Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
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... →
Civil society points to procedural missteps in govt’s decision on exploration right for oil, gas
14th November 2024 Non-profit organisation Natural Justice expressed optimism that the courts will see the flaws in government’s decision-making process on... →
Ramaphosa to address the nation on food poisoning interventions
13th November 2024 Following the tragic deaths of children and several hospitalisations in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State, President... →
DA calls for Jordaan, Hluyo’s removal, EFF wants probe into Safa finances
13th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance wants Danny Jordaan removed as president of the South African Football Association and Gronie Hluyo removed as Safa CFO, as... →
Digital border transformation important to grow economy, create jobs – Leon Schreiber
13th November 2024 Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber noted on Wednesday that the digital transformation of the border environment is an important priority for the... →
Decrease in unemployment rate welcomed, but GNU blamed for economic failures
12th November 2024 Political parties on Wednesday welcomed the decrease in the unemployment rate, however, they slammed the Government of National Unity (GNU) for... →
ActionSA wants sustainable, long-term strategy for Mozambique border challenges
11th November 2024 ActionSA said while it welcomed the partial reopening of the border to allow cargo trucks to cross, the ongoing cycle of closing and reopening the... →
SACP denies engagements with MKP
11th November 2024 Long-term historical ally of the African National Congress, the South African Communist Party (SACP), says it never initiated any engagement with... →
PSA calls for ‘proper’ regulation of spaza shops
11th November 2024 The Public Servants Association on Monday called for proper regulations and for the appointment of health inspectors to monitor the compliance of... →
Parly committee unhappy about withdrawn SABC Bill
11th November 2024 Parliamentary Communications and Digital Technologies Committee chairperson Khusela Diko expressed concern at Communications Minister Solly... →
Parly committee wants foreign nationals banned from operating spaza shops
8th November 2024 Parliament’s Education, Sciences and Creative Industries Select Committee said on Friday it wants government to ban foreign nationals from... →
Fikile Mbalula says Zille’s interference in ANC internal affairs shows ‘shameless’ bid for power, influence
7th November 2024 The African National Congress (ANC) has “categorically rejected” what it labels baseless claims by Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council... →
‘A testament to unity’: Ramaphosa unveils King Shaka statue in Durban
7th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa described the unveiling of King Shaka’s statue at the King Shaka International Airport, in KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday, as... →
Current systems must be overhauled to fight crime effectively – Justice Minister
7th November 2024 Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane said on Thursday that government must investigate the existing policing and... →
Dali Mpofu ditches EFF, joins MKP
7th November 2024 Dali Mpofu has followed in the footsteps of former Economic Freedom Fighters members and has joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, saying the party is... →
Ramaphosa congratulates Trump on re-election, Mashaba stresses maintaining relations
6th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday congratulated former US President Donald Trump on his re-election as the President, saying South Africa... →
Civil society electoral panel urges Parly to consider electoral reform as it warns of eroding democracy
6th November 2024 The Civil Society Electoral Reform Panel has made a written submission to Parliament’s Electoral Reform Consultation Panel, highlighting... →
ActionSA proposes new electoral model and making voting compulsory
6th November 2024 ActionSA has proposed that South Africa adopt a mixed member proportional system, arguing that unaccountable, unethical and underperforming public... →
Police union wants review of justice system processes
5th November 2024 As it celebrates its thirty-fifth anniversary, Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union president Thulani Ngwenya called for a review of the... →
Ramaphosa stresses child safety in marking National Children’s Day
4th November 2024 In his latest letter to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the strengthening of collective resolve to ensure that every child has a safe,... →
DA introduces Anti-Corruption Bill in Parliament
4th November 2024 The Democratic Alliance has proposed to Parliament the Anti-Corruption Bill, which seeks to introduce an Anti-Corruption Commission as an... →
