Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
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... →
National Convention must be judged on whether outcome promises tangible improvements – Steenhuisen
16th August 2023 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen noted on Wednesday that the outcome of the Moonshot Pact negotiations must be judged on whether it... →
Health committee begins public hearings on Tobacco Bill
15th August 2023 The Portfolio Committee on Health will, from Friday, kick-off nationwide public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems... →
Ramaphosa to undertake working visit to Angola
15th August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a working visit to the Republic of Angola, on Wednesday and Thursday, to attend the forty-third Ordinary... →
Daily Podcast – August 14, 2023
14th August 2023 Making headlines: Santaco set to meet after vehicles impounded over the weekend; Steenhuisen says Moonshot Pact ready for lift-off ahead of... →
Steenhuisen says Moonshot Pact ready for lift-off ahead of national convention
14th August 2023 As political parties prepare to sit for the “historic” Muti-Party National Convention on Wednesday and Thursday, Democratic Alliance leader John... →
R5.4bn of State capture money returned to the State, legal changes to come, says Ramaphosa
14th August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that in the coming months, many of the processes underway, as a result of the findings of the State... →
‘Citizens hopeful Zim elections will be free and fair’
11th August 2023 Ahead of Zimbabwe’s elections this month, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) senior project leader Dr Webster Zambara said on Friday... →
Msimanga battles Ramulifho for Gauteng DA leadership position
8th August 2023 Democratic Alliance Gauteng Provincial Leader Solly Msimanga will, this weekend, challenge DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education Khume Ramulifho for... →
Disparity in female athletes’ earnings is an affront – Ramaphosa
7th August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that it is only through greater sponsorship and support that women’s sport will be able to grow and... →
Frequent collapse of local govt coalitions is deliberate – Mashatile
4th August 2023 Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Friday that government is fortunate that this could be the generation in the country’s evolving democracy... →
Daily Podcast – August 03, 2023
3rd August 2023 Making headlines: Prof William Gumede to chair Multi-Party National Convention; Former Western Cape DA leader Bonginkosi Madikizela wants his post... →
