Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Daily Podcast – October 12, 2023
12th October 2023 Making headlines: EFF, Patriotic Alliance take wards from ANC in Mpumalanga, Northern Cape by-elections; R5.4-billion of Guptas' estimated... →
ANC says Census Report an indication of party’s commitment to improving citizens’ lives
12th October 2023 The African National Congress (ANC) noted that the 2022 Census Report highlights numerous achievements that instil hope and demonstrate that the... →
Ramaphosa calls for urgent humanitarian assistance amid Israeli-Palestinian conflict
12th October 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa extended his condolences to the victims in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling for the immediate and unconditional... →
ANC aims to restore human dignity with ‘Title Deeds Friday’ campaign
11th October 2023 Amid the release of the latest census, which showed a 10.9% increase in formal dwellings since the last census in 2011, the African National... →
Tackle State capture in education sector, introduce fundamental reform – CDE
11th October 2023 Policy think tank Centre for Development and Enterprise research director Stefan Schirmer says there is a need to reduce conflict of interest... →
Palestinian Embassy in S Africa calls on DA, ACDP, PA to re-evaluate positions on Palestinian rights
10th October 2023 The Palestinian Embassy in South Africa said it believes that political parties should stand on the “right side of history” and support the just... →
Daily Podcast – October 09, 2023
9th October 2023 Making headlines: EFF MP joins ActionSA; Dirco says comprehensive resolution needed in Israel, Palestine conflict; And, Court sets rules for hybrid... →
‘EFF involvement in VBS scandal shows thieves in red overalls’ – EFF MP joins ActionSA
9th October 2023 Former Economic Freedom Fighters MP Thembinkosi Rawula has urged citizens to demand leadership that is accountable and that will be able to... →
BMA tasked with ensuring country’s borders are well-protected – Ramaphosa
9th October 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that ensuring the country’s borders are well-managed and well-protected is key to its security and... →
Bad politicians, corrupt parties stand in the way of prosperity, economic justice – RISE Mzansi
6th October 2023 RISE Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi stated on Friday that as important as economic policy solutions are, it must be recognised that a thriving economy... →
ANC applauds launch of Border Management Authority to address illegal immigration
6th October 2023 The African National Congress has welcomed the establishment of the Border Management Authority as a step towards addressing South Africa’s... →
DA to lay charges against gov't accounting officers for failing to table annual reports on time
6th October 2023 The Democratic Alliance said on Friday it will be laying charges, in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, against government accounting... →
Daily Podcast – October 05, 2023
5th October 2023 Making headlines: Government defends decision to fund Bok superfans at Rugby World Cup; National Teaching Awards a reminder of Kader Asmal’s... →
SOEs no longer sustainable, mandate must be reviewed – PSA
5th October 2023 Trade union the Public Servants Association of South Africa on Thursday urged government to reduce wasteful expenditure at State-owned entities and... →
HSF calls for amendment to IPID Bill
4th October 2023 The Helen Suzman Foundation has called on Parliament to amend the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Bill to safeguard the independence... →
RISE Mzansi confident it will be among top five parties in 2024 elections
4th October 2023 Following results from his party’s modelling, RISE Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi believes that the new kid on the block party will be one of the top... →
Daily Podcast – October 03, 2023
3rd October 2023 Making headlines: More painful petrol, diesel hikes confirmed for Wednesday; Parliament closes Malema's VBS Bank file due to lack of evidence; And,... →
W Cape DA pursues further hearings on NHI Bill
3rd October 2023 The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape stated on Tuesday that it will argue for further hearings on the controversial National Health... →
Daily Podcast – October 02, 2023
2nd October 2023 Making headlines: DA launches ‘Register to rescue South Africa’ campaign ahead of elections; VBS returns to haunt Shivambu as lawmakers find he... →
Ramaphosa highlights collaboration to address crimes targeting infrastructure
2nd October 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that business is working with government to build capacity within the National Prosecuting Authority and... →
World rankings again recognise UCT as top university in Africa
28th September 2023 The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the top university on the continent in this year’s World University Rankings, after moving up 24 places... →
Deadline extended for written submissions on NPA Bill
28th September 2023 The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services announced on Thursday an extension to the deadline for written submissions on the... →
‘A committed patriot until the end’ – Parly saddened by passing of Aziz Pahad
28th September 2023 The Presiding Officers of Parliament have expressed sadness on the passing of anti-apartheid activist, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs,... →
Cross-sector initiative positive about future coalition governments
22nd September 2023 The Indlulmithi South Africa Scenarios cross-sector initiative highlighted on Friday that it expects that by 2035 political parties will have a... →
Daily Podcast – September 21, 2023
21st September 2023 Making headlines: Parliament to vote on Gcaleka's appointment as Public Protector; SANDF releases names of navy submariners who died in Kommetjie... →
Gungubele assures Sassa beneficiaries Postbank board changes won’t impact operations
21st September 2023 Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli Gungubele on Thursday assured South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) social grant... →
SANDF releases names of navy submariners who died in Kommetjie tragedy
21st September 2023 The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on Thursday released the names of the three South African Navy (SAN) submariners who tragically... →
Massive deviation in public entity procurement procedures not necessarily cause for alarm – report
20th September 2023 Stellenbosch University expert Professor Geo Quinot noted on Wednesday that with public procurement being susceptible to corruption, with large... →
Gov't desire for economic control has led to further decline in SA’s economic freedom – report
19th September 2023 Think tank Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara has blamed South Africa’s consistent decline in economic freedom on government’s “unabated,... →
Sustainable NHI possible if gov't, private sector work together – business
18th September 2023 Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has stated that it will not support the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, saying the NHI’s source of funding... →
Daily Podcast – September 18, 2023
18th September 2023 Making headlines: Agri SA warns government’s interference in food price problem could have detrimental long-term effects; Ramaphosa urges creative... →
Ramaphosa urges creative practitioners to play more prominent role in nation-building
18th September 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that with so many countries and societies beset by conflict, South Africa is fortunate that the project... →
Daily Podcast – September 14, 2023
14th September 2023 Making headlines: Gcaleka's appointment still in limbo as National Assembly defers vote to future date; High loadshedding stages 'temporary', as... →
DA’s Gauteng Premier candidate Solly Msimanga to prioritise safety, infrastructure
13th September 2023 Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng Premier candidate Solly Msimanga noted that the only way a province can work and thrive, is if it has a good... →
Steenhuisen confident ANC will lose Gauteng in next election
13th September 2023 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Wednesday that his party is certain that the African National Congress will lose Gauteng in the... →
African Parks acquires rhino captive-breeding operation to turn into sanctuary
12th September 2023 Non-profit conservation organisation African Parks CEO Peter Fearnhead noted on Tuesday that it will be converting a captive-breeding operation... →
Daily Podcast – September 11, 2023
11th September 2023 Making headlines: Zuma's bid to appeal private prosecution ruling is dismissed with costs; DA wants Nersa to re-evaluate electricity tariff... →
DA wants Nersa to re-evaluate electricity tariff increase
11th September 2023 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Monday its latest court application seeks to force the National Electricity Regulator of South Africa (Nersa)... →
Ramaphosa promises action against those involved in corruption
11th September 2023 In marking Public Service Month, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Monday that action to discourage corruption in government departments must... →
Do your best and make us proud, Bokke! – Zizi Kodwa
8th September 2023 Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa on Friday reiterated his call for a permanent solution for broadcasting rights, saying the sports... →
Speaker declines secret ballot voting for PP impeachment
8th September 2023 National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has declined a request by the African Transformation Movement and the United Democratic Movement... →