Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Mashatile optimistic GNU will end its term successfully
Updated 6 hours ago Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Monday that while the African National Congress (ANC) believes the first 100 days of the Government of... →
Politicians pay tribute to 'committed leader' Tito Mboweni
14th October 2024 Fellow politicians of former Reserve Bank Governor and Labour and Finance Minister Tito Mboweni have described him as an activist, a steadfast... →
Ramaphosa believes SA heading in the right direction under GNU
14th October 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that widespread support for the seventh administration, made up of 11 political parties, and the continued... →
DA wants NPA to account to Parliament over Phala Phala
11th October 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said his party will refer the National Prosecuting Authority to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on... →
DA says it will not agree to implementation of NHI, BELA clauses, as it reflects on 100 days in office
11th October 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says his party will not, “under any circumstances”, agree to the implementation of the National Health... →
NPA won’t prosecute in Phala Phala case
11th October 2024 The Director of Public Prosecutions in Limpopo, advocate Mukhali Ivy Thenga has said that there is no reasonable prospect of a successful... →
EFF will elect new leadership in December
10th October 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters will hold its third National People's Assembly to elect new leadership between December 12 and 15, as party leader... →
Police committee says it is ‘unacceptable’ that Saps failed to meet most of its targets in annual report
10th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron said while the South African Police Service’s achievement of an unqualified audit opinion... →
Parly committee warns of threats to SA’s security if defence is underfunded
10th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans said on Thursday a strong defence force is critical for a safe environment that encourages... →
Daily Podcast – October 09, 2024
9th October 2024 Making headlines: New Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya promises political stability; South Africa publishes visa reforms aimed at attracting skills; And,... →
New Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya promises political stability
9th October 2024 Newly elected Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya assured residents that the anxiety and political instability that has plagued the City is not lost on her,... →
Parly committee urges Umlazi municipality to put ‘extra effort’ in supplying water to communities
9th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has encouraged the council of the Umlazi municipality to do “everything... →
ANC endorses ActionSA’s Nasiphi Moya for Tshwane mayor
9th October 2024 Ahead of the election of the Tshwane mayor on Wednesday, the African National Congress said it has agreed to support the candidature of the current... →
ANC engaging various parties in Tshwane to finalise mayorship
8th October 2024 African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula said on Tuesday the approach of the Democratic Alliance (DA) that the ANC should... →
Pension Funds Amendment Bill B3B-2024
8th October 2024 Pension Funds Amendment Bill B3B-2024 →
Ramaphosa mourns patrollers killed in Qumbu
8th October 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed sadness at the killing of six community patrollers in Qumbu, in the Eastern Cape, saying this should strengthen... →
Parly committee impressed by ‘seamless’ Home Affairs processes
8th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has praised the Department of Home Affairs for reducing the visa permit backlog, saying it is impressed by... →
ActionSA welcomes IEC’s investigation of EFF, MKP’s discrepancies in revenue, campaigns
7th October 2024 ActionSA has welcomed the Independent Electoral Commission’s decision to investigate the question of a discrepancy between the declared revenue and... →
SAHRC notes Mkhwebane’s ‘judicial criticisms’
7th October 2024 The South African Human Rights Commission reminded citizens that while the judiciary is not above criticism, this should be done within the ambit... →
Ramaphosa urges Israel to immediately implement ICJ’s provisional orders
7th October 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday called on Israel to immediately implement the International Court of Justice’s provisional orders issued... →
Saps inducts 1 812 newly trained police Constables
4th October 2024 Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo on Friday stressed government’s commitment to ensuring more boots on the ground, the capacitation of police... →
Political parties decry leniency in former Steinhoff CFO’s sentencing
4th October 2024 While political parties have welcomed the sentencing of former Steinhoff CFO Andries Benjamin La Grange, they have noted apparent leniency with his... →
Daily Podcast – October 03, 2024
3rd October 2024 Making headlines: Minister says South Africa introducing visa reforms to boost economy; EFF wants action taken against those involved in Thabo... →
Protests should not come at the cost of economic stability, Busa says as Cosatu strike looms
3rd October 2024 Business Unity South Africa (Busa) expressed concern over the planned October 7 nationwide protest by the Congress of South African Trade Unions... →
EFF wants action taken against those involved in Thabo Bester escape
3rd October 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters said on Thursday it wants immediate and decisive action against those responsible for the prison escape of convicted... →
Govt urges UN to address spiralling conflict in Middle East
3rd October 2024 Government has expressed concern at the continued escalation of military action by Israel against Palestine and Lebanon and wants the international... →
Parly hits back at Mkhwebane for ‘unwarranted attacks’ on legal advisors
3rd October 2024 Parliament said on Thursday it was dismayed by the “unfounded” utterances made by former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, which it... →
AfriForum tells DA, FF+ to reconsider GNU membership if BELA Act implemented unchanged
2nd October 2024 Civil rights organisation AfriForum has requested the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) to reconsider their participation in... →
MKP urgently challenges JSC sitting without Hlophe
2nd October 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party pointed out on Wednesday that without the participation of its Parliamentary leader Dr John Hlophe, the Judicial Service... →
DA files complaint against Housing Finance Corp for financial mismanagement
1st October 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday filed a formal complaint with the Public Service Commission, calling for an urgent investigation into the... →
MKP appeals Hlophe’s interdict ruling, requests postponement of JSC sitting
30th September 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) will urgently appeal what it calls the “erroneous and unjustifiable” interdict ruling against its Parliamentary... →
ActionSA to file criminal charges against Thembi Simelane
30th September 2024 ActionSA will on Tuesday file criminal charges against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane with the South African Police Service in Polokwane,... →
Schreiber unveils Home Affairs’ plans to 'restore integrity' to SA's national security
30th September 2024 In marking 100 days in office for the Government of National Unity, Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber highlighted that over the next five... →
Ramaphosa says SA will prioritise needs, aspirations of African continent in G20 presidency
30th September 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that African countries need to work together to ensure that development, poverty eradication and job... →
Daily Podcast – September 27, 2024
27th September 2024 Making headlines: Ramaphosa thanks Zambia, Zim for ‘taking care’ of remains of repatriated freedom fighters; John Hlophe interdicted from taking... →
ActionSA to refer John Hlophe interdict ruling to Constitutional Review Committee
27th September 2024 ActionSA said on Friday it will refer the interdict ruling against uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s (MKP's) leader in Parliament Dr John Hlophe to... →
Ramaphosa thanks Zambia, Zim for ‘taking care’ of remains of repatriated freedom fighters
27th September 2024 In officiating the repatriation and restitution homecoming ceremony of South African freedom fighters who lost their lives in Zambia and Zimbabwe... →
ANC wants to continue repatriating freedom fighters who passed away in exile, as some remains brought back
27th September 2024 African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula said in honor of the former liberation heroes and heroines who were buried in Zambia and... →
John Hlophe interdicted from taking part in JSC processes
27th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance said on Friday that the Western Cape High Court’s decision to interdict uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s leader in Parliament Dr... →
DA attempts talks with ANC, will field Cilliers Brink as Tshwane mayoral candidate
27th September 2024 Democratic Alliance Gauteng provincial leader Solly Msimanga has announced that his party will be presenting former Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink as... →
AfriForum says it will fight to save Tshwane administration after Brink loses mayorship
26th September 2024 Non-governmental organisation AfriForum said certain parties’ interests prevailed on Thursday over the interests of Pretoria residents, saying a... →
