Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
DA lays criminal complaint against Tshwane deputy mayor, with Gerrie Nel’s help
Updated 15 minutes ago The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane on Wednesday formally laid a criminal complaint against Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise at the Brooklyn... →
NGO blames dept fragmentation for high levels of child abuse
2nd December 2025 Non-governmental organisation focussing on child abuse, Teddy Bear Foundation clinical director Dr Shaheda Omar said on Tuesday that ending... →
DA lays fraud charges against Tshwane deputy mayor
2nd December 2025 The Democratic Alliance will on Wednesday lay fraud charges against Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise at the Brooklyn Police Station. Charges will... →
Ramaphosa extends completion date for TRC inquiry to July
1st December 2025 The commission of inquiry into political interference in the investigation and prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases has... →
AfriForum blames Ramaphosa, ANC for friction with US
1st December 2025 Lobby group AfriForum on Monday claimed that the “reckless” actions and policies of President Cyril Ramaphosa and other African National Congress... →
Cachalia notes drop in most crime categories, confident in Madlanga Commission
28th November 2025 Releasing the long-delayed crime statistics on Friday, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said tackling organised crime and its associated... →
DA demands Menzi Simelane’s removal from shortlist of NDPP candidates
28th November 2025 The Democratic Alliance wants Johannesburg Society of Advocates' advocate Menzi Simelane removed from the shortlisted candidates being interviewed... →
Gag order lifted, Open Secrets celebrates interdict victory
28th November 2025 Non-profit organisation Open Secrets is celebrating the lifting of a gag order, after it won against an urgent interdict, which sought to silence... →
Six candidates advance to interview stage for NPA top post
27th November 2025 Six candidates are in the running to be South Africa’s next National Director of Public Prosecutions, including former National Prosecuting... →
DA lays criminal charges against Zuma-Sambudla
27th November 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday laid criminal charges against uMkhonto we Sizwe Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, for her alleged role in... →
High Court judge placed on special leave amid corruption scandal
27th November 2025 Chief Justice Mandisa Maya announced on Thursday that Gauteng High Court judge Portia Phahlane has been placed on special leave with immediate... →
Parly committee hears of persistent forced sterilisation of HIV positive women
27th November 2025 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health on Thursday demanded accountability measures against those responsible for the “long-standing and... →
Call for High Court Judge to step down amid corruption allegations
26th November 2025 Civil society organisation Judges Matter on Wednesday called for Gauteng High Court Judge Portia Phahlane to step down from her judicial duties and... →
Ramaphosa to attend fourth BNC in Mozambique
26th November 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa will next week attend the fourth South Africa-Mozambique Bi-National Commission, with the aims of enhancing economic... →
Daily Podcast – November 25, 2025
25th November 2025 Making headlines: DA to lay criminal charges against Zuma-Sambudla; DA’s Zille says South Africa’s ruling alliance unlikely to last; And, Nigeria... →
DA to lay criminal charges against Zuma-Sambudla
25th November 2025 The Democratic Alliance wants the South African Police Service to investigate uMkhonto we Sizwe Party Member of Parliament Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s... →
Stable global trade systems essential for growth – Ramaphosa tells AU-EU Summit
25th November 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday urged governments to ensure that trade becomes a powerful instrument for inclusive, sustainable and balanced... →
Parly confident in Saps investigation into S Africans stranded in Donbas
24th November 2025 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation on Monday expressed confidence in the South African Police... →
Ramaphosa lauds success of G20 Leaders’ Summit
24th November 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday celebrated the success of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, saying while “some” sought to create division and... →
DA refers Steenhuisen-George dispute to Federal Legal Commission
24th November 2025 The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Executive have resolved to refer the internal dispute between party leader John Steenhuisen and recently removed... →
DBE proposes single national school calendar
21st November 2025 The Department of Basic Education on Friday called for “national alignment” in education as it set out proposals to scrap the staggered reopening... →
Parly committee welcomes GBVF crisis declaration, urges swift rollout of National Strategic Plan
21st November 2025 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Social Development says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of gender-based violence and femicide as a... →
Ramaphosa promises to mobilise global health financing amid cuts
20th November 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that government is committed to garnering global health financing amid the withdrawal of overseas... →
Stepping aside does not imply guilt on my side – Malusi Gigaba
20th November 2025 African National Congress MP Malusi Gigaba said on Thursday that the party’s step-aside principle does not imply guilt on his side, stating that... →
Daily Podcast – November 20, 2025
20th November 2025 Making headlines: South African key rate lowered at first decision under new inflation target; Malusi Gigaba says stepping aside does not imply... →
Amnesty International urges G20 to spotlight human rights
20th November 2025 Amnesty International South Africa has challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government to demonstrate its commitment to addressing human... →
US excludes S Africa from ‘revolutionary’ HIV prevention meds, will only provide 300 000 doses globally
20th November 2025 Activists have sharply criticised the US government’s move to exclude South Africa from receiving HIV prevention medication Lenacapavir, and is... →
ANC welcomes Gigaba’s decision to step aside from party roles following corruption charges
20th November 2025 The African National Congress (ANC) said Malusi Gigaba’s decision to step aside from his party responsibilities demonstrates “respect for... →
IFP criticises govt over Palestinian travellers
19th November 2025 The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) said it was deeply concerned about government’s hasty decision to permit more than 150 Palestinian nationals into... →
NCOP delegates back Mabuyane’s push for military action against ‘extortionists’ in E Cape
19th November 2025 Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has requested the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to deal with “deadly extortionists” in... →
Motshekga to act against Navy Chief over ‘disingenuous comments’
19th November 2025 The Department of Defence and Military Veterans says Minister Angie Motshekga will be taking “appropriate steps” against Navy Chief Vice Admiral... →
DA threatens to release Q1 crime stats if Cachalia doesn’t
18th November 2025 The Democratic Alliance said it expects to receive the delayed first quarter crime statistics through its pending Promotion of Access to... →
Solidarity, CoJ tussle over banner
18th November 2025 Solidarity is celebrating the return of its banner after it was recently removed from the M1 highway in Johannesburg, which the organisation claims... →
G20 Summit: Our doors are open to the US – Lamola
17th November 2025 Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said on Monday that South Africa’s doors are still open if the US decides it... →
DA lays into fellow political parties as Lesufi survives no confidence vote
14th November 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) expressed disappointment with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), ActionSA, uMkhonto we... →
Home Affairs confirms Palestinian travellers did not apply for asylum
14th November 2025 Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber confirmed on Friday that none of the 153 travellers from Palestine applied from asylum. On Thursday, a... →
AG holds municipal accounting officer personally responsible for case of financial mismanagement
14th November 2025 Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke on Friday issued the first certificate of debt when North West Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality... →
FlySafair happy with wage agreement with SACCA ahead of expected G20 travellers
14th November 2025 FlySafair expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached with the South African Cabin Crew Association, bringing an end to a labour dispute over... →
Civil society organisation rejects ‘right-wing' Afrikaner genocide narrative ahead of G20
13th November 2025 Civil society organisation Defend our Democracy on Thursday rejected efforts to “advance right-wing and populist politics” that seek to undermine... →
Batohi tells Parly committee NPA remains vulnerable after State capture
12th November 2025 National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi confirmed receiving classified intelligence about attempts to compromise... →
Civil society wants action against gag orders on Open Secrets
12th November 2025 Twenty-three civil society and media organisations are urging Chief Justice Mandisa Maya to consider measures to safeguard against the excessive... →
