Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
MKP’s Zuma-Sambudla directs second public apology to Floyd Shivambu
14th February 2025 uMkhonto weSizwe Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has apologised again, this time directly to the party’s secretary-general Floyd Shivambu, saying... →
Defence Committee supports SANDF role in peacebuilding, as remains of soldiers come home
14th February 2025 The co-chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence Malusi Gigaba and Phiroane Phala stated that the deployment of the South African... →
AfriForum condemns ‘offensive, inflammatory’ statements targeting organisation
13th February 2025 Lobby group AfriForum has hit out against what it termed “offensive and inflammatory” statements directed at the organisation, specifically... →
Parly committee demands accountability from defence dept on finances
13th February 2025 Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans chairperson Dakota Legoete is asking for full accountability from the Department of Military... →
Govt has higher burden to justify land expropriation with new Act – Land reform expert
13th February 2025 Under the controversial recently assented Expropriation Act, the South African government actually has a higher burden to prove and justify why an... →
‘We will not be bullied’ – Macpherson hits back at DPWI detractors as he outlines improvements
12th February 2025 Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson said on Wednesday his department is taking decisive action against corruption and... →
Parly Home Affairs committee reschedules submissions on Immigration Amendment Bill again
12th February 2025 After rescheduling the last two oral submissions on the Immigration Amendment Bill, the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has once again extended... →
Healthcare coalition proposes de-politicising healthcare management, says NHI ‘deeply flawed’
12th February 2025 A group of healthcare organisations, the Universal Healthcare Access Coalition, has expressed its belief that the National health Insurance Act is... →
Daily Podcast – February 11, 2025
11th February 2025 Making headlines: Zuma asks daughter to apologise to Shivambu or face MKP membership termination; South Africa eases rules for deals with State... →
EFF condemns Trump’s ‘genocidal declaration’ against Palestinians
11th February 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Tuesday said it was not surprised by US President Donald Trump’s sentiments on the forced removal of... →
SA’s G20 Presidency an opportunity for more climate finance commitments – Corruption Watch
11th February 2025 Anti-corruption movement Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index has urged governments, international organisations, and... →
Zuma asks daughter to apologise to Shivambu or face MKP membership termination
11th February 2025 uMkhonto weSizwe Party President Jacob Zuma has asked his daughter and party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla to immediately issue an unconditional public... →
Daily Podcast – February 10, 2025
10th February 2025 Making headlines: Ndlozi leaves EFF, politics; DA asks court to nullify Expropriation Act; And, Uganda names new central bank governor →
MKP’s treason charges ‘absurd’ – AfriForum
10th February 2025 Lobby group AfriForum said on Monday that any investigation will confirm that there are no grounds for the “false allegations” of treason being... →
DA asks court to nullify Expropriation Act
10th February 2025 The Democratic Alliance has asked the Western Cape High Court for an order that will nullify the Expropriation Act in its current form, saying the... →
Ndlozi leaves EFF, politics
10th February 2025 Economic Freedom Fighters’ Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has officially announced his resignation from party politics, briefly noting his interest in making... →
Ramaphosa reaffirms commitment to diplomatic, political solution for DRC
10th February 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday reaffirmed the country’s commitment to a diplomatic and political solution that prioritises the stability of... →
Daily Podcast – February 07, 2025
7th February 2025 Making headlines: Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s SoNA; AfriForum blames ANC for tensions with US; And, flags will fly at half-mast for fallen S... →
AfriForum blames ANC for tensions with US
7th February 2025 Afrikaner lobby group AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel on Friday gave feedback on what the organisation describes as the African National Congress’s... →
Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s SoNA
7th February 2025 Opposition parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, with the GOOD Party praising... →
Salga wants SoNA to address municipal challenges
6th February 2025 As the country braces for the seventh administration’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), South African Local Government Association (Salga)... →
Parly Health Committee: SA must develop local healthcare solutions after PEPFAR withdrawal
6th February 2025 The Portfolio Committee on Health emphasised the need for South Africa to strengthen its sovereignty in health matters and reduce reliance on... →
SA ready to discuss G20 agenda with US despite no-show
6th February 2025 Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said on Thursday that South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025 will not be confined... →
Ramaphosa to outline strategic GNU priorities during SoNA – Presidency
5th February 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday deliver his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) at 19:00, where he will outline the task of the... →
Steenhuisen says ANC in GNU must embrace economic reform, DA plans court action over Expropriation Act
5th February 2025 The Democratic Alliance stated on Wednesday that while its Ministers are delivering growth and jobs in their respective portfolios, it continues to... →
Ramaphosa opened the Presidency to be bought, controlled, manipulated – EFF
5th February 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters said on Wednesday it was disappointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to “break diplomatic protocols” by... →
Ramaphosa speaks with Trump ally Elon Musk about misinformation
4th February 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated South Africa’s constitutionally embedded values of the respect for the rule of law, justice, fairness and... →
Civil society hits back at Trump’s ‘lies’ as he threatens to cut aid to South Africa
4th February 2025 South African civil society organisations have accused US President Donald Trump of “dangerous lies”, following his statements that South Africa is... →
AfriForum’s Kriel wants Hawks confirmation of charges against Malema, Shivambu in VBS case
4th February 2025 Following a meeting between the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation and lobby group AfriForum, the organisation is seeking confirmation... →
Diplomacy the sustainable pathway for lasting peace in DRC – Ramaphosa
3rd February 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that any instability in Africa affects the prospects for growth and development across the entire... →
Solidarity, AfriForum want Trump to punish ANC, not citizens, over Land Expropriation policy
3rd February 2025 Civil society organisation the Solidarity Movement said it will ask the Trump Administration to exercise pressure on African National Congress... →
Hawks prioritising State capture investigations overview reveals
31st January 2025 Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya announced on Friday that 2 241 statements have been obtained in... →
DA to demand answers on SANDF deaths in DRC during Parly debate
31st January 2025 The Democratic Alliance said it will use an upcoming debate in Parliament to demand answers on why South African National Defence Force members... →
Opposition parties reject Nersa’s tariff hike, EFF calls for review of approval process
31st January 2025 Opposition parties have rejected the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s decision to grant State power utility Eskom a 12.74% tariff hike,... →
GOOD Party ‘cautiously optimistic’ after Zuma-Sambudla appears in court
30th January 2025 The GOOD Party points out that while former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s case has been “excruciatingly slow”, the party... →
DA touts possibility of smear campaign against Smith, Limberg
30th January 2025 The Democratic Alliance in Western Cape said it was encouraged by Cape Town Safety and Security MMC JP Smith and Water and Sanitation MMC Xanthea... →
AfriForum will test Expropriation Act’s constitutionality in court
30th January 2025 Civil rights organisation AfriForum announced on Thursday that it will prevent the Expropriation Act’s promulgation, saying it significantly... →
Parly defence committee explains postponement of SANDF meeting
30th January 2025 The rescheduled committee meeting to discuss the deaths of South African National Defence Force members in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,... →
SA in no position to take role of peacemaker – Rwandan President takes aim at Ramaphosa
30th January 2025 Rwandan President Paul Kagame has hit out against South Africa as conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues, with choice words for... →
Opposition in WC Legislature call for integrity in Saps’ investigation of tender fraud allegations in Cape Town
29th January 2025 Opposition parties in the Western Cape Legislature are calling for an urgent meeting with Provincial Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile, to... →
SACP, Hani family reiterate call for inquest into Chris Hani’s assassination
29th January 2025 The South African Communist Party and the family of freedom fighter Chris Hani, represented by his widow Limpho Hani, on Wednesday repeated a call... →
