https://www.polity.org.za
Deepening Democracy through Access to Information

Thabi Shomolekae

Thabi  Shomolekae

Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za

ActionSA welcomes IEC’s investigation of EFF, MKP’s discrepancies in revenue, campaigns

ActionSA welcomes IEC’s investigation of EFF, MKP’s discrepancies in revenue, campaigns

7th October 2024 ActionSA has welcomed the Independent Electoral Commission’s decision to investigate the question of a discrepancy between the declared revenue and... 

SAHRC notes Mkhwebane’s ‘judicial criticisms’

SAHRC notes Mkhwebane’s ‘judicial criticisms’

7th October 2024 The South African Human Rights Commission reminded citizens that while the judiciary is not above criticism, this should be done within the ambit... 

Ramaphosa urges Israel to immediately implement ICJ’s provisional orders

Ramaphosa urges Israel to immediately implement ICJ’s provisional orders

7th October 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday called on Israel to immediately implement the International Court of Justice’s provisional orders issued... 

More
Saps inducts 1 812 newly trained police Constables

Saps inducts 1 812 newly trained police Constables

4th October 2024 Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo on Friday stressed government’s commitment to ensuring more boots on the ground, the capacitation of police... 

Political parties decry leniency in former Steinhoff CFO’s sentencing

Political parties decry leniency in former Steinhoff CFO’s sentencing

4th October 2024 While political parties have welcomed the sentencing of former Steinhoff CFO Andries Benjamin La Grange, they have noted apparent leniency with his... 

Daily Podcast – October 03, 2024

Daily Podcast – October 03, 2024

3rd October 2024 Making headlines: Minister says South Africa introducing visa reforms to boost economy; EFF wants action taken against those involved in Thabo... 

Protests should not come at the cost of economic stability, Busa says as Cosatu strike looms

3rd October 2024 Business Unity South Africa (Busa) expressed concern over the planned October 7 nationwide protest by the Congress of South African Trade Unions... 

EFF wants action taken against those involved in Thabo Bester escape

EFF wants action taken against those involved in Thabo Bester escape

3rd October 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters said on Thursday it wants immediate and decisive action against those responsible for the prison escape of convicted... 

Govt urges UN to address spiralling conflict in Middle East

Govt urges UN to address spiralling conflict in Middle East

3rd October 2024 Government has expressed concern at the continued escalation of military action by Israel against Palestine and Lebanon and wants the international... 

Parly hits back at Mkhwebane for ‘unwarranted attacks’ on legal advisors

Parly hits back at Mkhwebane for ‘unwarranted attacks’ on legal advisors

3rd October 2024 Parliament said on Thursday it was dismayed by the “unfounded” utterances made by former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, which it... 

AfriForum tells DA, FF+ to reconsider GNU membership if BELA Act implemented unchanged

AfriForum tells DA, FF+ to reconsider GNU membership if BELA Act implemented unchanged

2nd October 2024 Civil rights organisation AfriForum has requested the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) to reconsider their participation in... 

MKP urgently challenges JSC sitting without Hlophe

MKP urgently challenges JSC sitting without Hlophe

2nd October 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party pointed out on Wednesday that without the participation of its Parliamentary leader Dr John Hlophe, the Judicial Service... 

DA files complaint against Housing Finance Corp for financial mismanagement

DA files complaint against Housing Finance Corp for financial mismanagement

1st October 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday filed a formal complaint with the Public Service Commission, calling for an urgent investigation into the... 

MKP appeals Hlophe’s interdict ruling, requests postponement of JSC sitting

MKP appeals Hlophe’s interdict ruling, requests postponement of JSC sitting

30th September 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) will urgently appeal what it calls the “erroneous and unjustifiable” interdict ruling against its Parliamentary... 

ActionSA to file criminal charges against Thembi Simelane

ActionSA to file criminal charges against Thembi Simelane

30th September 2024 ActionSA will on Tuesday file criminal charges against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane with the South African Police Service in Polokwane,... 

Schreiber unveils Home Affairs’ plans to 'restore integrity' to SA's national security

Schreiber unveils Home Affairs’ plans to 'restore integrity' to SA's national security

30th September 2024 In marking 100 days in office for the Government of National Unity, Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber highlighted that over the next five... 

Ramaphosa says SA will prioritise needs, aspirations of African continent in G20 presidency

Ramaphosa says SA will prioritise needs, aspirations of African continent in G20 presidency

30th September 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that African countries need to work together to ensure that development, poverty eradication and job... 

Daily Podcast – September 27, 2024

Daily Podcast – September 27, 2024

27th September 2024 Making headlines: Ramaphosa thanks Zambia, Zim for ‘taking care’ of remains of repatriated freedom fighters; John Hlophe interdicted from taking... 

ActionSA to refer John Hlophe interdict ruling to Constitutional Review Committee 

ActionSA to refer John Hlophe interdict ruling to Constitutional Review Committee 

27th September 2024 ActionSA said on Friday it will refer the interdict ruling against uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s (MKP's) leader in Parliament Dr John Hlophe to... 

Ramaphosa thanks Zambia, Zim for ‘taking care’ of remains of repatriated freedom fighters

Ramaphosa thanks Zambia, Zim for ‘taking care’ of remains of repatriated freedom fighters

27th September 2024 In officiating the repatriation and restitution homecoming ceremony of South African freedom fighters who lost their lives in Zambia and Zimbabwe... 

ANC wants to continue repatriating freedom fighters who passed away in exile, as some remains brought back

ANC wants to continue repatriating freedom fighters who passed away in exile, as some remains brought back

27th September 2024 African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula said in honor of the former liberation heroes and heroines who were buried in Zambia and... 

John Hlophe interdicted from taking part in JSC processes

John Hlophe interdicted from taking part in JSC processes

27th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance said on Friday that the Western Cape High Court’s decision to interdict uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s leader in Parliament Dr... 

DA attempts talks with ANC, will field Cilliers Brink as Tshwane mayoral candidate

DA attempts talks with ANC, will field Cilliers Brink as Tshwane mayoral candidate

27th September 2024 Democratic Alliance Gauteng provincial leader Solly Msimanga has announced that his party will be presenting former Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink as... 

AfriForum says it will fight to save Tshwane administration after Brink loses mayorship

AfriForum says it will fight to save Tshwane administration after Brink loses mayorship

26th September 2024 Non-governmental organisation AfriForum said certain parties’ interests prevailed on Thursday over the interests of Pretoria residents, saying a... 

Cilliers Brink voted out as Tshwane mayor

Cilliers Brink voted out as Tshwane mayor

26th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) caucus will take up seats as the official opposition in the City of Tshwane, after Mayor Cilliers Brink was removed... 

CDE wants urgent enquiry into NPA, citing ‘disappointing performance’  

CDE wants urgent enquiry into NPA, citing ‘disappointing performance’  

26th September 2024 Policy think tank the Centre for Development and Enterprise on Thursday expressed disappointment with the National Prosecuting Authority’s... 

DA wants comprehensive spending review to stabilise education system

DA wants comprehensive spending review to stabilise education system

25th September 2024 In addressing the financial crisis gripping the country's education system, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for a comprehensive spending... 

Home Affairs celebrates clearing ID backlog

Home Affairs celebrates clearing ID backlog

25th September 2024 In one month, the Department of Home Affairs has managed to clear the Identity Documents (ID) backlog that began to accumulate in November 2023,... 

Basic Education needs more from the national budget to avoid ‘national crisis’ – Minister

Basic Education needs more from the national budget to avoid ‘national crisis’ – Minister

25th September 2024 Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said on Wednesday provincial education departments will in the next two to three years, find it... 

SA placed to use cultural, natural heritage to promote economic growth – Ramaphosa

SA placed to use cultural, natural heritage to promote economic growth – Ramaphosa

23rd September 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa called on business and other stakeholders to work with government in the cause of heritage preservation, particularly in... 

MK Party celebrates court victory against expelled Jabulani Khumalo

MK Party celebrates court victory against expelled Jabulani Khumalo

23rd September 2024 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) on Monday celebrated a court victory against expelled founding member Jabulani Khumalo, noting a series of related... 

DA calls on Police Minister to set aside Major General Mbotho’s appointment to Hawks

DA calls on Police Minister to set aside Major General Mbotho’s appointment to Hawks

23rd September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Monday Major General Patrick Mbotho’s appointment as divisional commissioner for national priority offences at... 

Govt must strengthen healthcare delivery, infrastructure amid Mpox outbreak – Ramaphosa

Govt must strengthen healthcare delivery, infrastructure amid Mpox outbreak – Ramaphosa

23rd September 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said government must enhance its surveillance systems and strengthen healthcare delivery and infrastructure, noting that... 

Daily Podcast – September 20, 2024

Daily Podcast – September 20, 2024

20th September 2024 Making headlines: Home Affairs opens on limited Saturdays, prioritises matriculants; Treasury’s Guma leaves, reform unit to remain priority; And,... 

Corruption Watch concerned about sudden surge in procurement report deviations

Corruption Watch concerned about sudden surge in procurement report deviations

20th September 2024 Founding director of Stellenbosch University’s African Procurement Law Unit professor Geo Quinot noted on Friday that while deviation numbers in... 

Mac Maharaj calls for State institutions to be capacitated in honour of Pravin Gordhan

Mac Maharaj calls for State institutions to be capacitated in honour of Pravin Gordhan

19th September 2024 In his speech honouring former Public Enterprises Minister and struggle stalwart Pravin Gordhan, fellow activist and former politician Mac Maharaj... 

Massive increase in cost of electricity is untenable – ANC

Massive increase in cost of electricity is untenable – ANC

19th September 2024 The African National Congress said any massive increase in the electricity price is currently “untenable”, as well as pledging its support for a... 

Parly committee says Stats SA’s loss of critical staff, financial sustainability issues run risk of total collapse

Parly committee says Stats SA’s loss of critical staff, financial sustainability issues run risk of total collapse

19th September 2024 Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations noted Statistics South Africa’s loss of critical staff and poor financial sustainability, saying... 

Daily Podcast – September 18, 2024

Daily Podcast – September 18, 2024

18th September 2024 Making headlines: Busa meets with Ramaphosa over NHI, comes away ‘encouraged’; South African Treasury to coax funds to invest in infrastructure;... 

AfriForum expects 200 000 signatures on its petition against BELA Act

AfriForum expects 200 000 signatures on its petition against BELA Act

18th September 2024 Non-governmental organisation AfriForum announced more than 100 000 signatures within the last 24 hours on its petition against the Basic Education... 

Busa meets with Ramaphosa over NHI, comes away ‘encouraged’

Busa meets with Ramaphosa over NHI, comes away ‘encouraged’

18th September 2024 Business Unity South Africa on Wednesday said it is encouraged by government's “openness” to engage on its concerns around the controversial... 

1 2 3
4
5 6 7 8 9

About

Polity.org.za is a product of Creamer Media.
www.creamermedia.co.za

Other Creamer Media Products include:
Engineering News
Mining Weekly
Research Channel Africa

Read more

Subscriptions

We offer a variety of subscriptions to our Magazine, Website, PDF Reports and our photo library.

Subscriptions are available via the Creamer Media Store.

View store

Advertise

Advertising on Polity.org.za is an effective way to build and consolidate a company's profile among clients and prospective clients. Email advertising@creamermedia.co.za

View options

Email Registration Success

Thank you, you have successfully subscribed to one or more of Creamer Media’s email newsletters. You should start receiving the email newsletters in due course.

Our email newsletters may land in your junk or spam folder. To prevent this, kindly add newsletters@creamermedia.co.za to your address book or safe sender list. If you experience any issues with the receipt of our email newsletters, please email subscriptions@creamermedia.co.za