Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
White Cross Project turns to Union Buildings after Washington vigil
Updated 12 minutes ago Following what it describes a success of its White Cross Project in the US, Afrikaner group Lex Libertas announced it aims to bring the same... →
Parties call for urgent action after weekend's mass shootings
Updated 2 hours 41 minutes ago South Africa is reeling from an unprecedented weekend of trauma as horrific mass shootings across the country have left at least 27 people dead and... →
Ramaphosa challenges S Africans to defend national identity amid violence, division
Updated 5 hours ago President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a reminder to the nation on Monday that heritage is not only a cause for celebration but a critical battleground... →
Msimanga confident court will fast-track DA challenge against ActionSA, EFF, MKP, GOOD party
23rd September 2026 DA federal chairperson Solly Msimanga expressed confidence on Wednesday that the party’s electoral case will receive an urgent hearing to avoid... →
IEC prepared but cautious as local elections face legal hurdles, deepfake threats
23rd September 2026 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) remains cautious but says it is prepared as it navigates legal battles, ballot security,... →
Parties sign Electoral Code of Conduct, commit to peaceful 2026 local elections
23rd September 2026 Political parties competing in the upcoming local government elections have officially pledged their commitment to a peaceful, free, and fair... →
IEC demands parties restore public trust at 2026 electoral code signing
23rd September 2026 In what is being described as the most challenging political environment in South Africa's democratic history, Independent Electoral Commission... →
South African journalist released after days of detention in Djibouti
22nd September 2026 South African investigative journalist and Africa coordinator at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) Micah Reddy is... →
Daily Podcast – September 22, 2026
22nd September 2026 Making headlines: DA takes ActionSA, EFF, MKP, and GOOD party to Electoral Court; Retired SCA judge appointed to FUL board; And, South Sudan's... →
NSFAS records over 51 000 early applications for 2027, stresses strict deadline for submissions
22nd September 2026 The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) announced on Tuesday that it is “highly encouraged” by a massive wave of early submissions... →
DA takes ActionSA, EFF, MKP, and GOOD party to Electoral Court over 'hidden' candidate lists
22nd September 2026 The DA has launched an urgent application in the Electoral Court against ActionSA, the EFF, the MKP, and the GOOD party, accusing them of... →
Retired SCA judge appointed to FUL board
22nd September 2026 Freedom Under Law has announced the appointment of retired Supreme Court of Appeal Judge Trevor Gorven to its board, expressing confidence in his... →
Mandela Foundation wants voters to demand action on GBVF ahead of elections
22nd September 2026 As South Africa approaches the upcoming local government elections, citizens are being urged to leverage their vote as a tool for “profound social... →
DA takes legal action after MKP leader threatens to cut off DA voters’ water, electricity
21st September 2026 The DA in KwaZulu-Natal is taking urgent legal action against a senior MKP leader following alleged voter intimidation during a weekend election... →
FW de Klerk Foundation distances itself from outgoing director’s US policy comments
21st September 2026 The board of the FW de Klerk Foundation has formally distanced itself from statements made by its outgoing executive director Christo van der... →
DA challenges Lamola to oppose ‘ANC’s race-based’ policies after US Apartheid 2.0 remarks
21st September 2026 The DA has challenged International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola to oppose race-based policies within South Africa’s own... →
DA calls for debate on GBVF as three suspects appear in court in Ekurhuleni cases
21st September 2026 Three suspects are expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, marking a major breakthrough in the investigation into a... →
NSFAS opens 2027 applications, assures ‘major system upgrades’ after returning to board governance
18th September 2026 Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela announced on Friday that the 2027 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) application... →
Amnesty International demands SA criminalise femicide to expose ‘hidden’ crisis
18th September 2026 Amnesty International South Africa is urgently calling on the State to recognise femicide as a distinct crime, warning that failure to do so leaves... →
Massive E Cape climate tapestry heads to auction
18th September 2026 A massive 5 m x 2 m tapestry stitched by 41 women and two men in Hamburg, a remote village on the Eastern Cape coast, has gone to auction at a... →
DA opens criminal cases against ANC councillors over Tshwane ‘job-gatekeeping’ allegations
17th September 2026 The DA in Tshwane has opened criminal cases against ANC councillors following a wave of allegations that municipal job opportunities are being... →
DA launches petition to reject SAPS safety warnings as body of ninth woman found
17th September 2026 DA mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni Khathu Rasilingwane has launched a full-scale petition rallying residents and women across the municipality to... →
ActionSA suspends Tshwane ward candidate amid disciplinary probe
17th September 2026 ActionSA has placed its Tshwane ward candidate and disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo on precautionary suspension with immediate effect, following... →
Madlanga Commission remembers whistleblowers as it marks one year
17th September 2026 The Madlanga Commission marks its one-year milestone with “tangible results” having exposed deep institutional corruption, according to Commission... →
Govt rejects US visa restrictions, while domestic actors are emboldened
16th September 2026 The South African government has rejected unilateral visa restrictions imposed by the US, framing its domestic legislation as a constitutional... →
SIU exposes R58m land fraud syndicate in Ekurhuleni municipality
16th September 2026 The Special Investigating Unit has uncovered a massive criminal syndicate responsible for the fraudulent transfer of Ekurhuleni municipal land... →
DA dismisses need for US intervention amid new sanctions, saying ANC failures will be punished at the ballot
16th September 2026 Following an escalation in diplomatic tensions, the US government has imposed strict new visa restrictions on South African officials. The... →
Home Affairs relocates 278 Durban asylum seekers to Krugersdorp
15th September 2026 The Department of Home Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that it is moving 278 people to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp, in Gauteng,... →
Complete overhaul of appointment process essential to save Joburg, warns CDE
15th September 2026 The Centre for Development and Enterprise has issued an urgent directive to political parties ahead of the upcoming November local government... →
Mashatile says he is recovering well after minor medical procedure
15th September 2026 Deputy President Paul Mashatile gave public assurances on Tuesday that he is recovering well following a recent undisclosed minor medical... →
Majodina apologises over heated confrontation with E Cape resident
15th September 2026 Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has issued a formal apology to the residents of Kouga, and the broader South African public, following... →
SAPS deploys task team as political outrage mounts over murder of 5 women
14th September 2026 The South African Police Service has issued an urgent safety warning to women in and around Kempton Park, specifically in the Rhodesfield area,... →
Ramaphosa greenlights SIU probe into eThekwini municipality, North West Transport Investments
14th September 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation and a key amendment empowering the Special Investigating Unit to probe deep-seated... →
Ramaphosa touts BRICS success, vows to build on $10-billion SA-India economic ties
14th September 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to leveraging its BRICS membership to drive domestic economic growth, expand... →
Nigeria suspends official visits to SA over xenophobic attacks
11th September 2026 The Nigerian National Assembly has officially suspended all official visits to South Africa and has initiated a complete boycott of South... →
Parties lodge ethics complaint against Majodina over vulgar tirade against Kouga resident
11th September 2026 The EFF, DA and ActionSA have criticised Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina, following a highly contentious confrontation with a... →
Six S Africans still missing after Nepal floods, DNA provided in search efforts
10th September 2026 Six South African nationals remain unaccounted for following devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Department of International Relations and... →
DA wants Public Protector investigation into Land Bank
9th September 2026 DA member of the National Council of Provinces Dr Igor Scheurkogel has formally reported the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa... →
Impeachment Committee halts evidence leader appointments, heads to court against EFF, ALPA
9th September 2026 The Section 89 Impeachment Committee announced on Wednesday that it will legally oppose court applications brought by the EFF and the African Legal... →
Solidarity presents ‘race-free by 2030’ roadmap to European, Dutch Parliaments
9th September 2026 Trade union Solidarity has submitted a comprehensive report proposing a roadmap for a race-free South Africa by 2030 to the Dutch Parliament. The... →
ANC Gauteng vows to transform municipal governance
9th September 2026 The ANC in Gauteng has officially launched the "Mayihlome" phase of its local government election campaign, declaring a fierce determination to win... →
