Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
0.6% GDP growth positive sign for economic growth – ANC
5th March 2025 The African National Congress said on Wednesday South Africa’s 0.6% GDP growth shows a positive growth trajectory despite challenges in areas such... →
DA says MKP’s treason charges against AfriForum will harden US attitudes against SA
5th March 2025 Democratic Alliance national spokesperson Willie Aucamp has said that the uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s recent treason charges filed against AfriForum,... →
Daily Podcast – March 04, 2025
4th March 2025 Making headlines: South Africa's GDP grew by 0.6% in the fourth quarter; Petrol, diesel prices to decrease; And, UN appeals for funds to help... →
ActionSA demands 'real reform', DA says 0.6% GDP growth a ‘warning sign’
4th March 2025 ActionSA on Tuesday called on the Government of National Unity (GNU) to break the African National Congress’s (ANC’s) so-called “addiction to... →
No legal grounds for treason charges – AfriForum
4th March 2025 Lobby group AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel argued on Tuesday that there are no legal grounds for the treason charges brought against the organisation,... →
ActionSA to table Constitutional Amendment to get rid of deputy Cabinet Ministers
3rd March 2025 ActionSA announced on Monday a Cabinet Reform Package that it hopes will save R1.5-billion in taxpayer money and rid government of a “bloated... →
Parly committee wants housing fund to be unlocked urgently to assist KZN flood victims
3rd March 2025 Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements chairperson Nocks Seabi stated on Monday that during periods of devastation and distress, government... →
Education system must equip learners for tech-driven global economy – Ramaphosa
3rd March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that better educational outcomes in basic education are linked to broader social and economic... →
Capable, ethical State essential for success of MTDP – ANC
28th February 2025 The African National Congress says the rapid finalisation and adoption of the Medium-Term Development Plan within a short period after the... →
ANC declares over R12m in donations in its quarterly party funding disclosure
28th February 2025 For the second consecutive quarter, the African National Congress declared the most donations, more than R12-million, with the Independent... →
DA files ethics complaint against Ntshavheni
28th February 2025 The Democratic Alliance wants Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and the South African National Defence Force to be held accountable,... →
ActionSA wants GNU to use Budget to bolster healthcare amid USAID funding cuts
28th February 2025 ActionSA on Friday expressed deep concerns with the permanent funding cuts by the United States Agency for International Development, to South... →
AfriForum hits back at Ramaphosa’s accusations of sowing division
28th February 2025 Lobby group AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel has reiterated his accusation that President Cyril Ramaphosa and the African National Congress are causing... →
Parly committee happy with PostBank progress on Sassa cards
27th February 2025 Portfolio Committee on Communication and Digital Technologies chairperson Khusela Diko says the committee “appreciated” the PostBank’s 28% progress... →
DA calls for cancellation of army’s upcoming conference in light of DRC conflict
27th February 2025 The Democratic Alliance wants the immediate cancellation of the South African Army’s upcoming Cadre Command Conference, citing respect for the... →
GNU disagreements illustrate absence of effective integration – Joel Netshitenzhe
27th February 2025 Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection executive director Joel Netshitenzhe on Thursday noted that poor alignment in terms of technocratic... →
ANC announces Gauteng provincial task team
26th February 2025 African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula announced on Wednesday the party’s provincial task team for Gauteng, led by... →
Daily Podcast – February 26, 2025
26th February 2025 Making headlines: South Africa's inflation rises less than expected in January; Loadshedding suspended following recovery of generation capacity;... →
SANDF confirms all injured soldiers repatriated from DRC
26th February 2025 The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans has welcomed confirmation from the South African National Defence Force that all injured... →
DA: Dr Mark Burke: Address by DA's Spokesperson on Finance, Proposals for Budget 2025, Parliament (25/02/2025)
25th February 2025 Firstly, what I want to make clear is that the R60 billion in new expenditure that the Treasury said it needs to fund, is only 3% of the overall... →
Daily Podcast – February 25, 2025
25th February 2025 Making headlines: Mbalula announces ANC KZN’s new top 6; Injured SANDF soldiers repatriated from DRC; And, Reserve Bank governor says trade and tax... →
DA urges govt to cut unnecessary expenditure as Budget goes back to drawing board
25th February 2025 Democratic Alliance spokesperson on Finance Dr Mark Burke told Parliament that South Africa does not have a revenue problem, calling on the... →
Disagreements within GNU will not break it – Justice Malala
25th February 2025 Renowned South African political commentator Justice Malala noted on Tuesday that disagreements within the Government of National Unity will not... →
Daily Podcast – February 24, 2025
24th February 2025 Making headlines: Eskom reduces loadshedding to Stage 4; DA wants Ntshavheni gone; And, 7 000 killed since January in fighting in DRC, says Congo... →
DA wants Portfolio Committee to oversee the Presidency, wants Ntshavheni gone
24th February 2025 Following unauthorised expenditure worth R80-million forming part of the expanded fraud and corruption investigation against Minister in the... →
GNU disagreements a sign of healthy, robust democracy – Ramaphosa
24th February 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that the process of forging agreement among the political parties in the Government of National... →
Parties react to crime stats, call for ‘realistic plan’ to combat crime
21st February 2025 The GOOD Party called on the Western Cape government and relevant authorities to urgently reevaluate the Western Cape Safety Plan, with ActionSA... →
Cabinet urges S African unity amid misinformation from Trump administration
21st February 2025 South Africa's Government of National Unity Cabinet has urged all South Africans to rally in support of the country during a time of... →
9.8% drop in murder cases, but Saps to reassess policing in hotspots
21st February 2025 Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announced on Friday that the South African Police Service has dedicated next week Thursday to reviewing policing in... →
Parties react to Budget speech postponement
19th February 2025 Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema said the postponement of the 2025 Budget speech rendered Parliament “useless”, arguing that there is... →
Sassa recipients to receive grants beyond black card deadline, but only from Post Office
19th February 2025 The Portfolio Committee on Social Development and the Portfolio Committee on Communication and Digital Technologies on Wednesday welcomed news that... →
ANC reconfigures Gauteng, KZN PECs
19th February 2025 The African National Congress has reconfigured its Provincial Executive Committees in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, incorporating experienced leaders... →
Daily Podcast – February 18, 2025
18th February 2025 Making headlines: South Africa's unemployment rate falls slightly to 31.9% in fourth quarter; Wits highlights its measures to help financially... →
GOOD Party renews call for Basic Income Grant as unemployment remains high
18th February 2025 GOOD Party secretary-general Brett Herron believes government has “no choice” but to implement a Basic Income Grant, following the release of the... →
DA commits to uphold 'mutually beneficial partnership' with Trump administration
18th February 2025 The Democratic Alliance said on Tuesday despite ideological and policy differences in the Government of National Unity, the DA, and its coalition... →
Accelerate economic reforms to drive investment, create jobs – DA urges Godongwana
17th February 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Monday it expects Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, to focus his Budget on accelerating economic reforms that... →
ActionSA opposes application to overhaul political party funding
17th February 2025 ActionSA pointed out on Monday that while it is not opposed to transparency in political party funding, it opposed My Vote Counts’ “short-sighted... →
SACP wants Budget focus on large-scale employment, warns against VAT increases
17th February 2025 The South African Communist Party has, in advance, condemned and rejected the upcoming Budget if it entails an increase in value-added tax, and is... →
Daily Podcast – February 14, 2025
14th February 2025 Making headlines: Zuma-Sambudla directs second public apology to Floyd Shivambu; Police arrest 2 more suspects over Steinhoff fraud; And, AU summit... →
Eskom working to end years of governance failings, CEO and chairperson assure
14th February 2025 Eskom CEO Dan Marokane assures that the State-owned utility is applying the same effort to end years of governance and accountability failings, as... →
DA urges comments on last day of submissions for State Enterprises Bill
14th February 2025 The Democratic Alliance said on Friday that it will not support the centralised model proposed in the National State Enterprises Bill, which it... →
