Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
EFF calls for immediate resumption of physical Parliamentary sittings
2nd July 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Tuesday demanded an end to virtual Parliamentary participation, calling for the immediate resumption of... →
GNU cabinet not responsive to SA’s priorities – Kenneth Meshoe
2nd July 2024 Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of his new Cabinet, the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has expressed concern about... →
GNU Cabinet will increase transparent governance, accountability – FW de Klerk Foundation
2nd July 2024 The FW de Klerk Foundation on Tuesday expressed confidence in the newly appointed national executive of the Government of National Unity (GNU),... →
Sadtu dissatisfied with Siviwe Gwarube’s appointment as Basic Education Minister
1st July 2024 The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) has condemned what it termed the Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) arrogant, racist attitude and... →
DA commits to rebuild govt institutions under custodianship – John Steenhuisen
1st July 2024 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said on Monday his party is pleased that the Cabinet negotiations reaffirmed the agreed-upon... →
Opposition parties disappointed with Cabinet enlargement
1st July 2024 Political parties have expressed disappointment with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move to enlarge his Cabinet, after promising to significantly... →
27 State capture suspects arrested – Godfrey Lebeya
28th June 2024 The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation national head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya assured on Friday that the State Capture National... →
Parliament joint sitting to be held on July 18
28th June 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday the Opening of Parliament being held on July 18 is a fitting tribute to former President Nelson Mandela,... →
Ramaphosa mourns passing of SANDF soldiers in DRC
27th June 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday he was saddened by the death of two soldiers and by the injuries sustained by 20 others in a mortar... →
ISS urges GNU Cabinet to prioritise policing reforms
27th June 2024 Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s much anticipated Cabinet announcement, the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) called on the Government of... →
Salga elects chairperson, deputy chairpersons for Mpumalanga
27th June 2024 The newly elected South African Local Government Association chairperson in Mpumalanga Walter Mngomezulu has thanked the provincial executive... →
EFF calls for meaningful dialogue in Kenya amid tax protests
26th June 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Wednesday called on Kenyan President William Ruto to immediately cease the violent suppression of protesters... →
Life Esidimeni judgment to be delivered on July 10
26th June 2024 The much-anticipated judgment in the Life Esidimeni Inquest will be delivered on July 10, by Judge Mmonoa Teffo of the Gauteng High Court in... →
ZEP holders urged to obtain alternative visas
26th June 2024 Following the court judgment that the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit will remain effective until November 29, 2025, the National Employers’... →
Daily Podcast – June 25, 2024
25th June 2024 Making headlines: SACP wants swift cabinet appointments, condemns DA’s demands; MK party lawmakers sworn in after boycotting first sitting; And,... →
SACP wants swift Cabinet appointments, condemns DA’s demands
25th June 2024 The South African Communist Party, which has expressed strong opposition to a coalition with the Democratic Alliance, on Tuesday said it is... →
ActionSA says GNU must realign priorities with needs of South Africans
25th June 2024 Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's anticipated Cabinet announcement, ActionSA is urging the governing coalition to realign its priorities with... →
ANC to work with traditional leaders in preparation for national dialogue
25th June 2024 The African National Congress said on Tuesday in the spirit of sustaining constant communication, it would hold continuous engagements with the... →
Daily Podcast – June 24, 2024
24th June 2024 Making headlines: Ramaphosa said parties in GNU need to demonstrate genuine collaboration; MK Party MPs to be sworn in tomorrow; And, Egypt... →
MK Party MPs to be sworn in on Tuesday
24th June 2024 The 58 uMkhonto we Sizwe party members will on Tuesday be sworn into Parliament, after they boycotted the first sitting of the National Assembly,... →
Parties in GNU need to demonstrate genuine collaboration – Ramaphosa
24th June 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday as political parties finalise the modalities of the Government of National Unity, guided by the Statement... →
Daily Podcast – June 21, 2024
21st June 2024 Making headlines: Former ANCYL president Collen Maine makes North West MEC list; IFP says current Government of National Unity situation is not a... →
Outa urges Ramaphosa to dump Ministers Mantashe, Nzimande, Chikunga
21st June 2024 Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s much anticipated new Cabinet appointments, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse is urging him not to reappoint... →
Current GNU situation not a crisis, rather 'necessary teething problems' – IFP
21st June 2024 The Inkatha Freedom Party stressed on Friday an urgent need to iron out the differences between the African National Congress and the Democratic... →
Former ANCYL president Collen Maine makes N West MEC list
21st June 2024 Members of the Executive Council in the North West will on Friday be sworn in, following their appointment by Premier Lazarus Mokgosi. Former... →
Six more Mpox cases confirmed as first batch of treatment arrives
21st June 2024 The Department of Health has announced six more laboratory-confirmed cases of Mpox (previously known as monkey pox), in the country, bringing the... →
Our commitment to progressive policies remains unwavering – ANCYL
20th June 2024 The African National Congress Youth League on Thursday applauded the ANC for its “strategic and inclusive” approach in forming a Government of... →
Saps continues investigation in IEC intimidation case
20th June 2024 The South African Police Service has opened a case of intimidation following an attempted unauthorised entry at the Electoral Commission of South... →
SAHRC takes Renaldo Gouws to Equality Court
20th June 2024 The South African Human Rights Commission will on Thursday institute proceedings at the Equality Court, in Gqeberha, against Democratic Alliance MP... →
IFP secures 7 wards in KZN by-elections
20th June 2024 The Inkatha Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal has gained a majority in several wards, many of which were previously controlled by the African National... →
DA wins wards in Beaufort West, Newcastle by-elections
20th June 2024 Following by-elections held in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, the Democratic Alliance won three wards from the Patriotic Alliance and the... →
SECTION27 calls for construction of schools more resilient to climate change
19th June 2024 Public interest law centre SECTION27 stressed on Wednesday that climate change is not only an academic issue but a real and significant threat, as... →
DA poised to benefit most in GNU – Oxfam SA
18th June 2024 Oxfam South Africa board chairperson Mazibuko Jara stated on Tuesday that given the Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) immediate access to “a skilled... →
ANC Veterans’ League commits to guide GNU, hold MPs accountable
18th June 2024 The African National Congress Veterans’ League on Tuesday welcomed the Government of National Unity agreement, saying while more work is needed to... →
Parliament must play central role in GNU – business
18th June 2024 Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) noted on Tuesday that in addition to ensuring accountability and being effective in the law-making process,... →
Steenhuisen hopes to use W Cape ‘expertise’ nationally, as GNU parties sign Statement of Intent
14th June 2024 The Democratic Alliance highlighted on Friday that it has now entered national government - of which Cyril Ramaphosa is the preferred presidential... →
ActionSA will not vote for candidates for President, Speaker or Deputy Speaker
14th June 2024 ActionSA noted on Friday that it will not be voting for the candidates for the offices of President, Speaker or Deputy Speaker at Friday's... →
Parly budgets R54m for establishment of seventh Parliament
13th June 2024 Secretary to Parliament Xolile George said Parliament is fully ready to hold its first sitting of the National Assembly, where the country’s... →
Rising number of minor conflicts increases likelihood of increased future major conflicts – think tank
13th June 2024 International think tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) founder Steve Killelea said on Thursday that because more countries are becoming... →
Ramaphosa signs into law Municipal Bill for transparency around development charges
12th June 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday signed into law the Municipal Fiscal Powers and Functions Amendment Bill, which seeks to regulate the power... →
SA records Mpox death, sources vaccines from WHO member countries
12th June 2024 Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla announced on Wednesday that his department intends obtaining a stockpile of Tecovirimat treatment for rapid... →
