Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Parly, ActionSA applaud dismissal of SAPS boss Richard Shibiri over criminal syndicate ties
5th June 2026 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police and ActionSA on Friday commended the South African Police Service for dismissing national head of... →
My Vote Counts warns Rise Mzansi’s R30m donation exposes flaws in Party Funding Act
5th June 2026 Civil society group My Vote Counts argues that Rise Mzansi’s R30-million loan conversion highlights major flaws in the Political Party Funding Act,... →
SACP links rising xenophobia to ‘capitalist economic crisis’
5th June 2026 The SACP has overtly rejected and opposed the latest wave of xenophobic violence and threats targeting immigrants, warning against the "mutual... →
Daily Podcast – June 04, 2026
4th June 2026 Making headlines: South Africa to send envoys to other African countries after xenophobic attacks; Business leaders demand government step in to... →
Ramaphosa punts future-focused industries as SA, Kenya deepen partnership
4th June 2026 South Africa and Kenya are accelerating bilateral cooperation across emerging sectors, including green energy, AI, and digital trade to boost... →
Business leaders demand national govt step in to rescue Joburg from economic collapse
4th June 2026 The South African business sector has issued an urgent call to political parties and national government to immediately stabilise the City of... →
DA requests IEC investigation over ANC-Russia ‘disinformation network’
4th June 2026 The DA has formally requested that the Independent Electoral Commission launch an immediate investigation into ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula... →
ANC backs impeachment panel, defends Speaker amid GNU friction
3rd June 2026 The ANC parliamentary caucus has formally welcomed the establishment of the Section 89 Impeachment Committee, expressing full confidence that the... →
Liam Jacobs apologises for ‘disgraced departure’ from DA, slams 'ANC cheerleader' PA
2nd June 2026 In a political turnaround, former PA member Liam Jacobs has officially returned to the DA, issuing a public apology on Tuesday for his... →
ANCWL President Sisisi Tolashe steps down amid disciplinary actions
1st June 2026 The national executive committee of the African National Congress Women’s League has unanimously decided that its President Sisisi Tolashe, must... →
DA welcomes Liam Jacobs back following departure to PA
1st June 2026 The DA has officially welcomed former member Liam Jacobs back into its ranks, framing his return as a testament to the party's “ongoing growth and... →
Ramaphosa rallies S Africans behind Bafana Bafana ahead of 2026 World Cup opener
1st June 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to support Bafana Bafana as they prepare to face Mexico in the opening match of the 2026... →
Malema slams ANC-DA coalition as a ‘betrayal of working class’
29th May 2026 EFF leader Julius Malema has launched a scathing critique against the ANC, accusing the yellow party of deep political insecurity and a betrayal of... →
SANDF confirms troops will not be deployed to anti-immigrant marches
29th May 2026 The South African National Defence Force has denied rumours of military deployments for the expected June 30 marches, urging the public to... →
MKP joins SACP’s 'Conference of the Left' amid ANC abstinence
29th May 2026 The MKP has confirmed it will attend the South African Communist Party’s Conference of the Left on Friday, this as alliance partner of the SACP,... →
Joburg's R97.1bn budget sparks fierce political clash over infrastructure, rising tariffs
28th May 2026 The City of Johannesburg has tabled a massive R97.1-billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, positioning infrastructure renewal, mobility,... →
Daily Podcast – May 28, 2026
28th May 2026 Making headlines: Phala Phala impeachment committee to meet on Monday; DA makes history with breakthrough by-election victory in ANC stronghold;... →
ActionSA files criminal charges against eThekwini municipal manager for allegedly misleading Parly
28th May 2026 ActionSA on Thursday laid criminal charges against eThekwini municipal manager Musa Mbhele for allegedly misleading Parliament's Standing Committee... →
DA makes history with breakthrough by-election victory in ANC stronghold
28th May 2026 The DA has secured a historic breakthrough in Gauteng by winning a crucial by-election in Emfuleni’s Ward 28. This victory in a traditional ANC... →
IEC launches 2026 election campaign amid shift toward coalition governance
27th May 2026 The Independent Electoral Commission has officially launched its 2026 Local Government Elections campaign, confirming full operational readiness... →
ANC condemns anti-immigrant vigilantism, validates S African frustrations over unlawful migration
26th May 2026 The African National Congress has come out strongly against vigilante groups targeting foreign nationals, warning that acts of intimidation violate... →
Civil society warns against using African migrants as ‘scapegoats’ for S Africa’s structural failures
26th May 2026 A coalition of civil society organisations has expressed concerns over the recent surge in xenophobic violence and hostility targeting African... →
SA pledges $5m to Africa CDC as Ramaphosa rallies continental unity against Ebola outbreak
25th May 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an initial $5-million contribution to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to... →
Ramaphosa champions participatory democracy as SA marks 30 years of Constitution
25th May 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that while some believe participatory democracy slows decision-making or leads to excessive contestation,... →
Gauteng remains S Africa’s corruption epicentre – Corruption Watch
25th May 2026 Nonprofit organisation Corruption Watch on Monday noted a persistent crisis of governance across multiple sectors, with local government and public... →
Kieswetter heads up new police panel, as Cachalia announces 9.5% drop in murder rate
22nd May 2026 The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a massive operational turnaround strategy under a comprehensive "police reset agenda" aimed at... →
Kubayi declines extension on whistleblower Bill despite civil society requests
22nd May 2026 Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has firmly declined to extend the window for public submissions on the draft... →
Daily Podcast– May 21, 2026
21st May 2026 Making headlines: SACP slams Eskom over Joburg power cut threat; Geordin Hill-Lewis says SA needs real jobs, not more investment conferences; And,... →
Amnesty protests rising activist killings, demands urgent legal protection
21st May 2026 Amnesty International South Africa is staging a silent demonstration outside the GCIS Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre in Pretoria on Friday to demand... →
SACP slams Eskom over Joburg power cut threat
21st May 2026 The South African Communist Party has condemned Eskom’s threat to cut the City of Johannesburg's power supply over billions in unpaid debt, calling... →
SA needs real jobs, not more investment conferences – Geordin Hill-Lewis
21st May 2026 Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says South Africa’s deepening unemployment crisis demands a sense of urgency and structural reforms,... →
Analyst warns Parly ‘accountability failures’ risk politicising courts
21st May 2026 Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni’s critique of what he says are Parliament's accountability failures, following the recent landmark Constitutional... →
Daily Podcast – May 20, 2026
20th May 2026 Making headlines: South Africa consumer inflation quickens in April; Lamola urges regional action on ‘irregular migration’, condemns vigilante... →
SACP defends Conference of the Left against ‘ideological dilution’
20th May 2026 The South African Communist Party has defended its upcoming Conference of the Left against criticisms of ideological dilution and uninvited... →
Lamola urges regional action on ‘irregular migration’, condemns vigilante violence
20th May 2026 Addressing the Ministerial Session of the Sixth Session of the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission in Gaborone, on Wednesday,... →
SAHRC demands SAPS intervention amid surge in anti-foreigner violence in KZN
20th May 2026 The South African Human Rights Commission has raised the alarm over recent violent attacks targeting foreign nationals, particularly in... →
Daily Podcast – May 19, 2026
19th May 2026 Making headlines: National Dialogue paused to ‘protect neutrality’ ahead of election; ActionSA pushes for expanded impeachment inquiry; And, WHO... →
FUL warns of ‘severe’ ConCourt backlog, urges structural reforms
19th May 2026 A new Freedom Under Law (FUL) report has proposed urgent structural reforms for the Constitutional Court, to address what it reveals are severe... →
DA, EFF slam cancelled NSFAS briefing, demand urgent Parly intervention
19th May 2026 The Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters have expressed concerns over the cancellation of a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on... →
ActionSA pushes for expanded impeachment inquiry
19th May 2026 ActionSA has written to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza demanding formal confirmation that the revived Section 89 Impeachment Committee will... →
National Dialogue paused to ‘protect neutrality’ ahead of election
19th May 2026 The National Dialogue process will enter a temporary pause from September to December to safeguard its neutrality ahead of the upcoming local... →
