Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
DA calls for Johannesburg city manager Floyd Brink’s removal following court judgment
4th December 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday called for the removal of City of Joburg city manager Floyd Brink after the South Gauteng High Court ruled... →
Ramaphosa faces criticism over reassignment of embattled Minister Thembi Simelane
4th December 2024 Political parties have condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent cabinet reshuffle, in which he moved embattled Justice and Constitutional... →
Political parties react to surprise drop in GDP
3rd December 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) pointed out that the country’s third quarter GDP performance is impetus to urgently accelerate the economic reforms... →
DA wants Rand Water to reschedule December maintenance
3rd December 2024 The Democratic Alliance is urging Rand Water to replan what the party calls a “ridiculous” mid-December water shut-off for large parts of the City... →
Parliamentary committee concerned about impact of tensions with US
3rd December 2024 The Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade expressed concerns that with the response from the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South... →
SA will use G20 to focus on low-income countries – Ramaphosa
3rd December 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed confidence in South Africa’s ability to present “the most impressive G20”, stating that under the... →
EFF says it will take legal action to ensure original Bela Bill clauses implemented
2nd December 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EEF) announced that it will be taking legal action to ensure that the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill is... →
Lamola urges increased investment, trade relations between SA, Nigeria
2nd December 2024 International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said on Monday that to galvanise economic cooperation and build upon the already... →
Daily Podcast – November 29, 2024
29th November 2024 Making headlines: Home Affairs Minister extends ZEP validity; Ramaphosa praises the performances of South Africa’s Olympic and Paralympic teams;... →
Zuma appoints MKP treasurer general, national spokesperson
29th November 2024 uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) president Jacob Zuma on Friday announced the appointments of Dr Thanti Mthanti as the party’s treasurer-general and... →
Ramaphosa praises the performances of S Africa’s Olympic and Paralympic teams
29th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday as the country honours its Olympic and Paralympic champions, it must recognise the ongoing work that needs... →
Home Affairs Minister extends ZEP validity
29th November 2024 Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Friday extended the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits until November 28, 2025, to allow time... →
Solidarity Movement declares BELA Bill settlement with govt
28th November 2024 The Solidarity Movement announced on Thursday that it has reached a settlement with government over the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill... →
ActionSA accuses DA of using Joburg water challenges for point-scoring
28th November 2024 ActionSA has accused the Democratic Alliance of grandstanding when handed over two memoranda of demands to the City of Johannesburg on Wednesday... →
PSA concerned about govt overspending, calls for amendment of Public Audit Act
28th November 2024 The Public Servants Association says it is dismayed that lack of consequence management, inefficiency of oversight committees and limited powers of... →
DA’s G20 proposals to Ramaphosa advocates for ‘principled’ foreign policy
28th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance said on Thursday it wants to see a “principled” foreign policy that adheres to the South African Constitution, and one that... →
ANCWL to take GBVF march to Ramaphosa during 16 Days of Activism
27th November 2024 The African National Congress Women’s League on Wednesday demanded that rape offenders receive no bail and that parole for rape offenders be... →
DA presents legislation to tackle corruption, strengthen cybersecurity
26th November 2024 Democratic Alliance Justice and Constitutional Development spokesperson Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach said on Tuesday while her party expected an... →
UCT’s 11th vice-chancellor wants to drive change in Africa
26th November 2024 The University of Cape Town installed its eleventh vice-chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela, who has vowed to position the institution as a... →
SIU gets green light to investigate State capture ACSA transactions
26th November 2024 The Special Investigating Unit has been authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption in interest rate swap agreements... →
Serious community-reported crimes decline by 5.1% – Senzo Mchunu
25th November 2024 Police Minister Senzo Mchunu pointed out on Monday that serious community-reported crimes showed an overall decline of 5.1%, calling on South... →
If you are unhappy with EFF leadership, the door is open – Malema tells critics
25th November 2024 Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, on Monday, hit back against party detractors and at criticism levelled against him, which he... →
Cooperative governance committee hears only W Cape received disaster funding from Treasury
22nd November 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Friday expressed concerns that, allegedly, only the Western Cape has... →
G20 Presidency a strong endorsement of SA's foreign policy approach – parly committee
22nd November 2024 International Relations and Cooperation Parliamentary Portfolio Committee chairperson Supra Mahumapelo said on Friday that the G20 Presidency was a... →
ANC says ICC arrest warrants a legal victory, GOOD Party says it is a symbolic riposte
22nd November 2024 The African National Congress said it regarded the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister... →
Mathews Phosa warns ANC support will decline further unless party tackles corruption
22nd November 2024 African National Congress veteran Mathews Phosa has warned that the party risks losing significant electoral support unless it takes decisive... →
Daily Podcast – November 21, 2024
21st November 2024 Making headlines: Govt declares foodborne illnesses a national disaster; Reserve Bank trims key rate by 25 basis points, stresses tough backdrop;... →
RISE Mzansi calls for full transparency on foodborne illness national disaster
21st November 2024 RISE Mzansi has implored Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa to establish systems to deter and prevent... →
Govt declares foodborne illnesses a national disaster
21st November 2024 South Africa’s National Disaster Management Centre has declared foodborne illnesses a national disaster, in response to countrywide sicknesses and... →
Govt acknowledges challenges despite easing of inflation
21st November 2024 Government on Thursday said the significant easing of consumer price inflation provided relief for households and businesses by lowering transport... →
Home Affairs dismisses officials for fraud, corruption, sexual harassment
21st November 2024 The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed 18 officials with immediate effect, with Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber saying this sends a... →
ActionSA urges SARB Governor to reduce interest rate by 50 bps
20th November 2024 ActionSA appealed to South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago to reduce the interest rate by 50 basis points at the upcoming Monetary... →
ANC denies regulation of spaza shops prioritises foreign nationals
20th November 2024 The African National Congress on Wednesday refuted what it termed misleading narratives, suggesting that the registration and regulation of all... →
Govt warns public against interfering in spaza shop registrations
20th November 2024 Government on Wednesday appealed to members of the public to not disturb the registration of spaza shops and other small and medium-sized business... →
GOOD Party wants secret ballot in motion of no confidence against George deputy mayor
20th November 2024 The GOOD Party has submitted a motion of no confidence against George municipality Deputy Mayor Raybin Figland, and has requested a secret ballot... →
DA concerned National State Enterprises Bill will bring back State capture
19th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance said on Tuesday that should the African National Congress succeed in pushing through to Parliament the National State... →
Treasury must provide KZN health dept with comprehensive financial rescue package – PSA
19th November 2024 The Public Servants Association expressed concern on Tuesday at the escalating financial crisis facing the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health,... →
Daily Podcast – November 18, 2024
18th November 2024 Making headlines: Ramaphosa calls for peaceful resolution to police standoff with illegal miners; South Africa ratings upgrade, employment figures... →
HSRC's first GBV report pushes for holistic, long-term solutions
18th November 2024 The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) on Monday called on Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities Sindisiwe... →
Prosecution of apartheid atrocities reinforces public trust in justice system – HSF
14th November 2024 The Helen Suzman Foundation welcomed the recent guilty plea by former apartheid police officer John Marais for the 1987 murder of anti-apartheid... →
DA petition gets over 200 000 signatures against Eskom's proposed 40% increase
14th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance has submitted the first batch of over 200 000 signatures, on its petition against Eskom's proposed 40% price hike, to the... →
