Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Mahumapelo says newly launched oversight mechanism for SA’s G20 presidency must be educational
28th March 2025 Portfolio Committee on International Relations chairperson Supra Mahumapelo has urged the Department of International Relations and Cooperation to... →
Use of gold Sassa card extended to April 30, CEO calls on beneficiaries to switch promptly
28th March 2025 The South African Social Security Agency on Friday welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to allow for the continued use of the Sassa... →
We have not created disinformation, the ANC has – Solidarity Movement
28th March 2025 The Solidarity Movement has said that although it did warn about the “dangers” of the Expropriation Act, it did not present allegations to the US... →
DA denies claim it is responsible for bid to rename Sandton Drive, EFF wants process to proceed
27th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg said it “vehemently” rejects assertions made by City of Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero that the party is... →
GOOD Party says ANC caucus leader's switch to DA a 'betrayal'
27th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday welcomed to its ranks the leader of the opposition and leader of the African National Congress in the City of... →
High corruption in policing points to govt inadequacy in confronting challenges – Corruption Watch
27th March 2025 Corruption Watch chairperson Professor Themba Maseko said on Thursday that the high number of corruption issues in the policing sector is an... →
UCT collaborates with French university to launch first dual degree programme in Africa
26th March 2025 The University of Cape Town (UCT) in collaboration with French university Sciences Po have launched the first dual degree programme in Africa,... →
GOOD Party calls for secret ballot in motion against Cape Town Speaker
26th March 2025 The GOOD Party says it will support Thursday’s motion of no confidence in Cape Town Speaker Felicity Purchase, calling for a secret ballot. GOOD... →
W Cape DA welcomes 49 members from ANC, ACDP, ARA
26th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape on Wednesday welcomed 49 members from the African National Congress, African Christian Democratic Party... →
Health Minister’s U-turn on cannabis-based foodstuffs ban welcomed
26th March 2025 Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer welcomed Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi’s decision to... →
Gauteng DA accuses Ramaphosa of belated push to rejuvenate CoJ in time for G20 summit
26th March 2025 Democratic Alliance Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s “delayed move” in calling for the rejuvenation of the City... →
Schreiber touts digital transformation at launch of border anti-corruption forum
25th March 2025 Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Tuesday called technology “our greatest ally” in the fight against fraud and corruption, as he addressed... →
S Africa must redefine foreign policy role amid shifting global dynamics – SAIIA
25th March 2025 South African Institute of International Affairs national council member Kuseni Dlamini pointed out that amid immediate crises facing South Africa,... →
Daily Podcast – March 24, 2025
24th March 2025 Making headlines: South Africa adds 800 MW capacity unit to national grid; Ramaphosa says false narrative on S Africa's human rights culture must... →
Ramaphosa says false narrative on S Africa's human rights culture must be challenged
24th March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday South Africans should challenge what he termed “the completely false narrative” that South Africa is a... →
Daily Podcast – March 20, 2025
20th March 2025 Making headlines: MKP wins ward from ANC in Western Cape; Amnesty International calls for legislation to protect human rights defenders; And, Congo... →
MKP wins ward from ANC in Western Cape
20th March 2025 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has won a seat, previously held by the African National Congress, in the Saldanha municipality, in the Western Cape... →
Amnesty International calls for legislation to protect human rights defenders
20th March 2025 Amnesty International South Africa on Thursday said there is an urgent need for specific legislation to protect those advocating for human rights,... →
DA reiterates need for competitive energy generation market with return of loadshedding
20th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance said the unannounced return of loadshedding showed the “incontrovertible need” for a competitive energy generation market.... →
DA wants urgent overhaul of SA’s foreign policy amid tensions with US, cites Constitution
19th March 2025 Democratic Alliance spokesperson on International Relations & Cooperation Emma Louise Powell stated on Wednesday that under the Government of... →
Daily Podcast – March 19, 2025
19th March 2025 Making headlines: South Africa consumer inflation at 3.2% y/y in February; Cogta committee calls for sustainable solutions for municipalities’... →
MKP questions GNU's commitment to public service professionalism as Bill passed
19th March 2025 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has urged all stakeholders to monitor the implementation of the Public Service Commission Bill once it becomes law, as... →
DA, GOOD Party oppose Motsoaledi’s decision to ban cannabis-based foodstuffs
18th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance and the GOOD Party called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene on Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s ban on... →
UJ confers honorary doctorate on Kgalema Motlanthe
18th March 2025 The University of Johannesburg (UJ) will on Tuesday confer an honorary doctorate in politics and international relations on “respected statesman”... →
DA calls for mayoral candidate applications for Gauteng, Free State
18th March 2025 Ahead of the upcoming 2026 Local Government Election, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling on “passionate, committed and skilled individuals”,... →
Naledi Pandor an Honorary UP Professor
18th March 2025 Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane noted on Tuesday that former International Relations and Cooperation Minister Dr Naledi... →
Sassa official arrests send message on intolerance of malfeasance – Bridget Masango
17th March 2025 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Social Development said the trend of arresting South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) officials... →
Ramaphosa calls for restructuring of ECD landscape, making it effective and inclusive
17th March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the creation of a collaborative framework for early childhood development (ECD), which brings together... →
SA, EU summit reaffirms unwavering commitment to multilateralism – Ramaphosa
17th March 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that while South Africa and the EU are expanding their traditional areas of cooperation, they are now... →
Daily Podcast – March 14, 2025
14th March 2025 Making headlines: MKP says VAT increase a ‘declaration of war’, calls for national shutdown; IEC urges 192 inactive parties, including SACP, to... →
Committee recommends fines for nine MPs who failed to declare financial interests
14th March 2025 Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests says it has recommended that the Houses of Parliament reprimand nine MPs and impose... →
DA welcomes latest EU investment in South Africa
14th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) says a new EU investment and strategic partnership with South Africa, announced on 13 March during the eighth EU-South... →
IEC urges 192 inactive parties, including SACP, to renew registration or face cancellation
14th March 2025 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has given notice to 192 political parties of its intention to cancel their registration,... →
MKP says VAT increase a ‘declaration of war’, calls for national shutdown
14th March 2025 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party on Friday termed the proposed value added tax increase a “declaration of war” against the black working-class and poor,... →
DA urges reflection on mistakes as ineffective SADC mission withdraws troops from DRC
13th March 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) pointed out that while it welcomed the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC’s) decision to withdraw troops... →
Mbalula says DA’s rejection of Budget a ‘desperate attempt’ to undermine transformation
13th March 2025 Following the presentation of the much-awaited and controversial Budget speech on Wednesday, the African National Congress has accused the... →
Daily Podcast – March 12, 2025
12th March 2025 Making headlines: Lower VAT hikes included in delayed Budget that also draws on contingencies to match spending; Political parties reject... →
Political parties reject Godongwana’s Budget
12th March 2025 Opposition parties have rejected Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget speech, with Government of National Unity (GNU) partner the Democratic... →
Seizure of 155 illegal firearms welcome but more intelligence-led operations urged – Ian Cameron
12th March 2025 Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron said on Wednesday that the 155 illegal firearms seized by the South African... →
ANC confident Godongwana will present ‘balanced' budget in low growth environment
12th March 2025 Following what it termed “successive constructive engagements” within the African National Congress (ANC) and among the Government of National... →
Daily Podcast – March 11, 2025
11th March 2025 Making headlines: 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools successfully eradicated; EFF warns electronic voting will deepen inequality and... →
