Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
IFP supports Zulu King’s call to rename KwaZulu-Natal
28th January 2026 The Inkatha Freedom Party in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature on Wednesday expressed its full support for Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s suggestion... →
SIU returns R1.7bn to NSFAS purse
28th January 2026 The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has received an injection of R1.7-billion, from unallocated funds recovered by the Special Investigating... →
Gauteng Education Department disputes budget cut claim, accuses DA of being ‘politically opportunistic'
27th January 2026 Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane called out the Democratic Alliance (DA) for being “disingenuous and politically opportunistic”, after the... →
Oscar Mabuyane accuses AbaThembu King, Israeli Embassy of breaching diplomatic protocols
27th January 2026 Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane said the Israeli Embassy’s recent engagements with provincial institutions, without the approval of government,... →
ANC calls for disciplinary action in ballot paper scandal
27th January 2026 The African National Congress on Tuesday called for disciplinary action and possibly the laying of criminal charges, following allegations of... →
SIU probes alleged corruption in uMzinyathi municipality
27th January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit to investigate allegations of maladministration and unlawful conduct in the... →
ActionSA expands footprint in North West with merger
26th January 2026 ActionSA president Herman Mashaba on Monday announced that his party will be joined by the Azanian Independent Community Movement and the Creatives... →
ANC condemns scholar transport operators' ‘arrogance’ in flouting law after accident
23rd January 2026 The African National Congress has condemned recent threats made by scholar transport operators, following the impounding of unroadworthy vehicles,... →
DA wants inquiry into ‘flawed’ process concerning Iran's participation in BRICS naval exercise
23rd January 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Friday called for a judicial inquiry and an urgent parliamentary debate to enforce accountability in the matter... →
Higher Education Minister outlines reform under way in education sector
22nd January 2026 Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela on Thursday stressed the importance of vocational education in the country’s post-school... →
Ramaphosa appoints Deputy Public Protector
22nd January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube as South Africa’s Deputy Public Protector, for a term of seven years, from... →
Ramaphosa stresses govt focus on literacy, numeracy for improved education
21st January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday that government is intensifying its focus on “evidence-based teaching” of literacy and numeracy,... →
De Klerk Foundation condemns Nobel Peace Prize being used as ‘political currency’
21st January 2026 The FW de Klerk Foundation has slammed Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s decision to give her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US... →
Lawyers association wants govt to prioritise protection of judicial institutions
21st January 2026 Lawyers association, the Law Society of South Africa, is urging the relevant authorities to assess and reinforce security infrastructure in court... →
Parly committee confident 2026 Budget will consider scholar transport funding
21st January 2026 Ahead of Budget 2026, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Appropriations says it is confident that Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will... →
Nzimande wants STEM activities in early childhood development
20th January 2026 Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Professor Blade Nzimande pointed out on Tuesday that as the Department of Basic Education (DBE)... →
Justice committee wants ‘full implementation’ of safety protocols at all courts after shooting
20th January 2026 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development on Tuesday expressed concern about the shooting incident outside... →
Ramaphosa greenlights salary increases for MPs, judges
20th January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to give his public office bearers a salary increment, from April 1. Spokesperson to the President Vincent... →
Daily Podcast – January 19, 2026
19th January 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa says 2025 matric results show steady improvement in education; Eskom launches mobile customer hubs, pop-up service... →
2025 matric results show steady improvement in education – Ramaphosa
19th January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that while the 2025 Matric results showed a steady improvement in quantity and of quality, enhancing the... →
IFP says it will engage NFP to ensure stable governance in KZN amid coalition turbulence
15th January 2026 The Inkatha Freedom Fighters said on Thursday it distanced itself from “political gamesmanship”, and said it will engage the National Freedom Party... →
DA ‘disappointed’ with Dion George’s resignation ahead of inquiry
15th January 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday expressed disappointment with Dr Dion George’s resignation ahead of its Federal Legal Commission's probe into... →
IFP wants urgent investigation into death threats against KZN Premier
15th January 2026 The Inkatha Freedom Party in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature has described as “vile and dangerous” death threats being made against KwaZulu-Natal... →
SA urges ‘restraint’ in Iran amid violent crackdown
15th January 2026 The South African government on Thursday expressed concern at developments in Iran, urging maximum restraint from all parties. Tensions are running... →
ActionSA unveils Bill to strengthen whistleblower protection
15th January 2026 ActionSA wants public backing for its new whistleblower protection Bill, which suggests a formal mechanism for disclosures in public procurement... →
SA can’t afford to backslide – DA
14th January 2026 Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson on Finance Dr Mark Burke on Wednesday said South Africa’s institutional infrastructure must continue to be... →
ANC welcomes SA’s removal from EU high-risk list
14th January 2026 The African National Congress views the European Union’s removal of South Africa from its list of high‑risk third country jurisdictions as a... →
DA asks Lamola to report Iran for human rights abuses
14th January 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday demanded that International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola report Iran to the United Nations... →
Public Protector finds Dean Macpherson didn’t breach Ethics Code
13th January 2026 Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has been cleared by Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka in findings relating to... →
Daily Podcast – January 13, 2026
13th January 2026 Making headlines: 88% matric pass rate but concerns over STEM; ActionSA to challenge ‘top secret’ Phala Phala report classification; And, Ugandan... →
SECTION27 wants release of matric results of 50 pupils controversially accused of cheating
13th January 2026 Public interest law centre SECTION27 is seeking an order to review and set aside the decision of the Limpopo Acting Head of Department and the... →
ActionSA to challenge ‘top secret’ Phala Phala report
13th January 2026 ActionSA said on Tuesday it has begun preparing legal papers to challenge the decision of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate to... →
Matric results: 88% pass rate but concern over low STEM uptake
13th January 2026 Politicians have welcomed the performance of the Matric Class of 2025 in the National Senior Certificate examinations, which saw a national pass... →
MKP’s leadership shakeup, Brian Molefe appointed treasurer general
12th January 2026 The uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP) on Monday announced a shakeup in its leadership, with the immediate appointment of Brian Molefe as its treasurer... →
Ramaphosa to hold bilateral talks with UAE President
12th January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week hold bilateral talks with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ahead... →
DBE should move from celebrating high percentage passes, committee on education says
8th January 2026 The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has said there is a need for emphasis on... →
NGO criticises Trump for withdrawing from international bodies
8th January 2026 Renewable energy movement 350.org has condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the United Nations Framework... →
Gauteng govt urges matriculants to use digital platform to access results
8th January 2026 The Gauteng Provincial Government on Thursday suggested that Matriculants make use of its Gauteng Matric Results Online System to access their 2025... →
Daily Podcast – January 07, 2026
7th January 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa appoints SIU head Andy Mothibi as NDPP; Eskom reports no new breaches in online vending system; And, Ghana's inflation... →
Mixed reactions to Mothibi’s NDPP appointment
7th January 2026 Political parties on Wednesday expressed mixed reactions at the appointment of Special Investigating Unit head Advocate Andy Mothibi as the... →
Ramaphosa appoints SIU head Andy Mothibi as NDPP
7th January 2026 Following publicised interviews with nominated candidates to find South Africa’s next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), President... →
