Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
DA offers to work with Godongwana to cushion fuel price shock for consumers
25th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it is willing to collaborate with Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to urgently reduce the Road Accident Fund... →
AfriForum wants US to sanction Mbalula as it pursues corruption charges, while ANC rejects ‘smear campaign’
25th March 2026 Civil rights organisation AfriForum said it will use its comprehensive report on African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula to... →
EFF wants prosecutions from Saps arrests in R360m Medicare24 scandal
25th March 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters said the arrests of 12 South African Police Service officers, linked to a R360-million Medicare24 tender, must lead... →
Civil society, business want urgency in solving attorney Chinette Gallichan's murder
25th March 2026 Freedom Under Law and Business Against Crime South Africa on Wednesday urged law enforcement to act urgently and decisively in finding the... →
Former Minister found guilty of misleading Parly on Seta board appointments
24th March 2026 The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests on Tuesday recommended a formal reprimand and apology from former Higher... →
New Seta system must prioritise accountability, skills relevance – PSA
24th March 2026 The Public Servants Association wants President Cyril Ramaphosa and the relevant government departments to consult with organised labour throughout... →
Gayton McKenzie denies ActionSA claims of intimidation, lays counter complaint
24th March 2026 Patriotic Alliance president Gayton McKenzie on Tuesday formally lodged a complaint with Parliament's Joint Committee on Ethics and Members'... →
ActionSA to lay charges against Gayton McKenzie
23rd March 2026 ActionSA Member of Parliament Dereleen James will on Tuesday lay criminal charges against Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie,... →
Daily Podcast – March 23, 2026
23rd March 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa urges ‘genuine’ public, private health sector collaboration over NHI; Business entities outline risks Middle East... →
Ramaphosa warns of incomplete African liberation, urges heroes in fight for self-determination be honoured
23rd March 2026 In navigating the realities of an increasingly unpredictable global environment, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged independent nations and... →
Ramaphosa urges ‘genuine’ public, private health sector collaboration over NHI
23rd March 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday stated that the public and private health sectors cannot continue to operate in parallel, announcing that in... →
Daily Podcast – March 20, 2026
20th March 2026 Making headlines: DA nominates Khathutshelo Rasilingwane as Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate; Amnesty International wants urgent legal safeguards for... →
Velenkosini Hlabisa urges stronger intergovernmental coordination during meeting with mayors
20th March 2026 Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa on Friday pointed to an urgent need to strengthen the intergovernmental... →
DA nominates Khathutshelo Rasilingwane as Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, promising better basic service delivery
20th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance has announced Khathutshelo Rasilingwane as its Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, ahead of the local government elections,... →
Parly committee recognises worth in Ramaphosa’s call for change to Seta model
20th March 2026 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries said while failures in the sector education and training... →
Amnesty International wants urgent legal safeguards for human rights defenders
20th March 2026 Amnesty International South Africa said on Friday that despite a continuing pattern of violence against human rights defenders in South Africa,... →
Daily Podcast – March 19, 2026
19th March 2026 Making headlines: South Africa’s economic hub ‘trapped’ in stagnation, report says; IFP wins KZN wards from NFP; And, R54bn performance-based grant... →
We need to drive broad-based reforms to offset effects of conflict – Ramaphosa
19th March 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that in addressing the unemployment crisis facing the country, government must support small... →
IFP wins KZN wards from NFP
19th March 2026 The Inkatha Freedom Party have won three of five contested by-elections, reclaiming wards held by the National Freedom Party. The party won Ward 7... →
Mbalula says 'People’s March' a necessary, timely response to rise in imperialism, external pressure
18th March 2026 African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula on Wednesday framed the upcoming “People’s March” as a reaffirmation of the “true... →
EFF on Trump’s counterterrorism chief's resignation: President should be labelled a war criminal
18th March 2026 Following US National Counterterrorism Center director Joseph Kent’s objection to the ongoing war in Iran and his resultant resignation, the... →
Sars cracks down on customs inspection corruption
17th March 2026 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) on Tuesday executed search and seizure, and preservation orders against six of its current and former... →
DA wants Mantashe to disclose state of SA’s fuel reserves
17th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday urged Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe to declare South Africa's Fuel Reserves amid... →
Ramaphosa pledges accelerated govt momentum for economic recovery
16th March 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that government is working harder to increase South Africa’s economic recovery momentum, urging citizens... →
DA rejects CoJ adjustment budget
13th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg has rejected the proposed adjustment budget, saying it will continue to fight for a budget that... →
Daily Podcast – March 13, 2026
13th March 2026 Making headlines: Solidarity warns Ramaphosa on NHI implementation; Nersa publishes new municipal tariff application deadlines; And, Parly... →
Parly committee, ANC support SANDF deployment as operations underway
13th March 2026 Parliament’s Select Committee on Security and Justice and the African National Congress (ANC) have expressed appreciation for the visibility of the... →
Solidarity warns Ramaphosa on NHI implementation
13th March 2026 Solidarity pointed out on Friday that government cannot, through “political rhetoric or administrative manoeuvres”, continue implementing the... →
HSF, DA concerned over lack of compliance in SANDF deployment
12th March 2026 The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) has expressed concern over the lack of compliance in a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) deployment,... →
Daily Podcast – March 12, 2026
12th March 2026 Making headlines: US Ambassador issued with démarche following undiplomatic remarks; DA wants clarity on senior health officials’ suspensions; And,... →
DA wants clarity on senior health officials’ suspensions
12th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday questioned whether accountability and consequence management are prioritised in the Department of Health... →
US Ambassador issued with démarche following undiplomatic remarks
12th March 2026 Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development welcomed the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s... →
Bozell says US govt respects SA’s judiciary, EFF wants Chief Justice to condemn ‘attacks’
11th March 2026 US Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III clarified that while his personal view is that the “Kill the Boer” chant constitutes hate... →
Daily Podcast – March 11, 2026
11th March 2026 Making headlines: EFF calls for expulsion of Trump's ambassador; Ramaphosa asks Motsoaledi to suspend Health DG; And, Eskom says delayed Medupi FGD... →
ANC distances itself from food parcel distribution, takes internal action
11th March 2026 The African National Congress on Wednesday distanced itself from the distribution of food parcels, emphasising that the activity was not under the... →
GCIS refutes claim Smart ID rollout part of DA agenda
11th March 2026 The Government Communication and Information System on Wednesday clarified that the partnership between the Department of Home Affairs and banks... →
EFF calls for expulsion of Trump's ambassador
11th March 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters and the African National Congress have condemned US ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III’s utterances on... →
Daily Podcast – March 10, 2026
10th March 2026 Making headlines: IEC confirms voter registration weekend in June; GDP increased by 0.4% in the fourth quarter; by 1.1% for 2025; And Madlanga... →
GDP: ActionSA criticises GNU for ‘stagnated economy’ as govt welcomes ‘accelerate inclusive growth’
10th March 2026 ActionSA has expressed concerns with the latest GDP figures, accusing the Government of National Unity of “sitting on its hands” while the economy... →
IEC confirms voter registration weekend in June for local elections
10th March 2026 The Electoral Commission of South Africa on Tuesday announced that a nationwide voter registration weekend would take place on June 20 and 21,... →
Madlanga Commission deadline extended
10th March 2026 The Madlanga Commission is now scheduled to submit its second interim report to the President on May 29 and its final report by August 31. This... →
