Thabi Shomolekae
Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za
SA govt intensifies mass migration repatriations, crackdown on vigilantism
26th June 2026 The South African government is accelerating its five-point migration strategy, marking significant milestones in the deportation, verification,... →
Families, survivors of apartheid crimes fight Zuma, Mbeki’s court bid
26th June 2026 A crucial legal battle is set for the Constitutional Court on June 29, when 25 families and survivors of apartheid-era crimes, alongside the... →
Ramaphosa urges Sacu nations to build competitive production hub amid global trade turbulence
26th June 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa wants Africa to strengthen its economic resilience through enhanced regional integration and cooperation, such as the... →
Pretoria pushes back against US criticism on diplomatic engagements
25th June 2026 South Africa has issued a formal rebuke following critical remarks made by US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III regarding the African nation's... →
SAPS urges taxi industry to use influence to prevent disruption ahead of June 30 march
25th June 2026 The South African Police Service has called on the country’s taxi industry to reject any attempts to destabilise South Africa or disrupt economic... →
SAHRC warns of financial wastage, deteriorating service delivery in local govt
25th June 2026 The South African Human Rights Commission is concerned over the “persistent lack of fiscal discipline in the country's municipalities”, warning... →
DA leader reflects on party's inspiring heritage, leadership push in new coalition era
24th June 2026 As the DA marks its twenty-sixth birthday, now under the leadership of newly elected federal leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, he says the occasion serves... →
Outa warns of entrenched S African municipal crisis, as no metro achieves clean audit
24th June 2026 Not a single metropolitan municipality in South Africa achieved a clean audit for the 2024/25 financial year, according to the latest... →
UJ solidifies continental leadership in 2026 sustainability rankings
24th June 2026 The University of Johannesburg has officially cemented its status as Africa's premier institution for societal and sustainable impact. According to... →
IFP appeals for law, order ahead of June 30 undocumented immigration protests
24th June 2026 The IFP has issued an urgent appeal for public order and strict adherence to the law as South Africa manages a high-stakes immigration crisis,... →
Surge in registrations for S Africa's 2026 local elections
23rd June 2026 The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) recorded 2.9-million new registrations during the first voter registration weekend on June 20 to 21.... →
Ekurhuleni budget passed after major ANC concessions
23rd June 2026 The DA used its voting leverage to force major budgetary concessions from the ANC in Ekurhuleni after three failed budget votes threatened a... →
DA demands transparency from PIC on Mokgoro, Mpati reports
23rd June 2026 The DA has lodged a formal complaint with the Information Regulator against the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) for failing to release critical... →
Govt, Zulu Royal House partner to prevent xenophobic violence
22nd June 2026 Ahead of an unofficial June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups for foreign nationals to leave the country, government officials have... →
Daily Podcast – June 22, 2026
22nd June 2026 Making headlines: Police deployed as anti-migrant deadline looms; Ramaphosa urges African health sovereignty, self-reliance in wake of Ebola... →
Salga demands intervention in political attacks ahead of local elections
22nd June 2026 The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has issued an urgent call for stronger measures to curb political violence and killings... →
Ramaphosa urges African health sovereignty, self-reliance in wake of Ebola outbreak
22nd June 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the critical need for African nations to establish self-reliance during health emergencies. Stressing that... →
South Africa, UNHCR mark World Refugee Day
19th June 2026 The UN Refugee Agency, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees alongside the South African government, refugees, civil society partners, and... →
ANC hails ‘milestone’ as Post Office applies to exit business rescue
19th June 2026 The ANC has welcomed the South African Post Office’s application to exit business rescue, hailing the move as a critical turning point in restoring... →
Police union wants truce between SAPS, IDAC ahead of elections
19th June 2026 The Independent Policing Union of South Africa has urged for the immediate de-escalation in the public confrontation between the South African... →
Mashatile heads to China to boost trade, supply chain ties
19th June 2026 Deputy President Paul Mashatile is scheduled for a Working Visit to China from June 20 to 26, in a high-level mission that aims to deepen bilateral... →
Home Affairs extends hours for voter registration weekend
19th June 2026 The Department of Home Affairs will extend its operating hours nationwide this weekend to support the Electoral Commission of South Africa's Voter... →
Impeachment committee opposes Ramaphosa’s interdict
18th June 2026 Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee has resolved to formally oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent court application to halt its... →
ANC celebrates key Buffalo City by-election wins ahead of voter registration weekend
18th June 2026 The ANC has declared a decisive victory for community development and organisational renewal following crucial by-election wins in Ward 1 and Ward... →
ANC slams DA’s proposed GNU reshuffle as ‘populist, contradictory’
18th June 2026 The ANC on Thursday launched a scathing attack on its coalition partner the DA, claiming its recent Cabinet reshuffle proposals expose “deep... →
Daily Podcast – June 17, 2026
17th June 2026 Making headlines: Aucamp replaces Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister; Labour unions urge workers to shun anti-migrant protests; And, EU supports... →
DA reshuffles GNU team: Aucamp replaces Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister
17th June 2026 DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially requested that President Cyril Ramaphosa remove John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture, in a... →
Ramaphosa declares special funeral for amaNdebele King
12th June 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Category 1 Special Official Funeral for the amaNdebele King Makhosoke II, Enock Makhosoke Mabhena. The... →
Foundation condemns ‘reckless’ national shutdown calls, warns of xenophobic anarchy
12th June 2026 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) has strongly condemned recent calls for a "national shutdown", labelling the movement as "reckless" and warning... →
SA deporting 586 illegal Nigerian nationals who face 5-year re-entry ban
12th June 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed the processing of 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in the... →
ActionSA labels GNU’s tenure a 'failure'
11th June 2026 ActionSA has launched a scathing assessment of the Government of National Unity, declaring its two-year tenure a failure that has yielded a bloated... →
Daily Podcast – June 10, 2026
10th June 2026 Making headlines: Hill-Lewis backs Rasilingwane to clean up Ekurhuleni; Parly committees want answers after Joburg writes off R13.2bn in unlawful... →
'State capture never ended': Hill-Lewis backs Rasilingwane to clean up Ekurhuleni
10th June 2026 The DA has launched its Election Pledges to the people of Ekurhuleni, declaring it a definitive promise that the city will be rescued from... →
Parly committees demand answers after Joburg writes off R13.2bn in unlawful expenditure
10th June 2026 Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) and the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs have... →
SACP blames capitalism, exploitative employers for immigration crisis, condemns vigilantism
10th June 2026 The SACP said while it agrees that South Africa cannot tolerate illegal immigration or corruption in its immigration system, the root of the crisis... →
Daily Podcast – June 09, 2026
9th June 2026 Making headlines: GDP increased by 0.5% in the first quarter; Cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Borno kills 74; And, WHO says Congo Ebola contact... →
ActionSA wants three economic Ministers fired over Q1 job losses
9th June 2026 ActionSA has intensified its pressure on the Government of National Unity to immediately fire three key economic Ministers following the latest GDP... →
ActionSA threatens legal action over ‘SAPS secrecy’ on Phala Phala records
9th June 2026 ActionSA has launched an internal appeal against the South African Police Service after the law enforcement agency rejected its Promotion of Access... →
Daily Podcast – June 08, 2026
8th June 2026 Making headlines: Govt writes off e-toll debt, but those who paid will not receive refunds; Treasury welcomes Fitch upgrade to BB with stable... →
Ramaphosa pledges illegal immigration crackdown, promises economic growth push
8th June 2026 Following his Sunday night announcement that government is taking decisive action to tackle illegal immigration, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on... →
S Africa launches ‘historic’ HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir
5th June 2026 Describing it as an “historic turning point in South Africa’s national healthcare”, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday officially launched the... →
