Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
My Vote Counts promises action should Ramaphosa sign Electoral Bill
28th March 2024 Law firm Webber Wentzel noted on Thursday that should President Cyril Ramaphosa decide to sign the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill (EMAB) into... →
Ramaphosa congratulates Senegal’s Faye on Presidential win
28th March 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on his election as the President of the Republic of Senegal. The... →
SACP wants an investigation into Steenhuisen’s alleged racist remarks
28th March 2024 The South African Communist Party in Gauteng is calling for an investigation into Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen’s conduct and wants... →
Mark Heywood joins RISE Mzansi’s national campaign team
27th March 2024 RISE Mzansi announced on Wednesday that prominent human rights and social justice activist Mark Heywood has joined the RISE Mzansi national... →
ActionSA opposes govt, Eskom’s appeal against loadshedding judgment
27th March 2024 ActionSA’s lawyers said on Wednesday it “rigorously” opposed government and Eskom’s appeal of the judgment handed down by the North Gauteng High... →
DA says cllrs resignations in Beaufort West prove ANC/PA coalition does not work
27th March 2024 The Democratic Alliance in Beaufort West is gearing up to contest an upcoming by-election following the resignation of three ward councillors in... →
DA calls out Eskom’s ‘penchant for secrecy’ after court orders entity to hand over details of contracts
27th March 2024 The Democratic Alliance said on Wednesday it hopes the courts will “see through Eskom’s cover-up” following an order from the Gauteng High Court... →
Labour Party ask SCA to speed up application to the Electoral Court
26th March 2024 The Labour Party of South Africa (Labour Party) on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) to ensure that its application to the Electoral... →
W Cape Premier’s department allocates over R100m to fix energy crisis
26th March 2024 Western Cape Premier Alan Winde announced on Tuesday that over the current Medium Term Expenditure Framework, the Department of the Premier is... →
Decline in formal sector employment for 2023 Q4 – Stats SA
26th March 2024 The Statistician-General of South Africa Risenga Maluleke on Tuesday reported a decrease in the total number of employees in the formal... →
GOOD Party punts basic income grant, reformed govt structures in manifesto
26th March 2024 Under a GOOD Party government, a basic income grant (BIG) would be affordable and implemented through allocative efficiency, restructuring... →
Ramaphosa denies SA’s position on Israeli-Palestine conflict could jeopardise relationship with US
25th March 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa averred on Monday that the suggestion that South Africa’s position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could lead to a... →
DA unveils ‘diverse’ set of election candidates, confident in selection process
25th March 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Monday that the party’s election candidates were not chosen based on their political allegiance... →
Daily Podcast – March 22, 2024
22nd March 2024 Making headlines: DA submits motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula; IFP leader warns against mudslinging, says political maturity needed... →
DA submits motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula
22nd March 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Friday said it will submit a formal motion of no confidence against National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to... →
IFP leader warns against mudslinging, says political maturity needed for free, fair elections
22nd March 2024 The Inkatha Freedom Party President Velenkosini Hlabisa on Friday said any suggestion of political violence must be dealt with to ensure that it... →
IFP’s deputy denies any political tension between IFP, ANC in KZN
22nd March 2024 Inkatha Freedom Party deputy President Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi has denied that there are tensions between the IFP and the African National Congress... →
Daily Podcast – March 20, 2024
20th March 2024 Making headlines: South Africa consumer inflation rises in February; Parly committee confident with IEC’s readiness for elections; And, Public... →
Parly committee confident with IEC’s readiness for elections
20th March 2024 Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on Wednesday welcomed the Independent Electoral Commission’s assurances that it has put in place... →
GBV, NYDA, IPID Bills passed by NCOP, Expropriation Bill sent back to National Assembly
20th March 2024 Three key Bills will be sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa for assent, as required by the Constitution, after the National Council of Provinces... →
UDM advocates for voters to choose MPs, President
19th March 2024 United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa believes that South Africa must be demarcated in terms of constituency, saying the proportional... →
CSIR urges strengthened cybersecurity measures ahead of elections
19th March 2024 Council for Scientific and Industrial Research research group leader in cybersecurity Dr Zubeida Dawood noted on Tuesday that the use of... →
NSFAS must reveal vetting process for student accommodation online portal and accrediting agents
18th March 2024 The DA calls on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to reveal how vetting took place for the student accommodation online portal... →
DA wants Coalition Bills passed before May elections
18th March 2024 The Democratic Alliance wants all parties represented in Parliament to support its final two Private Member's Bills, part of the trilogy of its... →
‘Polling open to abuse’ – ActionSA to push for regulation
18th March 2024 ActionSA national chairperson Michael Beaumont noted on Monday that his party will advocate for the regulation of the polling industry, which he... →
Use Human Rights Month to reflect honestly on where citizens have fallen short – Ramaphosa
18th March 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that when citizens consider the deteriorating state of human rights and fundamental freedoms in... →
Daily Podcast – March 15, 2024
15th March 2024 Making headlines: South Africa takes next step toward opening up electricity trade; EFF unfazed by Parliamentary sanctions on its MPs; And, BOSA... →
EFF unfazed by Parliamentary sanctions on its MPs
15th March 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters stated on Friday that it is not fazed by the sanctions imposed on its Members of Parliament and does not feel... →
BOSA announces Ntokozo Biyela as KZN Premier candidate
15th March 2024 Build One South Africa (BOSA) KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier candidate Ntokozo Biyela on Friday highlighted that his leadership experience will take... →
Daily Podcast – March 14, 2024
14th March 2024 Making headlines: IFP takes three wards from ANC in Newcastle metro; PSA urges govt to prioritise cybersecurity amid attacks; And, Patricia de... →
IFP takes three wards from ANC in Newcastle municipality
14th March 2024 The Inkatha Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal has won three highly-contested wards from the African National Congress in the Newcastle municipality.... →
PSA urges govt to prioritise cybersecurity amid attacks
14th March 2024 The Public Servants Association wants government to prioritise cybersecurity, including investing in skills development, following recent... →
Patricia de Lille is GOOD Party’s Western Cape Premier candidate
14th March 2024 The GOOD Party announced its leader Patricia de Lille as its candidate for Western Cape Premier, expressing confidence in her abilities to ensure... →
Multi-Party Charter promises it will be tough on crime
13th March 2024 The Multi-Party Charter on Wednesday promised that if it comes into government it will prioritise preventing crime by addressing its root causes.... →
Passing Electoral Matters Bill ‘crude’ attempt to direct more funds to ANC coffers – DA
13th March 2024 The Democratic Alliance has rejected what it said was an “attempted money grab” by the African National Congress, as the Electoral Matters... →
Daily Podcast – March 12, 2024
12th March 2024 Making headlines: Loadshedding moves to Stage 3; South Africa won’t need Electricity Minister by end of 2024; And, IEC affirms credibility... →
MK Party urges DA to retract 'defaming' statements or face legal action
12th March 2024 The uMkhonto WeSizwe Party on Tuesday urged the Democratic Alliance to unconditionally retract and withdraw “unfounded, defaming and derogatory”... →
DA wants urgent meeting with KZN Premier as strike stalls service delivery
12th March 2024 The Democratic Alliance leader in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature Francois Rodgers on Tuesday called for an urgent meeting with KZN Premier Nomusa... →
IEC affirms credibility following leaked candidate lists
12th March 2024 Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo assures that the credibility of the commission is not... →
My Vote Counts warns of money-grab by political parties if amendments to Party Funding law are passed
12th March 2024 Non-governmental organisation My Vote Counts called on members of the National Assembly to reject amendments relating to the Electoral Matters... →
Daily Podcast – March 11, 2024
11th March 2024 March 11, 2024. For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Thabi Shomolekae. →
