Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Ramaphosa says false narrative on S Africa's human rights culture must be challenged
24th March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday South Africans should challenge what he termed “the completely false narrative” that South Africa is a... →
Daily Podcast – March 20, 2025
20th March 2025 Making headlines: MKP wins ward from ANC in Western Cape; Amnesty International calls for legislation to protect human rights defenders; And, Congo... →
MKP wins ward from ANC in Western Cape
20th March 2025 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has won a seat, previously held by the African National Congress, in the Saldanha municipality, in the Western Cape... →
Amnesty International calls for legislation to protect human rights defenders
20th March 2025 Amnesty International South Africa on Thursday said there is an urgent need for specific legislation to protect those advocating for human rights,... →
DA reiterates need for competitive energy generation market with return of loadshedding
20th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance said the unannounced return of loadshedding showed the “incontrovertible need” for a competitive energy generation market.... →
DA wants urgent overhaul of SA’s foreign policy amid tensions with US, cites Constitution
19th March 2025 Democratic Alliance spokesperson on International Relations & Cooperation Emma Louise Powell stated on Wednesday that under the Government of... →
Daily Podcast – March 19, 2025
19th March 2025 Making headlines: South Africa consumer inflation at 3.2% y/y in February; Cogta committee calls for sustainable solutions for municipalities’... →
MKP questions GNU's commitment to public service professionalism as Bill passed
19th March 2025 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has urged all stakeholders to monitor the implementation of the Public Service Commission Bill once it becomes law, as... →
DA, GOOD Party oppose Motsoaledi’s decision to ban cannabis-based foodstuffs
18th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance and the GOOD Party called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene on Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s ban on... →
UJ confers honorary doctorate on Kgalema Motlanthe
18th March 2025 The University of Johannesburg (UJ) will on Tuesday confer an honorary doctorate in politics and international relations on “respected statesman”... →
DA calls for mayoral candidate applications for Gauteng, Free State
18th March 2025 Ahead of the upcoming 2026 Local Government Election, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling on “passionate, committed and skilled individuals”,... →
Naledi Pandor an Honorary UP Professor
18th March 2025 Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane noted on Tuesday that former International Relations and Cooperation Minister Dr Naledi... →
Sassa official arrests send message on intolerance of malfeasance – Bridget Masango
17th March 2025 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Social Development said the trend of arresting South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) officials... →
Ramaphosa calls for restructuring of ECD landscape, making it effective and inclusive
17th March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the creation of a collaborative framework for early childhood development (ECD), which brings together... →
SA, EU summit reaffirms unwavering commitment to multilateralism – Ramaphosa
17th March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that while South Africa and the EU are expanding their traditional areas of cooperation, they are now... →
Daily Podcast – March 14, 2025
14th March 2025 Making headlines: MKP says VAT increase a ‘declaration of war’, calls for national shutdown; IEC urges 192 inactive parties, including SACP, to... →
Committee recommends fines for nine MPs who failed to declare financial interests
14th March 2025 Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests says it has recommended that the Houses of Parliament reprimand nine MPs and impose... →
DA welcomes latest EU investment in South Africa
14th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) says a new EU investment and strategic partnership with South Africa, announced on 13 March during the eighth EU-South... →
IEC urges 192 inactive parties, including SACP, to renew registration or face cancellation
14th March 2025 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has given notice to 192 political parties of its intention to cancel their registration,... →
MKP says VAT increase a ‘declaration of war’, calls for national shutdown
14th March 2025 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party on Friday termed the proposed value added tax increase a “declaration of war” against the black working-class and poor,... →
DA urges reflection on mistakes as ineffective SADC mission withdraws troops from DRC
13th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) pointed out that while it welcomed the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC’s) decision to withdraw troops... →
Mbalula says DA’s rejection of Budget a ‘desperate attempt’ to undermine transformation
13th March 2025 Following the presentation of the much-awaited and controversial Budget speech on Wednesday, the African National Congress has accused the... →
Daily Podcast – March 12, 2025
12th March 2025 Making headlines: Lower VAT hikes included in delayed Budget that also draws on contingencies to match spending; Political parties reject... →
Political parties reject Godongwana’s Budget
12th March 2025 Opposition parties have rejected Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget speech, with Government of National Unity (GNU) partner the Democratic... →
Seizure of 155 illegal firearms welcome but more intelligence-led operations urged – Ian Cameron
12th March 2025 Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron said on Wednesday that the 155 illegal firearms seized by the South African... →
ANC confident Godongwana will present ‘balanced' budget in low growth environment
12th March 2025 Following what it termed “successive constructive engagements” within the African National Congress (ANC) and among the Government of National... →
Daily Podcast – March 11, 2025
11th March 2025 Making headlines: 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools successfully eradicated; EFF warns electronic voting will deepen inequality and... →
93% of identified pit toilets in public schools successfully eradicated – Siviwe Gwarube
11th March 2025 Despite the success of eradicating over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country, the Department of Basic Education said... →
CW board announces joint interim leaders, as Karam Singh steps down
11th March 2025 Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch has appointed head of finance and administration Lord Ntambw and head of communications Moira Campbell as... →
EFF warns electronic voting will deepen inequality and disenfranchise millions, as IEC seeks public feedback
11th March 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters on Tuesday expressed its disapproval with any attempts to transition South Africa to electronic elections, calling on... →
Families of anti-apartheid activists welcome reopening of inquests
11th March 2025 Law firm Bowmans, the Foundation for Human Rights and the families of anti-apartheid activist Nicholas Ramatua “Boiki” Tlhapi and member of the... →
Daily Podcast – March 10, 2025
10th March 2025 Making headlines: Water consumption in Gauteng decreases; Politicians mourn passing of Athol Fugard; And, Congo ex-president Kabila's allies to be... →
Schreiber wants full digital ID system by 2029 elections
10th March 2025 Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has said that digital transformation requires more than just technology, noting that by the time of the next... →
Politicians mourn passing of Athol Fugard
10th March 2025 Following the passing of dramatist, novelist and actor Athol Fugard, politicians have expressed their sadness, with the Economic Freedom Fighters... →
Democratic SA requires strong leadership – Dr Brigalia Bam
10th March 2025 Former Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) chairperson Dr Brigalia Bam said the creation of a democratic South Africa requires a... →
Govt proposes Presidential Johannesburg Working Group to accelerate service delivery, stabilise finances
7th March 2025 With the City of Johannesburg hosting the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday that government is... →
Daily Podcast – March 06, 2025
6th March 2025 Making headlines: MKP, ATM join forces ahead of elections; South Africa's current account deficit shrinks more than expected; And, US notifies S... →
New online tool helps citizens hold parliamentarians accountable
6th March 2025 A partnership between nonprofits the Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG), OpenUpSA, and the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, has resulted in the... →
Non-profit calls treason charges against AfriForum irresponsible, but criticises organisation
6th March 2025 Non-profit organisation the Campaign for Free Expression argued on Thursday that charging AfriForum and Solidarity with the crime of treason even... →
DA says US trip had nothing to do with AfriForum or retaining ‘white vote’
6th March 2025 The GOOD Party said on Thursday the Democratic Alliance’s visit to the US was an act of “poor political judgment and clumsiness”, and showed that... →
Global conflicts result of growing inequalities – G20 Sherpa Zane Dangor
5th March 2025 South African G20 Sherpa Zane Dangor on Wednesday attributed many of the global conflicts currently being witnessed to growing inequalities within... →
