Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Ramaphosa says local govt facing ‘defining’ moment as he urges action on water crisis
30th April 2026 "The country is looking to us to secure an uninterrupted supply of water to all citizens, businesses and institutions, now and into the future,"... →
Maimane warns long-term solutions needed as temporary fuel levy cuts welcomed
30th April 2026 The Parliamentary standing committee on appropriations on Thursday welcomed the National Treasury’s decision to implement a temporary reduction in... →
Democracy decline: Only 17% of S Africans satisfied with democratic system – HSRC
30th April 2026 Human Sciences Research Council senior researcher Dr Ngqapheli Mchunu revealed a sharp decline in South Africans' demand for democracy, dropping... →
Daily Podcast – April 24, 2026
24th April 2026 Making headlines: Opposition parties slams leadership instability following SAPS Commissioner’s suspension; Ramaphosa warns global inequality... →
ActionSA confident CoJ will be governed through coalition after election, hits back at DA
24th April 2026 ActionSA Gauteng provincial chairperson Funzi Ngobeni on Friday expressed confidence that the City of Johannesburg will be governed through a... →
Ramaphosa warns global inequality entrenches poverty, calls for independent panel to be recognised
24th April 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday declared global inequality as one of the most pressing threats to human progress, warning that it stunts... →
Opposition parties slams leadership instability following SAPS Commissioner’s suspension
24th April 2026 The Inkatha Freedom Party and ActionSA have expressed concerns with the growing leadership instability in the country’s security cluster, following... →
‘I'm fighting to fix Johannesburg, not the Middle East’ – Helen Zille
24th April 2026 Despite facing intense criticism and scrutiny over her stance on foreign affairs, Democratic Alliance Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille... →
ANC says SACP will not participate in party’s election activities
23rd April 2026 The African National Congress (ANC) has officially announced that the South African Communist Party (SACP) will not participate in ANC election... →
SACP tells members to ignore ANC's ultimatum on declaring political loyalties
23rd April 2026 The South African Communist Party (SACP) on Thursday strongly rejected recent directives from the African National Congress (ANC) National... →
ConCourt ruling does not diminish SAHRC’s constitutional importance
23rd April 2026 Despite the Constitutional Court ruling that the South African Human Rights Commission cannot issue binding directives, the Court stressed that its... →
SAHRC recommends N Cape state of disaster as report exposes systemic infrastructure failure
22nd April 2026 The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has recommended that Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul declare a provincial state of disaster in... →
ConCourt rules SAHRC can’t issue legally binding directives
22nd April 2026 A Constitutional Court ruling has affirmed that the South African Human Rights Commission does not have the authority to issue legally binding... →
DA demands immediate suspension of SAPS Commissioner
21st April 2026 Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has called for the immediate precautionary suspension of National Police Commissioner General Fannie... →
ActionSA welcomes results in VBS case but criticises delays
21st April 2026 ActionSA has noted the recent sanctioning of a former audit partner linked to the VBS Mutual Bank scandal, nearly eight years after one of South... →
DA declares local govt ‘engine’ of SA’s future as it unveils W Cape mayoral candidates
21st April 2026 Democratic Alliance federal chairperson Solly Msimanga on Tuesday said a functional South Africa depends on successful local government, describing... →
Amnesty International accuses Trump, Putin, Netanyahu of gross human rights abuses
20th April 2026 Amnesty International South Africa has demanded urgent systemic reform, enhanced international solidarity and robust accountability measures to... →
Ramaphosa warns global inequality threatens democracy
20th April 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday issued a warning regarding the state of global affairs, stating that solidarity, cooperation and friendship are... →
DA calls for immediate suspension of arrested Ekurhuleni municipal manager
20th April 2026 Ahead of the court appearance of Ekurhuleni municipal manager Kagiso Lerutla, the Democratic Alliance wants Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza... →
Daily Podcast – April 17, 2026
17th April 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa urges long-term partnership with Spain amid broader €62bn investment pipeline; Basic Fuel Price formula in focus amid... →
Ramaphosa urges long-term partnership with Spain amid broader €62bn investment pipeline
17th April 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday alluded to a massive pipeline of 85 investment projects, valued at over €62-billion, with investment partners,... →
NPA, DA warn against undermining judiciary after Malema’s five-year sentence
17th April 2026 The National Prosecuting Authority and the Democratic Alliance have condemned threats and remarks directed at Magistrate Twanet Olivier and State... →
Mixed reactions to Malema’s five-year sentence
16th April 2026 Mixed reactions have emerged following the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema in his 2018 firearm case, with some... →
Public has 60 days to comment on Land Occupation Amendment Bill
16th April 2026 Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane on Thursday urged all South Africans to carefully study and review the Prevention of Illegal Eviction... →
Phala Phala: ActionSA demands probe into Presidency officials
16th April 2026 Following its long battle for the release of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate report into the Phala Phala farm robbery, ActionSA... →
Ramaphosa defends appointment of ‘patriotic’ Meyer to ‘recalibrate’ US relations
15th April 2026 Despite backlash at his appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the US, President Cyril Ramaphosa has doubled down on his... →
Madlanga Commission evidence leads to suspension of Tshwane CFO
15th April 2026 The City of Tshwane on Wednesday officially placed CFO Gareth Mnisi on precautionary suspension, pending the outcome of an investigation. City of... →
EFF wants newly appointed Roelf Meyer removed as US ambassador
15th April 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters on Wednesday called for the rescinding of Roelf Meyer’s appointment as South Africa’s ambassador to the US, claiming... →
Gwarube flags ‘misinformation’ as deadline for comments on new history curriculum looms
14th April 2026 Ahead of the deadline for public comment on the draft history curriculum, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has cautioned against... →
DA, ActionSA want Qedani Mahlangu prosecuted for Life Esidimeni tragedy
14th April 2026 Opposition parties, the Democratic Alliance and ActionSA on Tuesday demanded accountability in the Life Esidimeni case, calling for former Gauteng... →
Civil society warns of gaps in new Protected Disclosures Bill
10th April 2026 The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) wants Parliament to strengthen the proposed Protected Disclosures Bill to provide immediate emergency... →
ANC departs from traditional party processes to find local govt leaders ahead of elections
10th April 2026 The African National Congress on Friday announced a shift in how it governs and deploys leadership, ahead of the upcoming local government... →
Ramaphosa makes new ConCourt appointments
10th April 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday announced the appointment of Justice Nambitha Christabel Dambuza-Mayosi and Justice Katharine Mary Savage as... →
ActionSA wants probe into Phala Phala misconduct findings
10th April 2026 ActionSA’s parliamentary team is writing to the Portfolio Committees on the Presidency and on Police to institute an urgent inquiry into reported... →
Daily Podcast – April 09, 2026
9th April 2026 Making headlines: Home Affairs deportations hit 46% since GNU formation; Govt calls for comment on new Bill to strengthen whistleblower... →
EFF hits out at judiciary over ‘unacceptable’ Phala Phala delay
9th April 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Thursday expressed disappointment in delays in the Phala Phala case, stating that it has created the... →
Govt calls for comment on new Bill to strengthen whistleblower protections
9th April 2026 Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi officially released the proposed Protected Disclosures Bill on Thursday, calling... →
DA, ANC laud arrival of HIV prevention injection
8th April 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC) have welcomed the arrival of the HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir, donated by... →
EFF celebrates Iran’s ‘strategic victory’ following ceasefire with Trump
8th April 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters has reiterated its call for international accountability for US President Donald Trump, as it commended Iran’s... →
SA outperforms Saudi, Greece in Bank of America equity market ranking
8th April 2026 Government Communication and Information System acting government spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa pointed out on Wednesday that despite a challenging... →
DA’s Rasilingwane says Ekurhuleni ‘leadership crisis’ fuels her bid to be a decisive mayor
8th April 2026 The Democratic Alliance’s (DA)’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni Khathutshelo Rasilingwane on Wednesday vowed, ahead of the 2026 local government... →
