Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
SA has come a long way despite impediments – IJR reflects on 2024 SoNA
9th February 2024 The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) research and policy programme Jan Hofmeyer noted on Friday that regardless of impediments... →
NGOs, political parties slam Ramaphosa’s SoNA's ‘empty promises’
9th February 2024 Political parties and non-governmental organisations have criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2024 State of the Nation Address, saying it is... →
Daily Podcast – February 08, 2024
8th February 2024 Making headlines: All EFF MPs to boycott SoNA after court ruling; ANC says Ramaphosa will be delivering SoNA amidst progress and challenges; And,... →
Parly welcomes court ruling on suspension of six EFF MPs
8th February 2024 Parliament agreed on Thursday with the ruling by the Western Cape High Court against the Economic Freedom Fighters’s (EFF’s) argument that the... →
ANC says Ramaphosa will be delivering SoNA amidst progress and challenges
8th February 2024 Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, this evening, the African National Congress assured that it remains steadfast in... →
Expectations for Ramaphosa’s SoNA to address economic growth, cost of living, human rights
7th February 2024 Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address on Thursday, the Democratic Alliance is hoping that he outlines practical steps... →
ActionSA promises to prioritise ‘broken economy’ if elected to govern
7th February 2024 ActionSA president Herman Mashaba asserted on Wednesday that if his party is elected to government following the national elections later this... →
Basic Education Portfolio Committee commends improvements apparent in education system from 2023 matric results
7th February 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education noted that education in South Africa is improving consistently, which it said is evident from the last... →
NatJoints promises safe SoNA, warns unaccredited to stay away
7th February 2024 The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure, led by the South African Police Service, the State Security Agency and the South African... →
Daily Podcast – February 06, 2024
6th February 2024 Making headlines: Petrol, diesel prices to go up by more than 70c/ℓ on Wednesday; DA threatens legal action if Ramaphosa pushes through NHI Bill;... →
DA launches 'Blueprint to Rescue SA', promises to fix Parly, end cadre deployment once in govt
6th February 2024 The Democratic Alliance has promised that it will fix Parliament and turn it into the engine room of reform, once the party is voted into... →
DA threatens legal action if Ramaphosa pushes through NHI Bill
6th February 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen promised on Tuesday that if President Cyril Ramaphosa rams through the National Health Insurance Bill,... →
Research shows positive effects of Presidential Youth Employment Stimulus programme
5th February 2024 The Presidential Youth Employment Initiative – Basic Education Employment Initiative (PYEI-BEEI), launched in 2020, has been shown to have economic... →
IEC records over 1-million registrations on second voter registration weekend
5th February 2024 The Electoral Commission of South Africa extended its gratitude to the thousands of South Africans who have registered to vote using the online... →
Condolences pour in for Hage Geingob
5th February 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his sadness at hearingof the passing of Namibian President Hage Geingob, saying Namibia has lost an... →
Daily Podcast – February 02, 2024
2nd February 2024 Making headlines: EFF says Auditor-General being used as political weapon as DA alleges Ekurhuleni audit cover-up; DA to push for immediate... →
GOOD suspends Peter de Villiers amid sexual assault allegations
2nd February 2024 The GOOD party has announced the suspension of Drakenstein Councillor Peter de Villiers, following a complaint of sexual misconduct from a party... →
DA to push for immediate investigation, prosecution of Mashatile if Ramaphosa does not remove him
2nd February 2024 The Democratic Alliance noted that should President Cyril Ramaphosa fail to announce the removal of Deputy President Paul Mashatile from his... →
Fix leadership to fix SA - RISE Mzansi
2nd February 2024 RISE Mzansi Gauteng convenor Tebogo Moalusi believes South Africa’s politics has a crisis of leadership, saying the political landscape is filled... →
2024 election a critical moment in SA’s history – Multi-Party Charter
1st February 2024 The 11 parties to the Multi-Party Charter for South Africa warned on Thursday that an opportunity to bring in a new government to get South Africa... →
Public-private partnerships will solve economic difficulties – Mashatile
1st February 2024 Deputy President Paul Mashatile noted that government should work together with business to solve the country’s economic difficulties while... →
IEC ready for second voter registration weekend
31st January 2024 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) announced its readiness to hold the second voter registration this weekend, ahead of the... →
Ramaphosa says continental market will promote agricultural development, food security as trade begins under AfCFTA
31st January 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the start of preferential trade will create great opportunities for growth and development for... →
ActionSA says anti-corruption efforts regressed under Ramaphosa
31st January 2024 ActionSA president Herman Mashaba on Wednesday urged for drastic action to end corruption, which he says has become ubiquitous in the State, by... →
DA calls for parliamentary enquiry into eThekwini water crisis
31st January 2024 The Democratic Alliance says it is now crucial that Parliament step in and urgently convene public hearings into the continued water crisis in... →
Mosebenzi Zwane found to be in contempt of Parliament
31st January 2024 The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Committee has charged African Nation Congress MP and former Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane with... →
Mashatile punts justice and safeguarding democracy at Legislative Summit
30th January 2024 The fundamental test of democracy lies in Parliament's ability to maintain executive accountability through continuous oversight. This was stated... →
DA blames Ramaphosa for SA’s plunge in CPI rankings
30th January 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is adamant that President Cyril Ramaphosa is directly and personally responsible for the country’s plunge in rankings... →
South Africa's Easy Election Guide: Who To Vote For in 2024? – Nickolaus Bauer
30th January 2024 With South Africa’s democracy suffering from growing apathy with fewer eligible voters wanting to express themselves at the ballot box, award... →
SA’s performance in Corruption Perceptions Index disappoints – Corruption Watch
30th January 2024 Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch noted on Tuesday that South Africa continues on a downward trajectory on corruption, saying with elections... →
IEC tightens management of media channels to stem disinformation ahead of elections
29th January 2024 With the adverse effects of misinformation and disinformation on the integrity of any electoral process, the Independent Electoral Commission of... →
Daily Podcast – January 26, 2024
26th January 2024 Making headlines: World Court says Israel must take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza; ANC weighs parting ways with Zuma; And, City of... →
Multi-Party Charter vows to increase fiscal management efficiency, transparency
24th January 2024 To ensure value for money in government expenditure on economic infrastructure, the Multi-Party Charter of South Africa noted on Wednesday that it... →
Nzimande says NSFAS students with outstanding 2023 payments must not be denied registration
23rd January 2024 Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande on Tuesday told higher learning institutions not to deny National Student... →
Zuma is ‘disingenuous’ – Veterans pledge to protect uMkhonto weSizwe, ANC
23rd January 2024 uMkhonto weSizwe Liberation War Veterans convenor Dan Hatto asserted on Tuesday that the MKLWV will take part in the protection of the uMkhonto... →
Daily Podcast – January 22, 2024
22nd January 2024 Making headlines: National Treasury schedules 21 February as budget day; Ramaphosa calls for business to end need for prior work experience in... →
Ramaphosa calls for business to end need for prior work experience in employing youth
22nd January 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that education is about more than personal betterment or obtaining a qualification to seek gainful... →
Daily Podcast – January 19, 2024
19th January 2024 Making headlines: Parly education committee applauds class of 2023; Marokane to officially report for duty as Eskom CEO on March 1; And, Tshwane's... →
DA asserts it will protect, improve social grant system if voted in
19th January 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen stated on Friday that his party will not only protect the grant system if it came into government, but... →
Parly education committee applauds class of 2023, parties concerned about results
19th January 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has applauded the class of 2023 for the highest National Senior Certificate pass rate since the dawn of... →
Nasiphi Moya elected Tshwane deputy mayor, assures unwavering commitment
18th January 2024 Newly elected Tshwane deputy executive mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya assured residents of her unwavering commitment and dedication to the betterment of the... →
