Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Ramaphosa appoints SIU head Andy Mothibi as NDPP
7th January 2026 Following publicised interviews with nominated candidates to find South Africa’s next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), President... →
Daily Podcast – January 06, 2026
6th January 2026 Making headlines: DA accuses Dirco of hypocrisy in Venezuela invasion; Business activity declined sharply in December; And, Central African... →
ANC calls for immediate release of Venezuelan President
6th January 2026 The African National Congress (ANC) wants the US to immediately and unconditionally release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from custody,... →
DA accuses Dirco of hypocrisy in Venezuela invasion
6th January 2026 After opposing the Department of International Relations and Cooperations’ (Dirco) appeal to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to urgently... →
Daily Podcast – January 05, 2026
5th January 2026 Making headlines: Dirco confident UN Council will take ‘progressive decisions’ against US after Venezuelan invasion; Ramaphosa appoints new Climate... →
Dirco confident UN Council will take ‘progressive decisions’ against US after Venezuelan invasion
5th January 2026 International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola on Monday expressed confidence that progressive decisions will be taken, and robust... →
SADC deploys panel of elders in support of inclusive process in lead up to new elections
18th December 2025 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the restoration of calm in Madagascar during the closing ceremony of the Southern African... →
NDPP interviews: ActionSA objects to Andrea Johnson’s candidacy
11th December 2025 Following its objection to the shortlisting of Johannesburg Society of Advocates' advocate Menzi Simelane as a National Director of Public... →
Parties question Menzi Simelane’s NDPP shortlisting, DA threatens legal action
10th December 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Wednesday it will interdict any appointment emerging from what it describes as a “flawed” National Director of... →
CDE urges NDPP panel to rigorously interrogate shortlisted candidates
9th December 2025 Ahead of the interviews to determine the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), prominent think tank the Centre for Development and... →
DA, SACP demand action on whistleblower protection after Madlanga Commission death
8th December 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the South African Communist Party (SACP) have demanded urgent action on whistleblower protection, following the... →
‘Safety of women, children is everybody’s business’ – Ramaphosa
8th December 2025 As South Africa continues to observe 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed disappointment at... →
Loyiso Masuku replaces Dada Morero as ANC Joburg chair
5th December 2025 Loyiso Masuku has been elected as the African National Congress Johannesburg region chairperson, replacing Dada Morero. The party held day two of... →
Home Affairs extends operating hours over festive season
5th December 2025 The Department of Home Affairs offices will operate until 18:00 from December 8 to 19 and January 5 to 16 for applications and document collection.... →
DA wants ‘new evidence’ in MKP's Russia trafficking saga investigated
4th December 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Thursday that it wants the South African Police Service (Saps) investigation into the recruiting and... →
Ramaphosa pays tribute to former Sars Commissioner
4th December 2025 Following the passing of former South African Revenue Service Commissioner Oupa Magashula, President Cyril Ramaphosa is remembering him as an... →
Mbalula rubbishes US’s claims that SA’s G20 Presidency operated with ‘spite, division’
4th December 2025 African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula said the G20 Summit held in South Africa and led by President Cyril Ramaphosa was one of... →
Ramaphosa leaves Bi-National Commission with Mozambique having inaugurated new gas facility
3rd December 2025 Concluding the fourth session of the Bi-National Commission between South Africa and Mozambique, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Mozambican President... →
DA lays criminal complaint against Tshwane deputy mayor, with Gerrie Nel’s help
3rd December 2025 The Democratic Alliance 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... →
