Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
‘Citizens hopeful Zim elections will be free and fair’
11th August 2023 Ahead of Zimbabwe’s elections this month, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) senior project leader Dr Webster Zambara said on Friday... →
Msimanga battles Ramulifho for Gauteng DA leadership position
8th August 2023 Democratic Alliance Gauteng Provincial Leader Solly Msimanga will, this weekend, challenge DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education Khume Ramulifho for... →
Disparity in female athletes’ earnings is an affront – Ramaphosa
7th August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that it is only through greater sponsorship and support that women’s sport will be able to grow and... →
Frequent collapse of local govt coalitions is deliberate – Mashatile
4th August 2023 Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Friday that government is fortunate that this could be the generation in the country’s evolving democracy... →
Daily Podcast – August 03, 2023
3rd August 2023 Making headlines: Prof William Gumede to chair Multi-Party National Convention; Former Western Cape DA leader Bonginkosi Madikizela wants his post... →
My Vote Counts launches political party funding tracking tool
3rd August 2023 As part of its commitment to accountability and transparency, non-governmental organisation My Vote Counts on Thursday launched an online party... →
Prof William Gumede to chair Multi-Party National Convention
3rd August 2023 Political parties exploring a multi-party agreement announced on Thursday that Professor William Gumede will be the Independent Chairperson of the... →
DA advocates for ‘tangible outcomes’ from upcoming coalition dialogue
2nd August 2023 Democratic Alliance chief whip Siviwe Gwarube noted on Wednesday that while the DA has engaged all political parties represented in Parliament... →
DA wants Ramaphosa to condemn Malema’s ‘repeated hateful utterances’
2nd August 2023 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to speak out against Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius... →
Govt notes 11% decrease in rhino poaching
1st August 2023 The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on Tuesday noted a decrease in the number of rhinos killed in the first six months of... →
Coalitions are costly for the ANC, says Veterans' League
31st July 2023 The African National Congress Veterans' League noted that the party cannot invest its energy in coalition politics, as coalitions don’t work for... →
DA files complaint with Parliament’s ethics committee against Malema for singing ‘Kill the Boer’
31st July 2023 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen in his capacity as a Member of Parliament, announced on Monday that his party will be filing a... →
Civil society hopeful for solutions to ‘unfair, unlawful’ exclusion of millions from SRD grant
27th July 2023 The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) executive director Dr Gilad Isaacs is optimistic that legal proceedings on the Social Relief of Distress... →
Daily Podcast – July 26, 2023
26th July 2023 Making headlines: Joburg wants gas explosion declared local state of disaster; Acting Public Protector one of eight candidates shortlisted for the... →
CoJ wants gas explosion declared local state of disaster
26th July 2023 City of Johannesburg manager Floyd Brink said on Wednesday that the municipality has mandated its Disaster Management Centre to finalise a report... →
Greenpeace Africa withdraws PAIA application in State Security surveillance matter
25th July 2023 Greenpeace Africa noted on Tuesday that a transparent, honest, and accountable government would not feel threatened by the actions of a healthy... →
IEC urges political parties, candidates to approach court with evidence of election malfeasance
25th July 2023 The Electoral Commission of South Africa has called on all political parties and candidates standing for election to approach the Electoral... →
SA to finalise contents, substance of Brics Summit at Russia-Africa Summit
24th July 2023 The Presidency on Monday noted that South Africa will use the second Russia-Africa Summit backdrop to further engage Russia at a bilateral level to... →
SA’s infrastructure not properly maintained, upgraded by local govt – Ramaphosa
24th July 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that because of its vital developmental function, government continues to prioritise investment in... →
Investigations to locate source of gas explosion continuing – CoJ
21st July 2023 City of Johannesburg manager Floyd Brink revealed that the City’s preliminary investigations into the recent explosion in the CBD pointed to an... →
Daily Podcast – July 20, 2023
20th July 2023 Making headlines: Zuma extends his stay in Russia as SA prison authorities decide his fate; Joburg mayor says congested underground pipes may have... →
ANC welcomes finality on Putin in SA, urges negotiated peace plan
20th July 2023 The African National Congress has stated that it is in the interest of global peace and stability that a negotiated peace plan be arrived at to end... →
Putin will not attend Brics summit by ‘mutual agreement’ – Presidency
19th July 2023 The Presidency announced on Wednesday that, by mutual agreement, Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the 15th Summit of Brics nations... →
ANC calls for reform of United Nations Security Council
18th July 2023 As the African National Congress (ANC) expressed confidence in the African peace initiatives led by President Cyril Ramaphosa and seven other heads... →
Ramaphosa urges peacebuilding to commemorate Mandela Day
18th July 2023 In celebrating former President Nelson Mandela’s birthday, President Cyril Ramaphosa called on citizens to promote peace. In his weekly letter to... →
Daily Podcast – July 14, 2023
14th July 2023 Making headlines: Zuma in Russia seeking medical treatment as court rules he must return to jail; KZN Premier says 107 cases of truck torching have... →
Mashatile expresses full support for NPC’s work
14th July 2023 The National Planning Commission on Friday welcomed Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s commitment to assisting with the issues raised by the... →
DA wants Cele to take immediate action against blue light bullies
13th July 2023 The Democratic Alliance has called on Police Minister Bheki Cele to hold a press conference before the end of Thursday to announce the arrest of a... →
Partnership with civil bodies will bridge gaps created by State collapse under ANC – Steenhuisen
13th July 2023 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen noted on Thursday that while its Moonshot Pact offers a credible alternative to what he calls decades... →
Daily Podcast – July 12, 2023
12th July 2023 Making headlines: Bheki Cele says no evidence links recent truck attacks to July 2021 unrest; IEC confirms that Cope is still a registered... →
No evidence links recent truck attacks to July 2021 unrest – Bheki Cele
12th July 2023 Police Minister Bheki Cele on Wednesday assured citizens that the recent targets on trucks were not linked or related to the 2021 July unrest. Cele... →
Parliamentary committee won’t extend deadlines for PP anymore
11th July 2023 The Committee chairperson for the Section 194 Enquiry into Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office, Qubudile Dyantyi,... →
DA, IFP sign KZN Service Delivery Pact
11th July 2023 The Democratic Alliance and Inkatha Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday signed a Service Delivery Pact, to bring much needed stability to a... →
Two years on and GOOD still wants action taken against unrest instigators
10th July 2023 GOOD secretary-general and MP Brett Herron said that while whistleblowers are key in the fight against corruption, the country’s justice system... →
On its own, comprehensive social protection will not end poverty – Ramaphosa
10th July 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that for government to end poverty, it needs an economy that grows, attracts investment, creates jobs and... →
Daily Podcast – July 06, 2023
6th July 2023 Making headlines: Acting President Paul Mashatile declares special official funeral for Essop Pahad; Official blames illegal mining for gas leak... →
DA takes steps to introduce Scorpions 2.0
5th July 2023 The Democratic Alliance (DA) announced on Wednesday that it will be tabling a constitutional amendment for the establishment of the “Scorpions 2.0”... →
Daily Podcast – July 04, 2023
4th July 2023 Making headlines: Mashatile confirms security detail involved in alleged highway assault; South Africa power outages may have reduced growth by 3.2... →
For united opposition, Steenhuisen says citizens must not vote for parties outside of Moonshot Pact
4th July 2023 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Tuesday maintained that forming a united opposition Pact ahead of the 2024 election offers political... →
Govt to finalise strategy to support transition to EV manufacturing – Ramaphosa
3rd July 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that government will soon be finalising a strategy to support the transition to electric vehicle... →
Opposition party leaders to hold National Convention in August
3rd July 2023 With the 2024 general elections approaching, seven opposition party leaders will, in August, hold a National Convention to negotiate a pre-election... →