Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
Thabo Mbeki Foundation merges with WDB Trust
13th August 2026 The Thabo Mbeki Foundation and the WDB Trust have officially consolidated to establish the Thabo and Zanele Mbeki Foundation, aimed at driving... →
Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial postponed as she seeks discharge
13th August 2026 The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria on Thursday postponed the high-profile corruption trial of former National Assembly Speaker... →
DA lays criminal charges against 10 ‘worst’ municipal managers
13th August 2026 The DA announced on Thursday that it will lay criminal charges against 10 municipal managers across nine municipalities, labelling these officials... →
ConCourt dismisses Phala Phala interdict appeal
12th August 2026 The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application brought by the African Transformation Movement (ATM), asking for direct access to appeal the... →
Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill sent to Ramaphosa for approval
12th August 2026 The National Assembly has officially passed the Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill, sending the crucial legislative reform straight... →
DA hits back at GNU partner ANC’s ‘Thatcherite’ critique of manifesto
12th August 2026 DA Federal Council Chairperson Ashor Sarupen has hit back at ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula’s criticism of the DA’s newly launched election... →
Parties slam GNU as unemployment hits 4-year high of 33.6%
11th August 2026 South Africa’s political landscape erupted on Tuesday following a grim data release from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which confirmed that... →
Mbalula heads to court, Integrity Commission over Dlamini-Zuma's vote-buying claims
7th August 2026 ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has announced legal action against party veteran Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, following allegations that he... →
Voters’ Roll Closed: Municipal elections proclaimed for Nov 4
7th August 2026 South Africa is officially heading to the polls on November 4 for the highly anticipated 2026 municipal elections. The announcement follows the... →
Daily Podcast – August 06, 2026
6th August 2026 Making headlines: Madlanga report recommends suspension of Shadrack Sibiya and others; DA files no confidence motion against Tshwane speaker; And,... →
DA files no confidence motion against Tshwane speaker to block ‘coalition looting’
6th August 2026 The DA in Tshwane submitted a motion of no confidence against the Speaker of the Tshwane Council Mncedi Ndzwanana, with the party framing it as a... →
NSFAS accuses former board member of stealing laptops meant for needy schools
6th August 2026 In a significant move towards organisational accountability, employees of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme have officially opened a... →
Madlanga report recommends suspension of Shadrack Sibiya, others
6th August 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the extensive recommendations and referrals detailed in the Second Interim Report of the Judicial Commission of... →
Lamola threatens legal action over Dlamini-Zuma’s election-buying claims
6th August 2026 Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and ANC NEC member Ronald Lamola has issued a strong demand to ANC veteran Dr Nkosazana... →
Continental action needed to address migration challenges – Lamola
5th August 2026 South Africa has strongly reaffirmed its support for a continent-wide conference on migration, declaring the issue a shared continental phenomenon... →
High Commissioner recalled after controversial Zuma-Gupta meeting in India, new protocol proposed
5th August 2026 International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has confirmed that South Africa’s High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal, has been... →
Civil society demands intersectional, long-term strategies to tackle GBV
5th August 2026 Ahead of International Women’s Day, social investment pioneers, corporate leaders, and civil society advocates have renewed the call to treat... →
ActionSA criticises govt over failure to sanction High Commissioner to India
4th August 2026 ActionSA has condemned the government's decision to desist from bringing disciplinary action against South Africa's High Commissioner to India Anil... →
Politicians laud voter registration drive with surge in registrations by youth, women
4th August 2026 Politicians have hailed the conclusion of the final voter registration weekend as a definitive reaffirmation of public faith in South Africa’s... →
Amnesty International demands govt action on rising anti-migrant vigilantism
4th August 2026 Amnesty International South Africa has urged government to immediately stop vigilante groups from targeting migrants and businesses, citing a rise... →
Daily Podcast – August 03, 2026
3rd August 2026 Making headlines: Petrol prices to decrease by 52c a litre, but diesel prices to increase by up to R1.38 a litre; Ramaphosa says SA’s energy... →
IEC shifts focus to election day as it records over 700 000 new voters
3rd August 2026 The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially shifted its full attention to final election day preparations following what it describes... →
SA’s energy transition must deliver affordable power, community growth – Ramaphosa
3rd August 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that South Africa’s shift to clean energy must be an inclusive process that strengthens local communities... →
Govt urges families to apply for the repatriation of liberation heroes from Angola
31st July 2026 In a historic step towards healing the wounds of the liberation struggle, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie, announced on Friday... →
DA challenges Parly Secretary’s ‘irregular appointment’, salary increase
31st July 2026 The DA will file court papers in the Western Cape High Court to have the appointment and salary of Secretary to Parliament Xolile George declared... →
Operation Vulindlela reports broader sweep, though progress uneven in Q1
31st July 2026 National Treasury on Friday highlighted sustained structural reforms aimed at reviving the country’s network industries, fixing local governance,... →
DA criticises ‘politicised’ PIC board appointment, warns of risk to public servants' pensions
30th July 2026 The DA has criticised the appointment of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai as chairperson of the Public Investment... →
Impeachment Committee launches appeal against Phala Phala interdict
29th July 2026 The Section 89 Impeachment Committee met on Wednesday to deliberate on the Western Cape High Court ruling delivered last Friday, and resolved to... →
Final weekend to register to vote, urges IEC
29th July 2026 The Independent Electoral Commission is entering its final phase of operational readiness ahead of the final voting station-based registration... →
DA demands answers over Army Chief’s Moscow visit
29th July 2026 The DA will submit urgent parliamentary questions to Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga following an official visit to... →
Parly welcomes Treasury’s release of R7.1bn in municipal funds, but says it will be monitored
29th July 2026 Parliament’s joint oversight committees have welcomed National Treasury’s announcement that the remaining R7.1-billion in withheld local government... →
Daily Podcast – July 28, 2026
28th July 2026 Making headlines: Nigeria and South Africa seek to ease tensions over xenophobic attacks; DA lodges human rights complaint against Ekurhuleni over... →
ANC pledges ‘strict financial discipline’ strategy ahead of local elections
28th July 2026 The ANC is rolling out a targeted local government intervention programme to address systemic failures in water, electricity, refuse, and roads,... →
DA lodges SAHRC complaint against Ekurhuleni over housing
28th July 2026 The DA has escalated its battle over service delivery by laying a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission against the City... →
Ramaphosa promises action against criminality in water sector as govt launches reforms
27th July 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged swift and firm action against criminal networks and corrupt individuals benefiting from irregular water... →
Ramaphosa accepts IDAC head’s resignation amid inquiry interference claims
27th July 2026 Advocate Andrea Johnson has resigned as Head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption with immediate effect, prompting the DA to... →
DA criticises Ramaphosa’s ‘recycled’ water crisis plan, as ANC defends ‘infrastructure reforms’
24th July 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s National Water Action Plan (NWAP) has sparked a political clash between coalition partners, with the DA dismissing the... →
Chapter 9 bodies' inquiry into GBVF justice failures backed by Parliament
24th July 2026 A joint inquiry by three Chapter 9 institutions could finally expose the systemic failures denying justice to survivors of gender-based violence... →
Shanthie Naidoo honoured for fierce anti-apartheid resilience
24th July 2026 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) on Friday paid tribute to anti-apartheid stalwart Shanthie Naidoo Tweedie (91) following her passing on... →
Court halts Phala Phala impeachment process, Ramaphosa pledges cooperation
24th July 2026 The Western Cape High Court has granted President Cyril Ramaphosa an urgent interim interdict, pausing Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process.... →
DA lays Public Protector complaint against McKenzie over R110m fund
23rd July 2026 The DA has officially filed a complaint with the Public Protector against Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, alleging that he... →
