Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
ANC election manifesto touts inclusive, transformed economy
29th February 2024 The African National Congress noted on Thursday that it will continue to “unapologetically pursue” an inclusive and transformed economy by... →
Funzi Ngobeni is ActionSA’s Premier candidate for Gauteng
29th February 2024 ActionSA Gauteng chairperson Funzi Ngobeni urged Gauteng residents to give the party the mandate to govern and execute its policies its own way,... →
DA committed to being stable anchor party at national level – John Steenhuisen
29th February 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) noted that it is committed to serving as the stable anchor party at the heart of a new national government comprising... →
ANC won’t comment further on DA’s cadre deployment ‘theatrics’ – Bhengu-Motsiri
29th February 2024 The African National Congress reiterated its position that cadre deployment is a globally accepted practice and said it will not offer further... →
Drakenstein mayor removed through motion of no confidence
28th February 2024 Opposition parties in the Drakenstein municipality, in the Western Cape, on Wednesday removed Conrad Poole as mayor through a motion of no... →
Justice committee shortlists 8 candidates for Deputy PP position
28th February 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on Wednesday shortlisted eight candidates to be interviewed for the position of Deputy... →
RISE Mzansi calls for end to e-tolls by end of March or Lesufi’s resignation
28th February 2024 RISE Mzansi wants Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to “switch off” e-toll gantries by March 31, warning that the party will call for his resignation... →
DA files PAIA application against ANC to obtain missing cadre deployment records
27th February 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is giving the African National Congress (ANC) 30 days to comply with its Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)... →
IEC kicks off election timetable ahead of elections
26th February 2024 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has completed the publishing of the provisional voters’ roll for inspection after the... →
DA wants Public Protector to investigate Bheki Cele’s helicopter use
26th February 2024 The Democratic Alliance said on Monday it wants the Public Protector to order Police Minister Bheki Cele to pay back the South African Police... →
SECTION27 has concerns around BELA Bill
26th February 2024 Public interest law center SECTION27 has welcomed the opportunity to make submissions on the latest version of the Basic Education Laws Amendment... →
Ramaphosa says 2024 Budget proves govt’s commitment to achieving sustainable fiscal trajectory
26th February 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that by reducing debt, government will spend more on improving infrastructure, schools and hospitals, and... →
BOSA challenges Zille to make public DA cadre deployment documents
23rd February 2024 Build One South Africa (BOSA) on Friday challenged Democratic Alliance (DA) federal executive chairperson Helen Zille to release documents relating... →
Mashaba unveils ActionSA election posters outside symbolic Carlton Centre
23rd February 2024 The promise of a “better life for all” that former President Nelson Mandela famously uttered at the Carlton Centre in 1994 did not become a... →
DA readying to file contempt of court action against ANC
23rd February 2024 The Democratic Alliance announced on Friday that it will be launching a contempt of court application against the African National Congress to... →
RISE Mzansi against R200m for political party funding, calls for donations
23rd February 2024 RISE Mzansi national leader Makashule Gana says that despite the “sorry state of the economy”, political party funding has “undeservedly” been... →
ANC challenges DA to release its own deployment records
22nd February 2024 African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula has challenged the Democratic Alliance to share with South Africans its own minutes and... →
Parties welcome Hlophe’s impeachment but EFF says JSC proceedings ‘procedurally unfair’
22nd February 2024 While some opposition parties have welcomed the removal of Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and Judge Nkola Motata from the bench, the... →
Godongwana’s Budget Speech proves ANC lacks political will – DA, ActionSA
21st February 2024 Democratic Alliance (DA) Shadow Minister of Finance Dr Dion George said on Wednesday that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2024 Budget Speech... →
Daily Podcast – February 21, 2024
21st February 2024 Making headlines: Godongwana says no change to fuel levies this year; DA loses court bid to have cadre deployment declared unlawful ; And,... →
ANC joins DA in releasing cadre deployment records, welcomes court judgment
21st February 2024 The African National Congress (ANC) said on Wednesday that it will release its cadre deployment committee records on its website, in the interests... →
DA loses court bid to have cadre deployment declared unlawful
21st February 2024 The Democratic Alliance said it was disappointed in the judgment handed down in the Gauteng High Court dismissing its bid to have cadre deployment... →
Opposition parties welcome election date, express readiness to take on ANC
21st February 2024 Political parties have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of the 2024 election date, expressing readiness for what is touted to be a... →
ANC blamed for worsened national unemployment rate, while W Cape shows improvement
20th February 2024 ActionSA president Herman Mashaba said on Tuesday that South Africa’s current unemployment and fiscal crisis is a manmade disaster by the ruling... →
Parties want Budget Speech to focus on country’s economic crisis
20th February 2024 Political parties want Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to focus his Budget Speech on the country’s economic growth crisis. Godongwana will, on... →
ActionSA, DA slam Lesufi’s ‘empty promises SoPA’
20th February 2024 ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance have expressed disappointment with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s State of Province Address, saying he... →
DA threatens legal action if ANC manipulated cadre deployment records
20th February 2024 The Democratic Alliance said it will study the African National Congress’ cadre deployment records to ascertain whether it has fully complied with... →
Cele hands over cars to boost Hawks fleet, notes killing of 22 officers
19th February 2024 Police Minister Bheki Cele on Monday expressed confidence in the work of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), or the Hawks, and... →
Daily Podcast – February 16 2024
16th February 2024 Making headlines: 7 710 murders in 3 months, but Cele notes reported murders reducing; DA wants urgent proclamation of election date as it readies... →
7 710 murders in 3 months, but Cele notes reported murders reducing
16th February 2024 Police Minister Bheki Cele believes South African Police Services’ (Saps’) efforts to prevent, combat and arrest criminals are proving to be... →
DA wants urgent proclamation of election date as it readies for manifesto launch
16th February 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Friday expressed its readiness for its national manifesto launch, on Saturday, and wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to... →
Ramaphosa does not want unspent infrastructure funds returning to fiscus
15th February 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Thursday that though capacity support to provinces and municipalities, government is improving its ability to... →
AfriForum warns against General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill
15th February 2024 Civil rights organisation AfriForum on Thursday strongly denounced the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, emphasising that the proposed... →
E-commerce platform Zandaux launches in South Africa
15th February 2024 With a steadfast commitment to foster seamless business-to-business transactions, promote collaboration, and drive innovation, newly launched... →
Dan Plato leaves DA for People's Movement for Change
14th February 2024 The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape has noted the resignation of former Cape Town mayor and safety MEC Dan Plato from the party, as he... →
ActionSA files motion of no confidence against Ekurhuleni mayor
14th February 2024 ActionSA in Ekurhuleni has filed a motion of no confidence against Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana and his team of MMCs, in a bid to “save the metro from... →
SA approaches ICJ on Israel’s Rafah military offensive
13th February 2024 The South African government on Tuesday made an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to consider whether Israel’s decision to... →
DA wants Ramaphosa to reverse deployment of 2 900 soldiers to DRC
13th February 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to deploy 2 900 South African National Defence Force (SANDF)... →
ActionSA announces Athol Trollip, Patricia Kopane as premier candidates
13th February 2024 ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, on Tuesday, announced the party’s Eastern Cape provincial chairperson Athol Trollip as its candidate for premier... →
DA lays charges against Mashatile following corruption allegations
12th February 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Monday formally laid criminal charges against Deputy President Paul Mashatile, after allegations of corruption, spanning... →
SA looking abroad for skills it doesn't currently have – Ramaphosa
12th February 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Monday that with South Africa becoming an “increasingly attractive destination” for business process... →
