Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Solidarity warns Ramaphosa on NHI implementation
13th March 2026 Solidarity pointed out on Friday that government cannot, through “political rhetoric or administrative manoeuvres”, continue implementing the... →
HSF, DA concerned over lack of compliance in SANDF deployment
12th March 2026 The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) has expressed concern over the lack of compliance in a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) deployment,... →
Daily Podcast – March 12, 2026
12th March 2026 Making headlines: US Ambassador issued with démarche following undiplomatic remarks; DA wants clarity on senior health officials’ suspensions; And,... →
DA wants clarity on senior health officials’ suspensions
12th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Thursday questioned whether accountability and consequence management are prioritised in the Department of Health... →
US Ambassador issued with démarche following undiplomatic remarks
12th March 2026 Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development welcomed the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s... →
Bozell says US govt respects SA’s judiciary, EFF wants Chief Justice to condemn ‘attacks’
11th March 2026 US Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III clarified that while his personal view is that the “Kill the Boer” chant constitutes hate... →
Daily Podcast – March 11, 2026
11th March 2026 Making headlines: EFF calls for expulsion of Trump's ambassador; Ramaphosa asks Motsoaledi to suspend Health DG; And, Eskom says delayed Medupi FGD... →
ANC distances itself from food parcel distribution, takes internal action
11th March 2026 The African National Congress on Wednesday distanced itself from the distribution of food parcels, emphasising that the activity was not under the... →
GCIS refutes claim Smart ID rollout part of DA agenda
11th March 2026 The Government Communication and Information System on Wednesday clarified that the partnership between the Department of Home Affairs and banks... →
EFF calls for expulsion of Trump's ambassador
11th March 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters and the African National Congress have condemned US ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III’s utterances on... →
Daily Podcast – March 10, 2026
10th March 2026 Making headlines: IEC confirms voter registration weekend in June; GDP increased by 0.4% in the fourth quarter; by 1.1% for 2025; And Madlanga... →
GDP: ActionSA criticises GNU for ‘stagnated economy’ as govt welcomes ‘accelerate inclusive growth’
10th March 2026 ActionSA has expressed concerns with the latest GDP figures, accusing the Government of National Unity of “sitting on its hands” while the economy... →
IEC confirms voter registration weekend in June for local elections
10th March 2026 The Electoral Commission of South Africa on Tuesday announced that a nationwide voter registration weekend would take place on June 20 and 21,... →
Madlanga Commission deadline extended
10th March 2026 The Madlanga Commission is now scheduled to submit its second interim report to the President on May 29 and its final report by August 31. This... →
DA demands clear strategy on SANDF Cape Flats deployment
9th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday demanded a clear plan for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) deployment to tackle gang... →
Provincial committee welcomes task teams to investigate political killings, kidnapping
9th March 2026 The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the establishment of two specialised units in Gauteng... →
Mosiuoa Lekota honoured with Official Funeral
6th March 2026 Congress of the People (COPE) co-founder Mosiuoa Lekota will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 on March 14, in his home town... →
Daily Podcast – March 06, 2026
6th March 2026 Making headlines: EFF, DA claim vindication in VAT court ruling; Govt says Vincent Smith sentencing shows determination to strengthen... →
EFF, DA claim vindication in VAT court ruling
6th March 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters and the Democratic Alliance on Friday said they felt vindicated following the Western Cape High Court ruling on the... →
Govt says Vincent Smith sentencing shows determination to strengthen accountability
6th March 2026 The Government Communication and Information System has welcomed the sentencing of former African National Congress Member of Parliament Vincent... →
DA says it will not remove ‘Lesufi shower billboard’, as ANC threatens legal action
5th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance said on Thursday it will not be meeting the African National Congress’ 12-hour deadline to remove the party's billboard... →
Tributes pour in for Mosiuoa Lekota
4th March 2026 “South Africa has lost a patriot, a freedom fighter, and a servant of the people whose life story is closely intertwined with the country’s journey... →
Govt affirms importance of preserving heritage, unveils Mandela, Tambo statues
3rd March 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa said in erecting former President Nelson Mandela and former African National Congress (ANC) President Oliver Reginald... →
DA wants investigation into Tshwane’s water tankers, as it unveils new billboard
3rd March 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday urged the Special Investigating Unit and President Cyril Ramaphosa to extend the Rooivaal wastewater treatment... →
NHI could become SA’s biggest pot of corruption, DA says after DoH arrests
3rd March 2026 The Democratic Alliance said on Tuesday that while it welcomes the arrest of the Department of Health director-general Dr Sandile Buthelezi by the... →
SACP, EFF meet to prepare for joint Conference of the Left
3rd March 2026 The South African Communist Party and the Economic Freedom Fighters have agreed to establish a joint working group to participate in preparations... →
Daily Podcast – March 02, 2026
2nd March 2026 Making headlines: SIU’s Kaizer Kganyago joins NPA; DoH senior officials arrested for fraud, theft; And, South Africa can expect fuel price... →
ANC NEC condemns Motsepe’s leadership campaign
2nd March 2026 The African National Congress National Executive Committee has taken a decision to halt leadership campaigns in the run-up to its 2027 National... →
SIU’s Kaizer Kganyago joins NPA
2nd March 2026 Special Investigating Unit spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago has joined the National Prosecuting Authority as its national spokesperson, effective... →
SACP condemns US-Israel’s killing of Iranian leader
2nd March 2026 The South African Communist Party said on Monday that the targeting of high-ranking government officials violates all rules of international norms... →
DoH senior officials arrested for fraud, theft
2nd March 2026 Three senior officials from the Department of Health were arrested on Monday, in an ongoing investigation into allegations of theft and fraud of... →
DA demands BRICS naval exercise probe transparency
27th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) expressed concerns with the confidentiality provisions surrounding the newly established presidential panel into the... →
EFF lays criminal charge against Paul O’Sullivan
27th February 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Friday laid a criminal charge against forensic analyst Paul O’Sullivan for allegedly contravening the... →
Parly committee urges transparent probe of sanitary product health risk allegations
27th February 2026 Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition said on Friday that it expected a thorough and transparent investigation,... →
DA welcomes members from ActionSA's 'dictatorship'
26th February 2026 Soweto-based ActionSA Councillor Mandla Nyaqela and five of the party's branch chairpersons and members have defected to the Democratic Alliance... →
SANDF deployment to fight crime not a permanent solution – Parly committee
26th February 2026 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans said while South Africa’s high murder rate demands decisive action, the... →
Sassa officials arrested in social grants fraud case
25th February 2026 Four suspects, including two current South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) officials and one former official were arrested in connection... →
Daily Podcast – February 24, 2026
24th February 2026 Making headlines: NHI Act officially halted; S African men lured into fighting in Russia make their way home; And, New US tariffs come in at lower... →
S African men lured into fighting in Russia make their way home
24th February 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that 11 of the 17 South African men who were lured under false pretences into fighting in the... →
Presidency assures NHI delay won't affect implementation timetable
24th February 2026 The Presidency confirmed on Tuesday that following consultations with Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially... →
MKP files court application to halt Batohi’s pension payments
24th February 2026 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has filed an urgent application to the court to stop former National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila... →
