Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
ANC calls for mobilisation, unity following landmark ConCourt ruling in IEC candidate nominations case
16th October 2026 The ANC has launched a powerful call to action, urging all party structures, leagues, and alliance partners to close ranks for a “decisive victory”... →
ANC demands stronger IEC intervention as political killings surge ahead of elections
16th October 2026 The ANC on Friday called on the Independent Electoral Commission to urgently strengthen and proactively activate its conflict-resolution mechanisms... →
NPA denies issuing arrest warrants for March and March leaders
15th October 2026 The National Prosecuting Authority has categorically denied issuing warrants of arrest against advocacy group March and March Movement leader... →
Experts call for institutional accountability, whole-of-society interventions to tackle GBVF
15th October 2026 Framing gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa strictly as a "crisis" traps society in recursive cycles of protest rather than... →
Mashatile warns of 'new generation of challenges' as AI, unemployment impact S African workers
14th October 2026 Deputy President Paul Mashatile declared on Wednesday that while South Africa celebrates its progress in overcoming apartheid, the country and the... →
DBE applauds ‘successful’ start to 2026 matric exams
14th October 2026 The Department of Basic Education has welcomed what it says is the successful start of the 2026 National Senior Certificate final examinations,... →
SA’s record Class of 2026 begins final exams amid calls for systemic reform
13th October 2026 The Class of 2026 officially commenced the final National Senior Certificate examinations on Tuesday, with a record-breaking 962 832 candidates... →
Daily Podcast – October 08, 2026
8th October 2026 Making headlines: Gauteng DA leads march against GBV, demands action; South Africa needs more resilience to climate change; And, Ethiopia names... →
ANC seeks to correct ‘false narratives’ over refugee ruling, pending labour Bill
8th October 2026 The ANC has called on South Africans to reject "false narratives" surrounding the country's immigration policies, clarifying that a recent apex... →
Gauteng DA leads march against GBV, demands action
8th October 2026 More than 2 000 DA supporters marched through Tshwane on Thursday to demand immediate government action against gender-based violence and murder in... →
Ministerial Committee warns of fake news as ConCourt ruling triggers influx at refugee centres
8th October 2026 The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has expressed concerns over what it says is the deliberate spread of misinformation and disinformation... →
Funda Community College reclaims legacy with Phinda Phemba exhibition
8th October 2026 Funda Community College is set to host the historic relaunch of its Phinda Phemba exhibition on Saturday in Diepkloof Zone 6, Soweto, an event that... →
Daily Podcast – October 07, 2026
7th October 2026 Making headlines: South Africa to establish new Commission to oversee State firms; Mashatile urges National Dialogue committee to resolve key... →
Mashatile urges National Dialogue committee to resolve governance issues ahead of elections
7th October 2026 Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised that the immediate priority of the National Dialogue steering committee must be to conclude all... →
Mistra warns fragmentation will make 2026 coalition talks complex
7th October 2026 The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection released the third edition of its Coalitions Barometer, on Wednesday, revealing a surprising... →
Parties, union demand fuel price relief ahead of Budget
6th October 2026 The unprecedented hikes in fuel prices have triggered widespread outrage, prompting political parties, civil society organisations, and trade... →
Voters urged to ‘rescue’ Joburg from ‘corrupt crime-council ecosystem'
6th October 2026 Voters must use the upcoming local government elections to rescue Johannesburg from a “devastating crime-council ecosystem" that thrives on the... →
Ramaphosa punts campaign to plant 1bn trees over 5 years to correct spatial inequalities
6th October 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Monday that the Presidential One Billion Trees Campaign aims to plant one-billion trees over the next five... →
Court orders oral evidence over Dlamini-Zuma’s ANC vote-buying claims
5th October 2026 In a major legal development shaking the ANC, the High Court has directed that the defamation dispute between party veteran Dr Nkosazana... →
NGO critiques local govt failures ahead of elections, launches voter tool
5th October 2026 As South Africa approaches its local government elections, non-governmental organisation My Vote Counts has launched a scathing critique of... →
DA launches relentless final campaign push following surge in latest polls
5th October 2026 The DA has announced it will work relentlessly over the next month to secure outright majorities in the City of Tshwane, City of Johannesburg, and... →
DA Western Cape highlights top-performing metros ahead of elections
5th October 2026 With exactly four weeks remaining until South Africa's highly anticipated 2026 local government elections, the DA is putting its governance track... →
ActionSA welcomes IEC opposition to ‘hypocritical’ DA electoral court challenge
1st October 2026 ActionSA has welcomed the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa’s answering affidavit opposing an urgent DA Electoral Court challenge,... →
UCT climbs markedly in 2027 World University Rankings
1st October 2026 The University of Cape Town has secured its highest ranking in six years, climbing to 147th in the newly announced Times Higher Education 2027... →
New report shows housing, energy stalled despite GNU’s upward trajectory, but no promises broken
30th September 2026 As South Africa’s Government of National Unity enters its third year, its central challenge has fundamentally shifted, with the initial phase of... →
Parties criticise Ramaphosa’s ‘delayed response’ to Ekurhuleni femicide crisis
30th September 2026 Opposition parties and civil rights organisations have criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent national address on gender-based violence and... →
Ramaphosa to address nation on Ekurhuleni murders, GBVF
29th September 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening address the country on steps being taken by government to confront the country's gender-based violence... →
US Ambassador declares diplomacy 'useless' as relations with S Africa on edge
29th September 2026 Relations between the US and South Africa have reached a critical low point following a scathing assessment by US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III,... →
White Cross Project turns to Union Buildings after Washington vigil
28th September 2026 Following what it describes a success of its White Cross Project in the US, Afrikaner group Lex Libertas announced it aims to bring the same... →
Parties call for urgent action after weekend's mass shootings
28th September 2026 South Africa is reeling from an unprecedented weekend of trauma as horrific mass shootings across the country have left at least 27 people dead and... →
Ramaphosa challenges S Africans to defend national identity amid violence, division
28th September 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a reminder to the nation on Monday that heritage is not only a cause for celebration but a critical battleground... →
Msimanga confident court will fast-track DA challenge against ActionSA, EFF, MKP, GOOD party
23rd September 2026 DA federal chairperson Solly Msimanga expressed confidence on Wednesday that the party’s electoral case will receive an urgent hearing to avoid... →
IEC prepared but cautious as local elections face legal hurdles, deepfake threats
23rd September 2026 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) remains cautious but says it is prepared as it navigates legal battles, ballot security,... →
Parties sign Electoral Code of Conduct, commit to peaceful 2026 local elections
23rd September 2026 Political parties competing in the upcoming local government elections have officially pledged their commitment to a peaceful, free, and fair... →
IEC demands parties restore public trust at 2026 electoral code signing
23rd September 2026 In what is being described as the most challenging political environment in South Africa's democratic history, Independent Electoral Commission... →
South African journalist released after days of detention in Djibouti
22nd September 2026 South African investigative journalist and Africa coordinator at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) Micah Reddy is... →
Daily Podcast – September 22, 2026
22nd September 2026 Making headlines: DA takes ActionSA, EFF, MKP, and GOOD party to Electoral Court; Retired SCA judge appointed to FUL board; And, South Sudan's... →
NSFAS records over 51 000 early applications for 2027, stresses strict deadline for submissions
22nd September 2026 The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) announced on Tuesday that it is “highly encouraged” by a massive wave of early submissions... →
DA takes ActionSA, EFF, MKP, and GOOD party to Electoral Court over 'hidden' candidate lists
22nd September 2026 The DA has launched an urgent application in the Electoral Court against ActionSA, the EFF, the MKP, and the GOOD party, accusing them of... →
Retired SCA judge appointed to FUL board
22nd September 2026 Freedom Under Law has announced the appointment of retired Supreme Court of Appeal Judge Trevor Gorven to its board, expressing confidence in his... →
Mandela Foundation wants voters to demand action on GBVF ahead of elections
22nd September 2026 As South Africa approaches the upcoming local government elections, citizens are being urged to leverage their vote as a tool for “profound social... →
