Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
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... →
Daily Podcast – September 07, 2023
7th September 2023 Making headlines: Mkhwebane's impeachment vote to be held next week; Politicians mourn business icon Raymond Ackerman; And, Joburg councillor... →
Politicians mourn business icon Raymond Ackerman
7th September 2023 South African politicians on Thursday joined millions of South Africans and, the global business community, to extend condolences on the passing of... →
Joburg councillor arrested in sting operation on hijacked property
7th September 2023 A City of Johannesburg councillor, along with 22 other people, were arrested on Wednesday, in a sting operation by the Johannesburg Metropolitan... →
Justice Committee recommends 3.8% salary increase for Public Protector, Human Rights Commissioners
6th September 2023 The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on Wednesday recommended a 3.8% salary increase for certain public office bearers with... →
ANC remains positive for Q3 GDP
6th September 2023 With significant reduction in loadshedding throughout most of the year’s second quarter, the African National Congress noted on Wednesday that it... →
Daily Podcast – September 05, 2023
5th September 2023 Making headlines: Suspended Mkhwebane wants to return to work, but Ramaphosa says no; Former ConCourt Judge Sisi Khampepe to lead inquiry into... →
Court says it cannot compel CoJ to supply electricity to illegally connected apartment block
5th September 2023 The City of Johannesburg highlighted on Tuesday that its current debt, which is sitting at close to R48-billion, is unsustainable. The municipality... →
DPCI dealing with national priority offences – Godfrey Lebeya
4th September 2023 National head for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation lieutenant-general Godfrey Lebeya noted, with concern, on Monday that 31 – 11... →
ANC calls for thorough investigation into Joburg fire
1st September 2023 African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula on Friday urged law enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough investigation... →
DA declares highest donation in quarterly funding report – IEC
1st September 2023 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa noted that the more than R58-million in declarations that were made by political parties is... →
Ramaphosa to address nation on 'success' of Brics Summit
31st August 2023 Cabinet announced on Thursday that President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on the “successful” 15th yearly Brics Summit and other... →
Advances in women's political representation uneven – Dlamini-Zuma
30th August 2023 Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma noted on Wednesday that gender inequality and... →
Poor representation of women in leadership in SA politics – Commission for Gender Equality
30th August 2023 Despite measures to ensure 50% representation for women in decision-making roles, research by the Commission for Gender Equality has pointed to... →
DA says PP candidates not suitable, calls for new applications
29th August 2023 The Democratic Alliance stated on Tuesday that it will not be supporting any of the shortlisted candidates for the appointment of Public Protector,... →
Ramaphosa says investors still value South African economy
29th August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Tuesday that despite difficult global conditions, investors continue to see value in the South African economy... →
Ramaphosa calls on Zim parties to sustain peace amid election dispute
29th August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Zimbabwean government for holding “harmonised elections”, however, he is calling on all parties to... →
Daily Podcast – August 28, 2023
28th August 2023 Making headlines: ActionSA withdraws motion to remove Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda; Ramokgopa says distribution is ‘albatross’ of power system;... →
Tedros Ghebreyesus urges strengthening defences against health emergencies
28th August 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged all Member States to take decisive action to provide... →
PA doesn’t belong in Multi-Party Charter – Steenhuisen
25th August 2023 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen noted on Friday that the Patriotic Alliance’s actions in Nelson Mandela Bay this week have showed why... →
Daily Podcast – August 24, 2023
24th August 2023 Making headlines: Brics invites six nations to join bloc; SACP’s Mapaila says reorganisation of politics afoot in South Africa; And, Cape Town... →
Brics to task Finance Ministers with consideration of local currencies
24th August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Thursday that Brics countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – have agreed to task Brics... →
Daily Podcast – August 23, 2023
23rd August 2023 Making headlines: Ramaphosa concerned about financial systems used in wars, stresses use of local currencies; Popcru president says aggregation of... →
Brics day two: Ramaphosa concerned about financial systems used in wars, stresses use of local currencies
23rd August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Wednesday that global financial and payment systems are increasingly being used as instruments of geopolitical... →
Motion of No Confidence against Gwamanda set for next week
22nd August 2023 ActionSA on Tuesday welcomed the decision by the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Council Programming Committee for placing its Motion of No Confidence... →
ActionSA, DA want SARB's Phala Phala report to be made public
22nd August 2023 Opposition parties are requesting South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago to make public the report into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s... →
Health committee extends deadline for comments on NHI Bill
22nd August 2023 The public will now have until September 15 to make written submissions on the National Health Insurance Bill. The Select Committee on Health and... →
3.1% decline in murder rate no cause for celebration – Cele
18th August 2023 Police Minister Bheki Cele noted on Friday that while there are still unacceptably high crime levels, the South African Police Service is pushing... →
Parties agree on power sharing principles in coalition talks
17th August 2023 The Multi Party Charter for South Africa has agreed on power-sharing principles, such as sharing power proportionally to the election results.... →
Outa welcomes NSFAS CEO’s leave of absence
17th August 2023 The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse on Thursday welcomed the announcement by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme board that it would place the... →
Multi-Party National Convention lays out priorities
17th August 2023 The political parties involved in negotiating a pre-election agreement to inaugurate a coalition government following next year’s election have,... →
Political parties rename Moonshot Pact the Multi Party Charter for South Africa
16th August 2023 Multi Party National Convention independent chairperson Professor William Gumede announced that the political parties currently holding talks on a... →