Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Mixed political reactions to water crisis committee announced during SoNA
13th February 2026 Political parties expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, criticising the announcement of the... →
‘He demonstrated accountability’ – ANC accepts Lesufi’s apology following insensitive remarks
12th February 2026 The African National Congress (ANC) on Thursday said it appreciated Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s “accountability” in correcting and apologising... →
Daily Podcast – February 11, 2026
11th February 2026 Making headlines: City of Johannesburg says Johannesburg not at ‘Day Zero’; DA threatens to sue over Gauteng water crisis; And, Marokane says with... →
Ramaphosa opens Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy for ex-offenders
11th February 2026 On the thirty-sixth anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave the opening address at the... →
DA threatens to sue over Gauteng water crisis
11th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday accused African National Congress-led municipalities and Rand Water of collapsing the Gauteng water system,... →
Despite growth, SA in ‘serious economic trouble’ – IRR
10th February 2026 The South African Institute of Race Relations on Tuesday claimed that the African National Congress’s “sleep start” ahead of the local government... →
Anti-corruption efforts stagnate in SA, CW urges renewed political leadership
10th February 2026 Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch on Tuesday called for renewed political leadership on anti-corruption; the protection of civic spaces with... →
Parly committee to deliberate on intergovernmental Bills
9th February 2026 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will on Tuesday host a briefing on the Independent... →
Paul O’Sullivan to physically testify before Parly Saps committee following earlier misgivings
9th February 2026 Forensic analyst Paul O’Sullivan will on Tuesday physically appear to testify before the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations... →
Sars the 'standard-bearer for capable State' – Ramaphosa
9th February 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday applauded the turnaround of South African Revenue Service, saying its rebuilding illustrates the value of... →
Parly defends Speaker’s decision to block subpoenas of witnesses in Saps probe
6th February 2026 Parliament has rubbished claims that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is protecting or shielding Paul O’Sullivan and Brian Mogotsi from... →
SAJFP wants S Africa to cut all ties with Israel after diplomat’s expulsion
6th February 2026 South African Jews for a Free Palestine on Friday urged the South African government to immediately sever all diplomatic ties with Israel, alleging... →
DA announces W Cape mayoral candidates
5th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday announced eight of its 30 Western Cape mayoral candidates ahead of the upcoming local government elections,... →
NGOs launch free public handbook on 30th anniversary of Constitution
4th February 2026 Celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of South Africa’s Constitution, public interest law centre SECTION27 and WeThePeopleSA have launched the Know... →
Steenhuisen ends 'mission' as DA leader
4th February 2026 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Wednesday announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term at the party’s upcoming... →
Salga urges consistent municipal payment amid rising debt, better service delivery demanded
3rd February 2026 The South African Local Government Association (Salga) is urging government departments, businesses and households to meet their obligations by... →
ANCYL wants youth unemployment declared national disaster
3rd February 2026 The African National Congress Youth League on Tuesday stated that it wants government to declare youth unemployment a national disaster, as it... →
DA wants Matthew Goniwe School investigated amid claims of budget cuts for schools
3rd February 2026 The Democratic Alliance has maintained that the Gauteng Department of Education has reduced all quintile five schools' budgets by 64%, despite... →
Energy security, infrastructure development crucial for sustained investment momentum in SA – Nedbank report
2nd February 2026 The Presidency’s Project Management Office head Rudi Dicks said on Monday that South Africa’s reform agenda is progressing, supporting the prospect... →
MKP wants Batohi’s pension withheld pending Nkabinde inquiry outcome
30th January 2026 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) on Friday approached the Presidency to withhold outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila... →
Daily Podcast – January 30, 2026
30th January 2026 Making headlines: South Africa kicks out Israel's top diplomat; Eskom ups wage hike offer in ongoing union talks; And, Gauteng water demand surges →
Daily Podcast – January 29, 2026
29th January 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa wants special task team to investigate those implicated in Madlanga Commission report; ActionSA won't support no... →
ANC makes commitments to improve municipalities ahead of election
29th January 2026 Ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local government election, the African National Congress (ANC) has committed itself to restore functionality and... →
Ramaphosa wants special task team to investigate those implicated in Madlanga Commission report
29th January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday directed acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and National Commissioner of the South African Police Service... →
ActionSA won't support no confidence motion against Dada Morero
29th January 2026 ActionSA said on Thursday it will abstain from the motion of no confidence being tabled against Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, arguing that the... →
IFP supports Zulu King’s call to rename KwaZulu-Natal
28th January 2026 The Inkatha Freedom Party in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature on Wednesday expressed its full support for Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s suggestion... →
SIU returns R1.7bn to NSFAS purse
28th January 2026 The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has received an injection of R1.7-billion, from unallocated funds recovered by the Special Investigating... →
Gauteng Education Department disputes budget cut claim, accuses DA of being ‘politically opportunistic'
27th January 2026 Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane called out the Democratic Alliance (DA) for being “disingenuous and politically opportunistic”, after the... →
Oscar Mabuyane accuses AbaThembu King, Israeli Embassy of breaching diplomatic protocols
27th January 2026 Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane said the Israeli Embassy’s recent engagements with provincial institutions, without the approval of government,... →
ANC calls for disciplinary action in ballot paper scandal
27th January 2026 The African National Congress on Tuesday called for disciplinary action and possibly the laying of criminal charges, following allegations of... →
SIU probes alleged corruption in uMzinyathi municipality
27th January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit to investigate allegations of maladministration and unlawful conduct in the... →
ActionSA expands footprint in North West with merger
26th January 2026 ActionSA president Herman Mashaba on Monday announced that his party will be joined by the Azanian Independent Community Movement and the Creatives... →
ANC condemns scholar transport operators' ‘arrogance’ in flouting law after accident
23rd January 2026 The African National Congress has condemned recent threats made by scholar transport operators, following the impounding of unroadworthy vehicles,... →
DA wants inquiry into ‘flawed’ process concerning Iran's participation in BRICS naval exercise
23rd January 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Friday called for a judicial inquiry and an urgent parliamentary debate to enforce accountability in the matter... →
Higher Education Minister outlines reform under way in education sector
22nd January 2026 Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela on Thursday stressed the importance of vocational education in the country’s post-school... →
Ramaphosa appoints Deputy Public Protector
22nd January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube as South Africa’s Deputy Public Protector, for a term of seven years, from... →
Ramaphosa stresses govt focus on literacy, numeracy for improved education
21st January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday that government is intensifying its focus on “evidence-based teaching” of literacy and numeracy,... →
De Klerk Foundation condemns Nobel Peace Prize being used as ‘political currency’
21st January 2026 The FW de Klerk Foundation has slammed Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s decision to give her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US... →
Lawyers association wants govt to prioritise protection of judicial institutions
21st January 2026 Lawyers association, the Law Society of South Africa, is urging the relevant authorities to assess and reinforce security infrastructure in court... →
Parly committee confident 2026 Budget will consider scholar transport funding
21st January 2026 Ahead of Budget 2026, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Appropriations says it is confident that Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will... →
Nzimande wants STEM activities in early childhood development
20th January 2026 Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Professor Blade Nzimande pointed out on Tuesday that as the Department of Basic Education (DBE)... →
