Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
ActionSA calls for scrapping of the proposed National Dialogue
13th June 2025 ActionSA has called for the proposed National Dialogue to be halted, calling instead for robust economic policies and investment in strengthening... →
DA calls for urgent action, accountability for defence’s operational breakdown
13th June 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Friday expressed concern at the accelerating collapse of South Africa’s defence capabilities, calling for urgent... →
Mashatile undertakes working visit to Russia to strengthen bilateral economic, trade ties
13th June 2025 Deputy President Paul Mashatile will from June 17 till 21, undertake a working visit to the Russian Federation, aimed at strengthening bilateral... →
Ramaphosa to visit amid EC floods and rising death toll
13th June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday visit flood-affected areas in the Eastern Cape, where he will monitor progress on government’s response... →
DA concerned IPID case backlog threatens justice, accountability
12th June 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday called for a comprehensive turnaround strategy to capacitate the Independent Police Investigative... →
Ramaphosa calls for caution, cooperation amid winter conditions, assuring govt’s full attention
11th June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday expressed sadness at the loss of lives in incidents in the Eastern Cape that have been linked to severe... →
Ramaphosa to convene National Convention on S Africa’s future, urges public input
11th June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that a National Convention, which will set the agenda for the National Dialogue, will be held on August 15.... →
ActionSA accuses DA of insecurity, desperation with motion against Tshwane Speaker
11th June 2025 ActionSA on Wednesday accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of acting in desperation to destabilise the Tshwane government with its plan to bring a... →
Ramaphosa to meet Batohi, denies State capture in the NPA
10th June 2025 Ahead of his meeting with National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he does not believe there is... →
Daily Podcast – June 10, 2025
10th June 2025 Making headlines: Motsoaledi assures SA has robust surveillance systems in place amid new Covid variant; CDE advises Ramaphosa not to extend... →
CDE calls for inquiry into NPA, advises Ramaphosa not to extend Batohi’s tenure
10th June 2025 Think tank, Centre for Development and Enterprise executive director Ann Bernstein has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to not extend the term of... →
Motsoaledi assures SA has robust surveillance systems in place amid new Covid variant
10th June 2025 Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday assured that South Africa is actively monitoring the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant, known as... →
AfriForum accuses Steenhuisen of playing ‘political game’ in stance on farm attacks
9th June 2025 Lobby group AfriForum said on Monday that if Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen does not urgently take official steps to demand the... →
Daily Podcast – June 09, 2025
9th June 2025 Making headlines: Ramaphosa says transformation is a necessity, not a favour; DA accuses Motshekga of sabotaging defence sector oversight; And,... →
DA says BBBEE risks derailing economic diplomacy efforts, asks Lamola to account
9th June 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola to account for what it describes as the... →
DA accuses Motshekga of sabotaging defence sector oversight
9th June 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has said it will pursue all available parliamentary channels to hold Defence Minister Angie Motshekga accountable as... →
Transformation is a necessity, not a favour – Ramaphosa
9th June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that economic growth without transformation entrenches exclusion, and that transformation without growth... →
Calls for action on farm attacks not a plea for special treatment – DA
6th June 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Friday, while the adoption of a Joint Parliamentary Committee report on farm murders is a step in the right... →
Ramaphosa extends condolences on passing of Zambia’s Edgar Lungu
6th June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered condolences to the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, following his passing on Thursday, in a... →
DA proposes reform of NPA
6th June 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Friday urged Parliament to support its reforms to turn around what it labelled South Africa’s “broken” National... →
ActionSA demands urgent removal of Shamila Batohi
6th June 2025 ActionSA said on Friday it will formally write to Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi to demand that Advocate... →
Joburg mayor promises accelerated service delivery with launch of Joburg ‘bomb squad’
5th June 2025 In celebration of youth month, Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero on Thursday launched the Joburg Bomb Squad (JBS), the City’s specialised unit that... →
ActionSA slams Ministers’ travel spend of over R200m during ‘economic crisis’
5th June 2025 ActionSA MP Alan Beesley said the revelation from its Government of National Unity Performance Tracker that Ministers in the coalition government... →
Solidarity files complaint with UN’s ILO over SA’s ‘racial abuses’
5th June 2025 Trade union Solidarity argued that government’s April publication of employment equity regulations and sectoral targets contradicted a 2023... →
Health association takes legal action against NHI Act
5th June 2025 The Health Funders Association has launched a legal challenge against key aspects of the National Health Insurance Act, citing the Act as... →
Families of anti-apartheid activists welcome new commission, but say it can’t effect remedies
4th June 2025 Twenty-five survivors and the families of victims of apartheid-era crimes, along with the Foundation for Human Rights, have expressed support for... →
SA will convene side event at financing conference in Spain, in support of SDGs – Ramaphosa
4th June 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will organise a side event at the fourth International Conference on Financing for... →
DA wants to see prosecutions in SANDF Covid-19 irregular expenditure case
4th June 2025 The Democratic Alliance said on Wednesday it is hopeful that the case into the R250-million irregular expenditure by the South African National... →
Daily Podcast - June 03, 2025
3rd June 2025 Making headlines: MKP redeploys Shivambu to National Assembly for violating the party’s constitution; South Africa's GDP vulnerable to sliding into... →
ActionSA, EFF blame GNU for minimal GDP growth, while DA calls for ‘hard decisions’ to grow economy
3rd June 2025 Opposition parties have reacted to South Africa’s 0.1% GDP increase in the first quarter, with ActionSA and the Economic Freedom Fighters laying... →
Hlophe ruling important measure to protect judiciary – FUL
3rd June 2025 Freedom Under Law on Tuesday welcomed the Western Cape High Court ruling against uMkhonto we Sizwe Party Member of Parliament and impeached judge... →
SA, Lesotho bolster trade agreements
3rd June 2025 Department of Trade, Industry and Competition deputy director-general of trade Ambassador Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter on Tuesday welcomed the commitment... →
DA welcomes court victory against John Hlophe
2nd June 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday celebrated its court victory against uMkhonto we Sizwe Member of Parliament Dr John Hlophe after the High... →
‘South Africa belongs to all who live in it’ – ActionSA wants Constitution’s preamble changed to tackle illegal immigration
2nd June 2025 ActionSA has submitted a suite of proposed constitutional amendments aimed at overhauling key provisions, that it believes have been misused to... →
Ramaphosa urges employers to provide opportunities for youth as fifth phase of BEEI is launched
2nd June 2025 As the fifth phase of the Basic Education Employment Initiative gets underway on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged employers to give young... →
SANPC launch has potential to redefine SA’s energy future – ANC
30th May 2025 The African National Congress said on Friday that the launch of the South African National Petroleum Company has positioned South Africa to harness... →
Daily Podcast – May 30, 2025
30th May 2025 Making headlines: DA supports inquiry into TRC prosecution delays; South African rand holds gains after Reserve Bank focuses on lower inflation... →
Mashatile says public service must be depoliticised if development goals are to be achieved
30th May 2025 Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday called for urgency in enhancing State capacity, as he acknowledged that there are areas where the... →
DA supports inquiry into TRC prosecution delays
30th May 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Friday expressed support for the establishment of a commission of inquiry into delays in investigation and prosecution... →
Daily Podcast – May 29, 2025
29th May 2025 Making headlines: South Africa producer inflation unchanged; EFF asks court to stop proposed fuel levy hike; And, Nigeria's Tinubu touts economic... →
Refine coal, rework empowerment, secure property rights to boost investment – Economic analyst
29th May 2025 Independent political and economic advisory firm Private Clients director Dr Frans Cronje argued on Thursday that for South Africa to see a lift in... →
