Sane Dhlamini
Sane Dhlamini is Creamer Media Senior Contributing Editor and Researcher for Polity.org.za
SA Barometer 2023 says S Africa faces ‘serious challenges’, 35% confident in Ramaphosa
14th December 2023 The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) has published a public opinion survey, the South African Reconciliation Barometer 2023, which... →
Daily Podcast – December 14, 2023
14th December 2023 Making headlines: Ramaphosa reaffirms SA's stance on Israel and Palestin, fifteen bills, including NHI, awaiting Ramaphosa's signature ahead of... →
Daily Podcast – December 13, 2023
13th December 2023 Making headlines: KZN ANC expels municipality speaker, warns against members who ‘de-campaign’ party, South Africa's inflation slows in November... →
KZN ANC expels municipality speaker, warns against members who ‘de-campaign’ party
13th December 2023 KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) African National Congress (ANC) provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo on Wednesday announced the expulsion of former Umzumbe local... →
Basic income grant can reduce poverty, boost economic growth – Study
12th December 2023 A new report titled 'Macroeconomic and Developmental Impacts of Selected Basic Income Grant (BIG) Pathways for South Africa' by Applied Development... →
Mashaba says ANC is a ‘curse’, cannot coexist with a prosperous S Africa
11th December 2023 ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has told Polity that a prosperous South Africa and the African National Congress (ANC) cannot coexist, labelling the... →
NRF launches youth-centred research programme in partnership with Swiss Fondation Botnar
8th December 2023 South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) CEO Professor Fulufhelo Nelwamondo on Friday stressed the vulnerability of African youth in terms... →
Daily Podcast – December 07, 2023
7th December 2023 Making headlines: Mixed reactions to passing of NHI Bill, Treasury set to withhold extra funding for 23 KZN councils and, South Africa demands... →
Mixed reactions to passing of NHI Bill
7th December 2023 Business groups Business Unity South Africa (Busa) and Business for South Africa (B4SA) are planning to submit a formal petition to President Cyril... →
DA extends condolences following fatal accident of matric learners
5th December 2023 The Democratic Alliance in Amajuba District sends heartfelt condolences and well-wishes to the families and loved ones of six matric learners that... →
ANC says Sheriff’s visit is attempt to create a spectacle
5th December 2023 The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has referred to Ezulwini Investments' attempts, through the Sheriff of the Gauteng High Court, to attach... →
Daily Podcast – December 04, 2023
4th December 2023 Making headlines: Sheriff of High Court raids ANC's Luthuli House in search of assets, Ramaphosa concerned developed countries not meeting climate... →
Ramaphosa concerned developed countries not meeting climate funding obligations
4th December 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern that the developed economies are still not meeting their obligations to support developing... →
Daily Podcast – November 27, 2023
27th November 2023 Making headlines: People with HIV in S Africa decreased from 14% to 12.7%, Eskom says Stage 4 loadshedding all week and, Diplomatic dash as end of... →
People with HIV in S Africa decreased from 14% to 12.7% – survey
27th November 2023 Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Executive Director Professor Khangelani Zuma has announced the findings from the 6th South African National... →
Daily Podcast – November 24, 2023
24th November 2023 Making headlines: Eskom declares Stage 6 loadshedding during Black Friday, Oscar Pistorius gets parole, will be released from prison in January... →
NEHAWU wishes the WFTU Trade Union International Public Service and Allied [WFTU-TUI-PS&A] a successful 14th International Congress
21st November 2023 The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union [NEHAWU] wishes the World Federation of Trade Union Trade Union International Public... →
COSATU wishes its tireless affiliate, SACCAWU, a successful congress
21st November 2023 The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) wishes its tireless affiliate, the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers’ Union... →
6 945 murders in 3 months, women and child abuse continues unabated – Crime stats
17th November 2023 Minister of Police Bheki Cele revealed on Friday that 6 945 people were murdered in South Africa during July 1 and September 30, and expressed... →
Daily Podcast – November 16, 2023
16th November 2023 Making headlines: ANC welcomes government referral of Israel to ICC, closure of embassy, Ramaphosa and Zelensky hammered out first peace topics to... →
Political maturity key as municipal motions of no confidence stall service delivery – Minister
15th November 2023 Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Thembi Nkadimeng said on Wednesday that political maturity is vital in running... →
ActionSA’s Mncwango promises to restore ethical leadership in KZN
13th November 2023 Zwakele Mncwango has accepted his party’s nomination for KwaZulu-Natal Premier and promised that ActionSA will restore good governance and appoint... →
Ramaphosa congratulates Dire Tladi on new role at International Court of Justice
10th November 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa extended his congratulations to University of Pretoria Professor Dire Tladi for being selected by the United Nations to... →
Police union demands transformation within Justice Department
10th November 2023 Police union demands transformation within Justice Department Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union President Dr Zizamele Cebekhulu has said... →
Daily Podcast – November 09, 2023
9th November 2023 Making headlines: Zondo says government must tighten up public procurement to fight corruption, Rand Water reports stabilising bulk system and,... →
Concern at ConCourt delays, ‘unreliable’ online records
9th November 2023 Freedom Under Law executive officer Judith February on Thursday expressed concern about reports of delayed judgments and unreliable online records... →
Mbalula denies involvement in UIF jobs scheme, opens case against accuser
9th November 2023 African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has filed charges against Thuja Capital CEO Mthunzi Mdwaba for what he calls a... →
Daily Podcast – November 08, 2023
8th November 2023 Making headlines: Floyd Brink is still Johannesburg's city manager – for now, indebted Transnet rolls over R7-billion loans for four months and,... →
Holomisa urges S Africans to register to vote to change status quo in 2024
8th November 2023 The United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa has warned South Africans that continued electoral support for the ruling African National... →
Ramaphosa reminds police of responsibility to protect citizens, punts ANC renewal
7th November 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has reminded delegates attending the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union Congress of the vital role police officers... →
ANC’s Matsila says he won’t stop work on party’s renewal processes
6th November 2023 The African National Congress’s electoral committee secretary Chief Livhuwani Matsila on Monday refused to let a recent hijacking attempt stop him... →
Low voter turnout not good for democracy – Ipsos
2nd November 2023 Ipsos sub-Saharan Africa Knowledge Director Mari Harris warned on Thursday that a low voter turnout in the upcoming elections will not be good for... →
Siya Kolisi urges govt to use South Africa's diversity for change
2nd November 2023 Springboks captain Siya Kolisi on Thursday told President Cyril Ramaphosa that the country needs to use its diversity a bit more, as he described... →
ActionSA Premier candidate for N Cape promises to improve quality of life through innovation
1st November 2023 ActionSA has announced Andrew Louw as its Premier candidate for the Northern Cape, and he has promised to bring “innovative solutions” that will... →
Govt wants to fund community media development in honour of Essop Pahad
27th October 2023 Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced on Friday that government is in discussions with National Treasury to fund the Media... →
Daily Podcast – October 26, 2023
26th October 2023 Making headlines: Mashatile declares R37-million Waterfall mansion as his own, new poll puts ANC support at 45%, DA makes gains to 31% and national... →
EU issues grants to civil society to bolster accountability
26th October 2023 The European Union (EU) has announced a second batch of grants under the Enhancing Accountability Programme in South Africa, with the aim of... →
DA dismisses claims of coalition talks with ANC ahead of elections
25th October 2023 Democratic Alliance national spokesperson Solly Malatsi has dismissed claims that his party is in secret negotiations with the African National... →
SAMAs cancelled following public outcry
25th October 2023 KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Siboniso Duma announced on Wednesday that the South African Music Awards... →
Political parties ready for ‘crucial’ 2024 elections ahead of voter registration weekend
25th October 2023 Political parties attending launch of the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC's) 2024 national and provincial elections... →
Daily Podcast – October 24, 2023
24th October 2023 Making headlines: IEC says possibility of 2024 elections between May and August, NSFAS board axes CEO and, MEC 'seeking guidance' as Ramaphosa... →