Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
IEC declares readiness ahead of voter registration weekend
15th November 2023 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa on Wednesday said it was ready to oversee the general voters registration weekend on November... →
DA, GOOD unimpressed with decrease in unemployment rate
14th November 2023 Political parties are not entirely impressed with the 31.9% unemployment rate, calling for urgent steps to deal with poverty in an economy that is... →
Ramaphosa undertakes State visit to Qatar
13th November 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday undertake his first State Visit to Qatar, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al... →
Indlulamithi 2035 scenarios predict possibility of new govt pushing to end corruption, reduce crime
10th November 2023 The Indlulamithi South Africa Scenarios 2035 initiative, which was launched in 2017, has involved conversations about the country’s trajectory and... →
Govt must tighten up public procurement to fight corruption – Raymond Zondo
9th November 2023 Chief Justice Raymond Zondo advised government to “close the taps” in public procurement to effectively fight corruption. Zondo was speaking at the... →
Daily Podcast – November 07, 2023
7th November 2023 Making headlines: Top US senator demands 'immediate' review of SA’s Agoa status; EFF wants govt to ‘completely’ sever all relations with Israel;... →
Steenhuisen pays tribute to Mangosuthu Buthelezi, ‘a man of impeccable manners and great compassion’
7th November 2023 In remembrance of the late Inkatha Freedom Party founder Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has used his... →
EFF wants govt to ‘completely’ sever all relations with Israel
7th November 2023 The Economic Freedom Fighters on Tuesday called on government to “completely sever all political and economic relations with Apartheid Israel”. On... →
Agoa extension would provide certainty for investment, expansion in African countries – Ramaphosa
6th November 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that if extended beyond 2025 for a lengthy period, and if used more effectively, the African Growth and... →
DA on a mission to ‘rescue’ KZN by replicating uMngeni approach – Steenhuisen
3rd November 2023 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is confident that the “remarkable” turnaround happening in KwaZulu-Natal’s uMngeni municipality could... →
Business says Medium-Term Budget lacks clear fiscal plan
2nd November 2023 Business noted on Thursday that while Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana outlined government’s strategy to avoid a full-blown fiscal crisis and... →
ANC calls for immediate roll-out of new electricity generation capacity
1st November 2023 African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula noted on Wednesday that the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement must help the nation... →
Daily Podcast – October 30, 2023
30th October 2023 Making headlines: Petrol, diesel price cuts confirmed for Wednesday; Ramaphosa says Springboks' win united citizens in celebration; And, South... →
Springboks' win united citizens in celebration – Ramaphosa
30th October 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that the Springboks’ win at the Stade de France on Saturday night has lifted the nation’s spirits, and he... →
South Africans wish Springboks success ahead of World Cup final with New Zealand
27th October 2023 South Africans are gearing up to watch the most anticipated battle between the Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks in the final of the 2023... →
DA wants Finance Minister to immediately table Money Bill
27th October 2023 The Democratic Alliance called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to “immediately” table a Money Bill to relieve the hunger of millions. On... →
‘We have everything to fight for in 2024’ – Steenhuisen
27th October 2023 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Friday that the DA is working hard to bring its track record of good government in the Western... →
DA calls for united front to defeat BELA Bill
26th October 2023 The Democratic Alliance (DA) announced on Thursday that it will take the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill on legal review, saying the... →
Daily Podcast – October 25, 2023
25th October 2023 Making headlines: Political parties ready for ‘crucial’ 2024 elections ahead of voter registration weekend; Brics multilateral lender seeks its... →
Rand Water concerned about R6bn in outstanding municipal debts
25th October 2023 Bulk water supplier Rand Water noted on Wednesday that while it continues to pump at maximum capacity, storage capacity continues to drop, all this... →
ANC expresses strong support for Gcaleka as Public Protector
20th October 2023 The African National Congress (ANC) on Friday highly recommended that President Cyril Ramaphosa proceed with the appointment of Advocate Kholeka... →
IFP reschedules policy conference to Dec 12, 13
20th October 2023 The Inkatha Freedom Party announced on Friday that it has rescheduled its policy conference to December 12 and 13, owing to logistical... →
Gift of the Givers uses crowdfunding to bolster aid for Gaza
20th October 2023 Renowned local humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers has successfully amassed over R250 000 using crowdfunding campaign, BackaBuddy, to... →
Multi-Party Charter formally welcomes ACDP
19th October 2023 The members of the Multi-Party Charter for South Africa on Thursday formally welcomed the African Christian Democratic Party as the Charter’s... →
NSFAS to terminate four service providers’ contracts
18th October 2023 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) board announced that it will advise all four of its direct payment service providers that their... →
‘Targeting a hospital is a war crime’ – Dirco calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
18th October 2023 The South African government on Wednesday called on the international community to end its “indifference to the gross violations” against the... →
Daily Podcast – October 17, 2023
17th October 2023 Making headlines: Mkhwebane joins EFF; For now, it looks like fuel prices might be cut in November; And, Govt worker strike to hit IT at Home... →
Legislative process loses sense of legitimacy if Bills are rushed to Parly – Outa
17th October 2023 The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse on Tuesday noted that with three Bills affecting the energy sector being pushed through at the same time, it... →
Economic expansion a credible strategy to tackling debt levels – IEJ
13th October 2023 Institute for Economic Justice executive director Dr Gilad Isaacs noted on Friday that the country’s debt trajectory is of concern, especially if... →
Daily Podcast – October 12, 2023
12th October 2023 Making headlines: EFF, Patriotic Alliance take wards from ANC in Mpumalanga, Northern Cape by-elections; R5.4-billion of Guptas' estimated... →
ANC says Census Report an indication of party’s commitment to improving citizens’ lives
12th October 2023 The African National Congress (ANC) noted that the 2022 Census Report highlights numerous achievements that instil hope and demonstrate that the... →
Ramaphosa calls for urgent humanitarian assistance amid Israeli-Palestinian conflict
12th October 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa extended his condolences to the victims in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling for the immediate and unconditional... →
ANC aims to restore human dignity with ‘Title Deeds Friday’ campaign
11th October 2023 Amid the release of the latest census, which showed a 10.9% increase in formal dwellings since the last census in 2011, the African National... →
Tackle State capture in education sector, introduce fundamental reform – CDE
11th October 2023 Policy think tank Centre for Development and Enterprise research director Stefan Schirmer says there is a need to reduce conflict of interest... →
Palestinian Embassy in S Africa calls on DA, ACDP, PA to re-evaluate positions on Palestinian rights
10th October 2023 The Palestinian Embassy in South Africa said it believes that political parties should stand on the “right side of history” and support the just... →
Daily Podcast – October 09, 2023
9th October 2023 Making headlines: EFF MP joins ActionSA; Dirco says comprehensive resolution needed in Israel, Palestine conflict; And, Court sets rules for hybrid... →
‘EFF involvement in VBS scandal shows thieves in red overalls’ – EFF MP joins ActionSA
9th October 2023 Former Economic Freedom Fighters MP Thembinkosi Rawula has urged citizens to demand leadership that is accountable and that will be able to... →
BMA tasked with ensuring country’s borders are well-protected – Ramaphosa
9th October 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that ensuring the country’s borders are well-managed and well-protected is key to its security and... →
Bad politicians, corrupt parties stand in the way of prosperity, economic justice – RISE Mzansi
6th October 2023 RISE Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi stated on Friday that as important as economic policy solutions are, it must be recognised that a thriving economy... →
ANC applauds launch of Border Management Authority to address illegal immigration
6th October 2023 The African National Congress has welcomed the establishment of the Border Management Authority as a step towards addressing South Africa’s... →
DA to lay charges against gov't accounting officers for failing to table annual reports on time
6th October 2023 The Democratic Alliance said on Friday it will be laying charges, in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, against government accounting... →
