Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
MK Party certain of victory against ANC at Appeals court
8th August 2024 Following the African National Congress (ANC) being granted leave to appeal the High Court judgment, which dismissed its copyright infringement... →
ANC NEC commits to pay back any VBS Mutual Bank monies accrued – Fikile Mbalula
8th August 2024 The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has resolved that the party will return any VBS Mutual Bank monies proven to... →
ActionSA demands comprehensive citizenship audit
8th August 2024 ActionSA wants a comprehensive citizenship audit in South Africa following the Department of Home Affairs’ announcement that it has established... →
WHO elevates mpox outbreak response
8th August 2024 With the African region facing an unprecedented surge in mpox cases, the World Health Organization has elevated its outbreak response to the... →
DA hopeful of R280m Estina case reinstatement
8th August 2024 Despite the Estina Vrede Dairy case being struck off the roll by the Bloemfontein High Court, the Democratic Alliance said on Thursday it is... →
DA welcomes PA’s Christo Alexander to the party
7th August 2024 George municipality Councillor Christo Alexander has moved from the Patriotic Alliance (PA) to the Democratic Alliance (DA), a move that the DA... →
‘It’s mischievous to reduce Presidential izimbizo to rands, cents’ – Presidency defends spending R44m
7th August 2024 Amid criticism that the Presidency had spent R44-million of taxpayer money on an 18-month series of Presidential izimbizo, Presidential... →
Justice committee commends NPA for Bosasa asset raid
7th August 2024 Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development chairperson Xola Nqola on Wednesday applauded the National Prosecuting Authority for... →
EFF condemns ‘misuse’ of public funds on Presidential imbizos
7th August 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters has condemned what it termed the “disgraceful misuse of public funds” on Cyril Ramaphosa’s Presidential imbizo... →
‘Give Saps space to work’ – Police Minister Mchunu tells media
6th August 2024 African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) member and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on Tuesday acknowledged that while crime... →
Police committee underscores need to strengthen officers' health, wellness
6th August 2024 Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron highlighted on Tuesday that resilience building and general support care should be a central... →
AfriForum condemns ‘political interference’ in schools
5th August 2024 Non-governmental organisation AfriForum has condemned any political interference in schools and “attempts to discredit legitimate actions by... →
Govt praises John Kani for being honoured with Order of the British Empire
5th August 2024 The Government Communication and Information System on Monday congratulated South Africa’s veteran actor, director and playwright Dr John Kani for... →
DA requests Parliamentary debate on rising electricity tariffs
5th August 2024 The Democratic Alliance has written to National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza requesting that Parliament hold a debate on the rapidly rising cost... →
MVC rejects Coalitions Bill amendments that 'diminish political rights'
5th August 2024 Non-governmental organisation My Vote Counts noted that while there are several elements of the Coalitions Bill that it supports, it strongly... →
Eradicating crime can restore security critical to economic activity – Ramaphosa
5th August 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that beyond the trauma and instability that crime causes in communities, it is also an impediment to... →
Chief Justice’s office rubbishes claims of tension between Zondo, Madlanga
2nd August 2024 The Office of the Chief Justice on Friday dismissed reports of friction between Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, saying... →
Racist incidents at schools manifestation of larger systemic problem – IJR
2nd August 2024 Non-governmental organisation the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation said on Friday that government, particularly the Department of... →
AfriForum’s NSFAS corruption complaint handed over to SIU for investigation
2nd August 2024 Civil rights organisation AfriForum said the referral of its Public Protector’s complaint on National Student Financial Aid Scheme corruption to... →
IEC welcomes fourth consecutive clean audit
2nd August 2024 Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa CEO Sy Mamabolo welcomed the commission's and Political Party Funding system’s fourth consecutive... →
Daily Podcast – August 01, 2024
1st August 2024 Making headlines: ANC pursues court order to stop MK Party from using its trademark; South Africa showcases some success in fighting crime scourge;... →
DA disappointed with FF Plus, ANC coalition in Oudtshoorn
1st August 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Oudtshoorn expressed disappointment that the Freedom Front Plus (FF+) “placed their party interest above the... →
Minister attributes drop in rhino poaching to dehorning
1st August 2024 Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George noted on Thursday a significant drop in rhino poaching during May and June,... →
ANC pursues court order to stop MK Party from using its trademarks
1st August 2024 The African National Congress confirmed on Thursday that its legal team is appearing in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court to seek leave to appeal to the... →
DA reports Tsantsabane municipality to SAHRC for violating residents’ right to water
1st August 2024 The Democratic Alliance in the Northern Cape wants the Tsantsabane municipality’s poor financial management to be urgently addressed, thereby... →
Ramaphosa signs law empowering IPID to investigate offences committed by Saps officers
31st July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday signed into law the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Amendment Bill, which empowers the... →
Daily Podcast – July 31, 2024
31st July 2024 Making headlines: ANC says there is no outperformance of the party in GNU; SAHRC decries increased incidents of racism, updates on EFF Cllr matter;... →
SAHRC decries increased incidents of racism, updates on EFF Cllr matter
31st July 2024 The South African Human Rights Commission says it is urgently assessing Economic Freedom Fighters Councillor Obakeng Ramabodu’s matter in line with... →
ANC says there is no outperformance of the party in GNU
31st July 2024 The African National Congress on Wednesday rejected a news report which claimed that senior ANC members have complained that Democratic Alliance... →
ActionSA seeks legal advice to rescind Andile Gobinca’s appointment in CoJ
31st July 2024 ActionSA has said it will seek legal advice with the aim of rescinding Andile Gobinca’s appointment as Secretary to the City of Johannesburg... →
Tshwane DA wants EFF’s Obakeng Ramabodu investigated for ‘racist remarks’
30th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance in Tshwane said on Tuesday it has filed a case with the South African Police Service against Economic Freedom Fighters... →
Dismissal of EFF case affirms processes for maintaining order – Parliament
30th July 2024 Parliament welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of the Economic Freedom Fighters’ legal challenge, saying the latest ruling upheld the decisions... →
Economic transformation should be at the centre of GNU's dialogue – Mashatile
26th July 2024 Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday urged all sectors of society to work with the Government of National Unity to ensure a stable, efficient... →
Daily Podcast – July 25, 2024
25th July 2024 Making headlines: Zizi Kodwa resigns as ANC MP; DA challenges Ramaphosa’s May speech in Electoral Court; And, UN says death toll from Ethiopia... →
Zizi Kodwa resigns as ANC MP
25th July 2024 Former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has resigned as an African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament with immediate effect.... →
DA challenges Ramaphosa’s May speech in Electoral Court
25th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance will appear before the Electoral Court on Thursday in a case against President Cyril Ramaphosa, following his speech to the... →
GNU’s current fiscal strategy must be strengthened, CDE advises
25th July 2024 Policy think tank the Center for Development and Enterprise on Thursday urged the Government of National Unity to refrain from making any new... →
ActionSA promises to chair Gauteng Scopa ‘without fear or favour’
25th July 2024 ActionSA on Thursday welcomed the Gauteng Legislature’s appointment of John Moodey as the chairperson of the provincial Standing Committee on... →
Solidarity says court judgment major breakthrough in NHI fight
24th July 2024 Solidarity noted on Wednesday that it has achieved a major breakthrough in its fight against the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) when a... →
DA welcomes Climate Change Act
24th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape noted on Wednesday that it is looking forward to the development of the regulations which will guide... →
GNU could spark SA's economic revival – Justice Malala
23rd July 2024 Renowned South African political commentator Justice Malala on Tuesday expressed positive sentiments on the possibility of prosperity with the... →
