Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
GOOD suspends Peter de Villiers amid sexual assault allegations
2nd February 2024 The GOOD party has announced the suspension of Drakenstein Councillor Peter de Villiers, following a complaint of sexual misconduct from a party... →
DA to push for immediate investigation, prosecution of Mashatile if Ramaphosa does not remove him
2nd February 2024 The Democratic Alliance noted that should President Cyril Ramaphosa fail to announce the removal of Deputy President Paul Mashatile from his... →
Fix leadership to fix SA - RISE Mzansi
2nd February 2024 RISE Mzansi Gauteng convenor Tebogo Moalusi believes South Africa’s politics has a crisis of leadership, saying the political landscape is filled... →
2024 election a critical moment in SA’s history – Multi-Party Charter
1st February 2024 The 11 parties to the Multi-Party Charter for South Africa warned on Thursday that an opportunity to bring in a new government to get South Africa... →
Public-private partnerships will solve economic difficulties – Mashatile
1st February 2024 Deputy President Paul Mashatile noted that government should work together with business to solve the country’s economic difficulties while... →
IEC ready for second voter registration weekend
31st January 2024 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) announced its readiness to hold the second voter registration this weekend, ahead of the... →
Ramaphosa says continental market will promote agricultural development, food security as trade begins under AfCFTA
31st January 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the start of preferential trade will create great opportunities for growth and development for... →
ActionSA says anti-corruption efforts regressed under Ramaphosa
31st January 2024 ActionSA president Herman Mashaba on Wednesday urged for drastic action to end corruption, which he says has become ubiquitous in the State, by... →
DA calls for parliamentary enquiry into eThekwini water crisis
31st January 2024 The Democratic Alliance says it is now crucial that Parliament step in and urgently convene public hearings into the continued water crisis in... →
Mosebenzi Zwane found to be in contempt of Parliament
31st January 2024 The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Committee has charged African Nation Congress MP and former Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane with... →
Mashatile punts justice and safeguarding democracy at Legislative Summit
30th January 2024 The fundamental test of democracy lies in Parliament's ability to maintain executive accountability through continuous oversight. This was stated... →
DA blames Ramaphosa for SA’s plunge in CPI rankings
30th January 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) is adamant that President Cyril Ramaphosa is directly and personally responsible for the country’s plunge in rankings... →
South Africa's Easy Election Guide: Who To Vote For in 2024? – Nickolaus Bauer
30th January 2024 With South Africa’s democracy suffering from growing apathy with fewer eligible voters wanting to express themselves at the ballot box, award... →
SA’s performance in Corruption Perceptions Index disappoints – Corruption Watch
30th January 2024 Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch noted on Tuesday that South Africa continues on a downward trajectory on corruption, saying with elections... →
IEC tightens management of media channels to stem disinformation ahead of elections
29th January 2024 With the adverse effects of misinformation and disinformation on the integrity of any electoral process, the Independent Electoral Commission of... →
Daily Podcast – January 26, 2024
26th January 2024 Making headlines: World Court says Israel must take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza; ANC weighs parting ways with Zuma; And, City of... →
Multi-Party Charter vows to increase fiscal management efficiency, transparency
24th January 2024 To ensure value for money in government expenditure on economic infrastructure, the Multi-Party Charter of South Africa noted on Wednesday that it... →
Nzimande says NSFAS students with outstanding 2023 payments must not be denied registration
23rd January 2024 Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande on Tuesday told higher learning institutions not to deny National Student... →
Zuma is ‘disingenuous’ – Veterans pledge to protect uMkhonto weSizwe, ANC
23rd January 2024 uMkhonto weSizwe Liberation War Veterans convenor Dan Hatto asserted on Tuesday that the MKLWV will take part in the protection of the uMkhonto... →
Daily Podcast – January 22, 2024
22nd January 2024 Making headlines: National Treasury schedules 21 February as budget day; Ramaphosa calls for business to end need for prior work experience in... →
Ramaphosa calls for business to end need for prior work experience in employing youth
22nd January 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that education is about more than personal betterment or obtaining a qualification to seek gainful... →
Daily Podcast – January 19, 2024
19th January 2024 Making headlines: Parly education committee applauds class of 2023; Marokane to officially report for duty as Eskom CEO on March 1; And, Tshwane's... →
DA asserts it will protect, improve social grant system if voted in
19th January 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen stated on Friday that his party will not only protect the grant system if it came into government, but... →
Parly education committee applauds class of 2023, parties concerned about results
19th January 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has applauded the class of 2023 for the highest National Senior Certificate pass rate since the dawn of... →
Nasiphi Moya elected Tshwane deputy mayor, assures unwavering commitment
18th January 2024 Newly elected Tshwane deputy executive mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya assured residents of her unwavering commitment and dedication to the betterment of the... →
DA accepts Ghaleb Cachalia’s resignation, rejects attacks on party
18th January 2024 The Democratic Alliance has accepted the resignation of Ghaleb Cachalia as an MP and as a member of the party, effective immediately, while also... →
Daily Podcast – January 17, 2024
17th January 2024 Making headlines: Gauteng education department hopes to place all children in schools within 10 days; Confusion over Schabir Shaik joining Zuma's... →
Daily Podcast – January 16, 2024
16th January 2024 Making headlines: Khume Ramulifho resigns from DA, joins RISE Mzansi; ANC-led alliance urges Africa mobilisation in support of Cuba amid US... →
ANC-led alliance urges Africa mobilisation in support of Cuba amid US blockade
16th January 2024 The African National Congress and its allies the South African Communist Party, the Congress of South African Trade Unions, the South African... →
Khume Ramulifho resigns from DA, joins RISE Mzansi
16th January 2024 The Democratic Alliance’s Khume Ramulifho has announced that he will be joining RISE Mzansi, as he resigns as a member of the DA and as a Member of... →
Daily Podcast – January 15, 2024
15th January 2024 Making headlines: ActionSA announces Dr Nasiphi Moya as Tshwane deputy mayor nominee; NSFAS-appointed company breaks its silence on allegations in... →
ActionSA announces Dr Nasiphi Moya as Tshwane deputy mayor nominee
15th January 2024 ActionSA has nominated Dr Nasiphi Moya for Tshwane deputy executive mayor, who has assured opposition parties in council that the deputy mayor... →
Ramaphosa reflects on gains made in advancing access to education
15th January 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday wished “good luck” to the 2023 matriculants eagerly awaiting their results, and noted South Africa’s gains in... →
FW De Klerk Foundation calls for immediate steps to safeguard judiciary
12th January 2024 The FW de Klerk Foundation wants government to take “immediate and effective” steps to carry out its responsibility in terms of Section 165(4) of... →
ICJ examination of Israel’s conduct vital for restoring trust, credibility – Amnesty International
11th January 2024 Global movement Amnesty International South Africa noted that the International Court of Justice’s (examination of Israel’s conduct is a vital step... →
Daily Podcast – January 10, 2024
10th January 2024 Making headlines: South Africa prepares Bill to form State-firm holding company; 150 000 Sassa beneficiaries not paid in January due to... →
NSFAS board ‘vindicated’ by court’s decision on termination of CEO's employment
10th January 2024 The National Student Financial Aid Scheme board says it is vindicated by the Labour Court’s decision on the termination of former NSFAS CEO Andile... →
Daily Podcast – January 09, 2024
9th January 2024 Making headlines: Political parties lay criminal charges against Nzimande, NSFAS board chair; Joburg mayor snubs water activists once again; And,... →
Political parties lay criminal charges against Nzimande, NSFAS board chair
9th January 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) and ActionSA on Tuesday laid criminal charges against Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Blade... →
Nzimande pleads innocence, calls for ‘genuine’ evidence following Outa report
8th January 2024 Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Blade Nzimande assured citizens that he has never used any money from any of his department’s... →
DA initiates mass mobilisation campaign as it calls for Nzimande’s axing
8th January 2024 The Democratic Alliance said on Monday, through its student organisation, it will initiate mass mobilisation campaigns at tertiary education... →
