Home Affairs finalising logistics for deportation of 95 Libyans arrested in Mpumalanga
15th August 2024 Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Thursday instructed his department to proceed with speed with the deportation of 95 Libyans who were... →
DA urges health dept to prioritise mpox on SADC agenda
15th August 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi to prioritise mpox in the upcoming Southern African Development... →
Shivambu quits EFF, joins MK Party
15th August 2024 Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu announced on Thursday that he will be joining the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP),... →
Second Presidential Health Compact postponed as Busa lodges objection with President
14th August 2024 The Presidency announced the postponement of the signing of the Second Presidential Health Compact to August 22, with Business Unity South Africa... →
DA urges S Africans to sign petition against 40% electricity hikes
14th August 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a public petition against Eskom’s 40% tariff increase request, saying such an exorbitant increase would... →
ActionSA wants Ramaphosa to push for implementation of NPA Amendment Act
14th August 2024 ActionSA noted on Wednesday that to ensure the Investigating Directorate is adequately capacitated, President Cyril Ramaphosa must intervene by... →
ActionSA, JCA welcome Gwamanda's resignation
13th August 2024 ActionSA has expressed confidence that the election of a new mayor will be an “improvement on the objectively disastrous” tenure of Johannesburg... →
Kabelo Gwamanda resigns as Johannesburg mayor
13th August 2024 Al Jama-ah’s Kabelo Gwamanda has resigned as Johannesburg mayor, in line with the political engagements that have taken place over the past weeks,... →
Police Minister calls for urgent disciplinary measures against corrupt officers
13th August 2024 Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on Tuesday declared that corruption within the South African Police Service will not be tolerated, calling for... →
EFF bemoans lack of transformation in SA sports
12th August 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters wants Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to focus on dismantling systemic barriers that it says... →
GOOD says DA must use requested Parly debate to explain high electricity prices in Cape Town
12th August 2024 The GOOD party has called on the Democratic Alliance to use its requested debate on high electricity prices to explain to Cape Town residents why... →
Govt will use entrepreneurship to lift more women out of poverty – Ramaphosa
12th August 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that with South Africa’s high unemployment rate, entrepreneurship is an important tool to empower more... →
