Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
‘SA immigration system treated as marketplace’ – SIU reveals corruption at Home Affairs
23rd February 2026 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) acting head Leonard Lekgetho has called on the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to consider vetting of all its... →
Ramaphosa defends SANDF deployment to fight organised crime
23rd February 2026 Government is working to close funding gaps and strengthen the readiness of the country’s armed forces to assist the South Africa National Police... →
Daily Podcast – February 20, 2026
20th February 2026 Making headlines: NHI halted as Ramaphosa awaits ConCourt ruling; DA reiterates rejection of BEE after Ramaphosa slams party in SoNA debate; And,... →
Overall crime stats remain high, Cachalia to ‘re-invigorate’ community policing
20th February 2026 Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia on Friday said although various categories of violent crime have declined, overall levels remain unacceptably... →
DA reiterates rejection of BEE after Ramaphosa slams party in SoNA debate
20th February 2026 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has assured that his party will continue to push for the implementation of “faster and bolder reform”,... →
Daily Podcast – February 19, 2026
19th February 2026 Making headlines: Eskom starts stakeholder engagements in Eastern Cape for new nuclear builds; Parly committee flags ARV imports by companies... →
Parly committee flags ARV imports by companies listed as local
19th February 2026 Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health chairperson Faith Muthambi is urging greater transparency and accountability in the process of awarding... →
Corruption, crime major deterrents to private investors, DA vows to enforce accountability
19th February 2026 Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga on Thursday accused the African National Congress-led government of failing Gauteng... →
AfriForum serves summons on Ramaphosa, Motsoaledi over NHI Act
18th February 2026 Civil society organisation AfriForum on Wednesday served a summons on President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, as part of... →
GNU having positive impact, Steenhuisen calls for urgency in building S Africa
17th February 2026 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen acknowledged that work done by the Government of National Unity (GNU) is having a positive impact,... →
ActionSA urges informal sector job creation, DA blames govt for E Cape unemployment crisis
17th February 2026 ActionSA called for the implementation of pro- small, medium-sized and micronterprise (SMME) reforms, cutting of red tape and prioritisation of... →
Parly Saps investigation committee’s deadline extended to March
17th February 2026 The National Assembly on Tuesday extended the reporting deadline of the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South... →
AfriForum serves summons on govt over controversial NHI Act
17th February 2026 Civil society organisation AfriForum will on Wednesday serve a summons on government to have the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Act... →
DA challenges Rand Water, metros to publish water crisis plan
16th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) called on Gauteng province, Rand Water and affected municipalities to publish a water crisis plan, to keep frustrated... →
Ramaphosa notes education improvement, steady progress in further transforming sector
16th February 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged on Monday that while government has made significant progress in education over the last three decades, from... →
Zille confident DA will do well in CoJ, promises to fight corruption if elected mayor
13th February 2026 Ahead of the upcoming local government elections, Democratic Alliance Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille assured Polity on Friday that... →
Mixed political reactions to water crisis committee announced during SoNA
13th February 2026 Political parties expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, criticising the announcement of the... →
‘He demonstrated accountability’ – ANC accepts Lesufi’s apology following insensitive remarks
12th February 2026 The African National Congress (ANC) on Thursday said it appreciated Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s “accountability” in correcting and apologising... →
Daily Podcast – February 11, 2026
11th February 2026 Making headlines: City of Johannesburg says Johannesburg not at ‘Day Zero’; DA threatens to sue over Gauteng water crisis; And, Marokane says with... →
Ramaphosa opens Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy for ex-offenders
11th February 2026 On the thirty-sixth anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave the opening address at the... →
DA threatens to sue over Gauteng water crisis
11th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday accused African National Congress-led municipalities and Rand Water of collapsing the Gauteng water system,... →
Despite growth, SA in ‘serious economic trouble’ – IRR
10th February 2026 The South African Institute of Race Relations on Tuesday claimed that the African National Congress’s “sleep start” ahead of the local government... →
Anti-corruption efforts stagnate in SA, CW urges renewed political leadership
10th February 2026 Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch on Tuesday called for renewed political leadership on anti-corruption; the protection of civic spaces with... →
Parly committee to deliberate on intergovernmental Bills
9th February 2026 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will on Tuesday host a briefing on the Independent... →
Paul O’Sullivan to physically testify before Parly Saps committee following earlier misgivings
9th February 2026 Forensic analyst Paul O’Sullivan will on Tuesday physically appear to testify before the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations... →
Sars the 'standard-bearer for capable State' – Ramaphosa
9th February 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday applauded the turnaround of South African Revenue Service, saying its rebuilding illustrates the value of... →
Parly defends Speaker’s decision to block subpoenas of witnesses in Saps probe
6th February 2026 Parliament has rubbished claims that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is protecting or shielding Paul O’Sullivan and Brian Mogotsi from... →
SAJFP wants S Africa to cut all ties with Israel after diplomat’s expulsion
6th February 2026 South African Jews for a Free Palestine on Friday urged the South African government to immediately sever all diplomatic ties with Israel, alleging... →
DA announces W Cape mayoral candidates
5th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday announced eight of its 30 Western Cape mayoral candidates ahead of the upcoming local government elections,... →
NGOs launch free public handbook on 30th anniversary of Constitution
4th February 2026 Celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of South Africa’s Constitution, public interest law centre SECTION27 and WeThePeopleSA have launched the Know... →
Steenhuisen ends 'mission' as DA leader
4th February 2026 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Wednesday announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term at the party’s upcoming... →
Salga urges consistent municipal payment amid rising debt, better service delivery demanded
3rd February 2026 The South African Local Government Association (Salga) is urging government departments, businesses and households to meet their obligations by... →
ANCYL wants youth unemployment declared national disaster
3rd February 2026 The African National Congress Youth League on Tuesday stated that it wants government to declare youth unemployment a national disaster, as it... →
DA wants Matthew Goniwe School investigated amid claims of budget cuts for schools
3rd February 2026 The Democratic Alliance has maintained that the Gauteng Department of Education has reduced all quintile five schools' budgets by 64%, despite... →
Energy security, infrastructure development crucial for sustained investment momentum in SA – Nedbank report
2nd February 2026 The Presidency’s Project Management Office head Rudi Dicks said on Monday that South Africa’s reform agenda is progressing, supporting the prospect... →
MKP wants Batohi’s pension withheld pending Nkabinde inquiry outcome
30th January 2026 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) on Friday approached the Presidency to withhold outgoing National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila... →
Daily Podcast – January 30, 2026
30th January 2026 Making headlines: South Africa kicks out Israel's top diplomat; Eskom ups wage hike offer in ongoing union talks; And, Gauteng water demand surges →
Daily Podcast – January 29, 2026
29th January 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa wants special task team to investigate those implicated in Madlanga Commission report; ActionSA won't support no... →
ANC makes commitments to improve municipalities ahead of election
29th January 2026 Ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local government election, the African National Congress (ANC) has committed itself to restore functionality and... →
Ramaphosa wants special task team to investigate those implicated in Madlanga Commission report
29th January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday directed acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and National Commissioner of the South African Police Service... →
ActionSA won't support no confidence motion against Dada Morero
29th January 2026 ActionSA said on Thursday it will abstain from the motion of no confidence being tabled against Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, arguing that the... →
