Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Daily Podcast – August 01, 2024
1st August 2024 Making headlines: ANC pursues court order to stop MK Party from using its trademark; South Africa showcases some success in fighting crime scourge;... →
DA disappointed with FF Plus, ANC coalition in Oudtshoorn
1st August 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Oudtshoorn expressed disappointment that the Freedom Front Plus (FF+) “placed their party interest above the... →
Minister attributes drop in rhino poaching to dehorning
1st August 2024 Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George noted on Thursday a significant drop in rhino poaching during May and June,... →
ANC pursues court order to stop MK Party from using its trademarks
1st August 2024 The African National Congress confirmed on Thursday that its legal team is appearing in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court to seek leave to appeal to the... →
DA reports Tsantsabane municipality to SAHRC for violating residents’ right to water
1st August 2024 The Democratic Alliance in the Northern Cape wants the Tsantsabane municipality’s poor financial management to be urgently addressed, thereby... →
Ramaphosa signs law empowering IPID to investigate offences committed by Saps officers
31st July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday signed into law the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Amendment Bill, which empowers the... →
Daily Podcast – July 31, 2024
31st July 2024 Making headlines: ANC says there is no outperformance of the party in GNU; SAHRC decries increased incidents of racism, updates on EFF Cllr matter;... →
SAHRC decries increased incidents of racism, updates on EFF Cllr matter
31st July 2024 The South African Human Rights Commission says it is urgently assessing Economic Freedom Fighters Councillor Obakeng Ramabodu’s matter in line with... →
ANC says there is no outperformance of the party in GNU
31st July 2024 The African National Congress on Wednesday rejected a news report which claimed that senior ANC members have complained that Democratic Alliance... →
ActionSA seeks legal advice to rescind Andile Gobinca’s appointment in CoJ
31st July 2024 ActionSA has said it will seek legal advice with the aim of rescinding Andile Gobinca’s appointment as Secretary to the City of Johannesburg... →
Tshwane DA wants EFF’s Obakeng Ramabodu investigated for ‘racist remarks’
30th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance in Tshwane said on Tuesday it has filed a case with the South African Police Service against Economic Freedom Fighters... →
Dismissal of EFF case affirms processes for maintaining order – Parliament
30th July 2024 Parliament welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of the Economic Freedom Fighters’ legal challenge, saying the latest ruling upheld the decisions... →
Economic transformation should be at the centre of GNU's dialogue – Mashatile
26th July 2024 Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday urged all sectors of society to work with the Government of National Unity to ensure a stable, efficient... →
Daily Podcast – July 25, 2024
25th July 2024 Making headlines: Zizi Kodwa resigns as ANC MP; DA challenges Ramaphosa’s May speech in Electoral Court; And, UN says death toll from Ethiopia... →
Zizi Kodwa resigns as ANC MP
25th July 2024 Former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has resigned as an African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament with immediate effect.... →
DA challenges Ramaphosa’s May speech in Electoral Court
25th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance will appear before the Electoral Court on Thursday in a case against President Cyril Ramaphosa, following his speech to the... →
GNU’s current fiscal strategy must be strengthened, CDE advises
25th July 2024 Policy think tank the Center for Development and Enterprise on Thursday urged the Government of National Unity to refrain from making any new... →
ActionSA promises to chair Gauteng Scopa ‘without fear or favour’
25th July 2024 ActionSA on Thursday welcomed the Gauteng Legislature’s appointment of John Moodey as the chairperson of the provincial Standing Committee on... →
Solidarity says court judgment major breakthrough in NHI fight
24th July 2024 Solidarity noted on Wednesday that it has achieved a major breakthrough in its fight against the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) when a... →
DA welcomes Climate Change Act
24th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape noted on Wednesday that it is looking forward to the development of the regulations which will guide... →
GNU could spark SA's economic revival – Justice Malala
23rd July 2024 Renowned South African political commentator Justice Malala on Tuesday expressed positive sentiments on the possibility of prosperity with the... →
Daily Podcast – July 22, 2024
22nd July 2024 Making headlines: Ramaphosa signs law allowing savers access to pension funds; AfriForum urges ConCourt to declare Hlophe’s appointment unlawful;... →
ActionSA assumes role of ‘constructive opposition’ in Joburg, calls for Gwamanda’s removal
22nd July 2024 ActionSA President Herman Mashaba announced on Monday that his party will adopt the role of “constructive opposition” in the City of Johannesburg,... →
AfriForum urges ConCourt to declare Hlophe’s appointment unlawful
22nd July 2024 Civil rights organisation AfriForum said it has applied to the Constitutional Court asking it to declare that uMkhonto Wesizwe Party Parliamentary... →
SACP urges rapid action by UN to reverse Israeli occupation of Palestine
22nd July 2024 The South African Communist Party has called on the UN to reverse the “apartheid settler state’s occupation of Palestine” and stop its genocide of... →
Daily Podcast – July 19, 2024
19th July 2024 Making headlines: Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s opening of Parly address, while opposition promises vigilance; Joburg Crisis Alliance calls for... →
FUL links apparent attempt on Sars advocate’s life to her work
19th July 2024 Freedom Under Law (FUL) said the apparent assassination attempt on South African Revenue Service (Sars) advocate Coreth Naudé’s life has a... →
DHET vows to fix NSFAS while SIU tries to claw back R112m
19th July 2024 The Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Dr Mimmy Gondwe has vowed to fix the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and take the... →
DA convinced parties in GNU will find solutions on areas of divergence
19th July 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen noted that while the Government of National Unity has on the whole met the requirement for sufficient... →
Joburg Crisis Alliance calls for mayor’s resignation
19th July 2024 With the decline in citizen confidence and trust in the leadership of City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, residents, under the banner of... →
MK Party becomes official opposition in Parly, Hlophe becomes leader
19th July 2024 The National Assembly Rules Committee announced on Friday that the uMkhonto Wesizwe Party is the official opposition party in Parliament.... →
Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s opening of Parly address, opposition promises vigilance
19th July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of Parliament address has been met with praise and criticism from political parties represented in Parliament.... →
350Africa! calls for urgent renewable-energy investment and policy support
18th July 2024 International environmental movement 350Africa! said on Thursday that for Africa to realise a just transition to renewable energy, significant... →
Defend our Democracy says GNU presents opportunity for civil society to enhance SA’s democracy
18th July 2024 Non-governmental organisation Defend our Democracy general secretary Kristen Abrahams stresses that by fostering inclusive dialogues, promoting... →
DA hoping Ramaphosa will outline economic policies in opening of Parliament address
17th July 2024 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said his party expects President Cyril Ramaphosa to outline South Africa’s reform agenda, which he... →
ANC affirms Jacob Zuma will appear before its Disciplinary Committee
17th July 2024 The African National Congress said former President and now leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party Jacob Zuma’s appearance before its National... →
ActionSA backs Gwarube's move to send BELA Bill back to Parly
17th July 2024 ActionSA on Wednesday urged Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube to ensure that her petition to President Cyril Ramaphosa makes clear that the... →
Daily Podcast – July 16, 2024
16th July 2024 Making headlines: DA wants immediate action from NPA on Life Esidimeni Inquest; Ramaphosa says recent weather disasters highlight importance of... →
ActionSA asserts its call for intervention on illegal immigration is not xenophobia
16th July 2024 ActionSA, on Tuesday, stressed that wanting the issue of illegal immigration tackled was not xenophobia. During Monday’s Home Affairs Budget Vote... →
DA wants immediate action from NPA on Life Esidimeni Inquest
16th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance said it will be pushing the National Prosecuting Authority to lay a broad range of charges in the matter of the Life... →
Local govt role in development vital for SA’s progress – Salga
16th July 2024 The South African Local Government Association has urged the seventh administration under the Government of National Unity to prioritise the local... →
