Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Daily Podcast – April 07, 2026
7th April 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa hands over R40m in symbolic housing cheques to TRC beneficiaries; MKP introduces land expropriation Amendment Bill to... →
Ramaphosa hands over R40m in symbolic housing cheques to TRC beneficiaries
7th April 2026 Housing is not only about shelter, it represents stability, dignity and belonging to a community, President Cyril Ramaphosa said at the Truth and... →
MKP introduces land expropriation Amendment Bill to extend restitution claims to colonial times
7th April 2026 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) will on May 27 officially introduce the Constitution Amendment Bill to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and... →
‘Get up, show up, vote’ – IEC’s call to action ahead of local elections
1st April 2026 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa on Wednesday launched its 2026 campaign logo and tagline for the upcoming local government... →
Daily Podcast – March 31, 2026
31st March 2026 Making headlines: Godongwana, Mantashe confirm R3/l fuel levy reduction for April; Kenya's inflation rises slightly to 4.4% year-on-year in March;... →
DA welcomes fuel levy cut, urges efficient spending not more debt
31st March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Tuesday welcomed the R3-a-litre fuel levy decrease, with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana coming within close... →
Expert warns of ‘critical new phase’ in Iran conflict
31st March 2026 As the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its second month, Stellenbosch University Professor of Military Science Abel... →
High Court dismisses Zuma, Mbeki's bid to recuse Justice Khampepe
30th March 2026 The Gauteng High Court dismissed the application brought by former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki to withdraw retired Justice Sisi Khampepe... →
SAIIA mourns the passing of Steven Gruzd
30th March 2026 The South African Institute of International Affairs expressed sadness at the passing of its head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme... →
Ramaphosa says municipalities in ‘crisis’, with 63% ‘at risk’
27th March 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday stressed the importance of restoring the fortunes of local government to attract investment that creates jobs... →
Civil society lacks financial clout to compete electorally, political culture shakeup can compensate
26th March 2026 Civil society organisation Abahlali-Base Freedom Park community organiser Peter Monethe said on Thursday that although there is a growing and rapid... →
Mashatile says S Africa ‘encouraged’ by growing Chinese investment
26th March 2026 Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced on Thursday that South Africa sees significant potential to expand cooperation with China in... →
DA launches urgent interdict over CoJ's R10bn wage agreement
26th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance is seeking to urgently interdict the R10-billion wage agreement between the City of Johannesburg, and the South African... →
DA wants Saps' Fannie Masemola suspended amid tender corruption scandal
25th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for South African Police Service (Saps) National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola to be placed on... →
DA offers to work with Godongwana to cushion fuel price shock for consumers
25th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it is willing to collaborate with Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to urgently reduce the Road Accident Fund... →
AfriForum wants US to sanction Mbalula as it pursues corruption charges, while ANC rejects ‘smear campaign’
25th March 2026 Civil rights organisation AfriForum said it will use its comprehensive report on African National Congress secretary general Fikile Mbalula to... →
EFF wants prosecutions from Saps arrests in R360m Medicare24 scandal
25th March 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters said the arrests of 12 South African Police Service officers, linked to a R360-million Medicare24 tender, must lead... →
Civil society, business want urgency in solving attorney Chinette Gallichan's murder
25th March 2026 Freedom Under Law and Business Against Crime South Africa on Wednesday urged law enforcement to act urgently and decisively in finding the... →
Former Minister found guilty of misleading Parly on Seta board appointments
24th March 2026 The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests on Tuesday recommended a formal reprimand and apology from former Higher... →
New Seta system must prioritise accountability, skills relevance – PSA
24th March 2026 The Public Servants Association wants President Cyril Ramaphosa and the relevant government departments to consult with organised labour throughout... →
Gayton McKenzie denies ActionSA claims of intimidation, lays counter complaint
24th March 2026 Patriotic Alliance president Gayton McKenzie on Tuesday formally lodged a complaint with Parliament's Joint Committee on Ethics and Members'... →
ActionSA to lay charges against Gayton McKenzie
23rd March 2026 ActionSA Member of Parliament Dereleen James will on Tuesday lay criminal charges against Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie,... →
Daily Podcast – March 23, 2026
23rd March 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa urges ‘genuine’ public, private health sector collaboration over NHI; Business entities outline risks Middle East... →
Ramaphosa warns of incomplete African liberation, urges heroes in fight for self-determination be honoured
23rd March 2026 In navigating the realities of an increasingly unpredictable global environment, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged independent nations and... →
Ramaphosa urges ‘genuine’ public, private health sector collaboration over NHI
23rd March 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday stated that the public and private health sectors cannot continue to operate in parallel, announcing that in... →
Daily Podcast – March 20, 2026
20th March 2026 Making headlines: DA nominates Khathutshelo Rasilingwane as Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate; Amnesty International wants urgent legal safeguards for... →
Velenkosini Hlabisa urges stronger intergovernmental coordination during meeting with mayors
20th March 2026 Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa on Friday pointed to an urgent need to strengthen the intergovernmental... →
DA nominates Khathutshelo Rasilingwane as Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, promising better basic service delivery
20th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance has announced Khathutshelo Rasilingwane as its Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, ahead of the local government elections,... →
Parly committee recognises worth in Ramaphosa’s call for change to Seta model
20th March 2026 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries said while failures in the sector education and training... →
Amnesty International wants urgent legal safeguards for human rights defenders
20th March 2026 Amnesty International South Africa said on Friday that despite a continuing pattern of violence against human rights defenders in South Africa,... →
Daily Podcast – March 19, 2026
19th March 2026 Making headlines: South Africa’s economic hub ‘trapped’ in stagnation, report says; IFP wins KZN wards from NFP; And, R54bn performance-based grant... →
We need to drive broad-based reforms to offset effects of conflict – Ramaphosa
19th March 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that in addressing the unemployment crisis facing the country, government must support small... →
IFP wins KZN wards from NFP
19th March 2026 The Inkatha Freedom Party have won three of five contested by-elections, reclaiming wards held by the National Freedom Party. The party won Ward 7... →
Mbalula says 'People’s March' a necessary, timely response to rise in imperialism, external pressure
18th March 2026 African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula on Wednesday framed the upcoming “People’s March” as a reaffirmation of the “true... →
EFF on Trump’s counterterrorism chief's resignation: President should be labelled a war criminal
18th March 2026 Following US National Counterterrorism Center director Joseph Kent’s objection to the ongoing war in Iran and his resultant resignation, the... →
Sars cracks down on customs inspection corruption
17th March 2026 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) on Tuesday executed search and seizure, and preservation orders against six of its current and former... →
DA wants Mantashe to disclose state of SA’s fuel reserves
17th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday urged Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe to declare South Africa's Fuel Reserves amid... →
Ramaphosa pledges accelerated govt momentum for economic recovery
16th March 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that government is working harder to increase South Africa’s economic recovery momentum, urging citizens... →
DA rejects CoJ adjustment budget
13th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg has rejected the proposed adjustment budget, saying it will continue to fight for a budget that... →
Daily Podcast – March 13, 2026
13th March 2026 Making headlines: Solidarity warns Ramaphosa on NHI implementation; Nersa publishes new municipal tariff application deadlines; And, Parly... →
Parly committee, ANC support SANDF deployment as operations underway
13th March 2026 Parliament’s Select Committee on Security and Justice and the African National Congress (ANC) have expressed appreciation for the visibility of the... →
