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Thabi  Shomolekae

Thabi Shomolekae

Thabi Shomolekae is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Polity.org.za

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Rand Water concerned about R6bn in outstanding municipal debts

Rand Water concerned about R6bn in outstanding municipal debts

25th October 2023

Bulk water supplier Rand Water noted on Wednesday that while it continues to pump at maximum capacity, storage capacity continues to drop, all this amid raising concerns about huge amounts of... 


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Tackle State capture in education sector, introduce fundamental reform – CDE

11th October 2023

Policy think tank Centre for Development and Enterprise research director Stefan Schirmer says there is a need to reduce conflict of interest regarding teacher unions, while he called for State... 


ActionSA member Thembinkosi Rawula & ActionSA Eastern Cape Leader Athol Trollip

‘EFF involvement in VBS scandal shows thieves in red overalls’ – EFF MP joins ActionSA

9th October 2023

Former Economic Freedom Fighters MP Thembinkosi Rawula has urged citizens to demand leadership that is accountable and that will be able to economically sustain the country. Rawula was speaking... 


SOEs no longer sustainable, mandate must be reviewed – PSA

5th October 2023

Trade union the Public Servants Association of South Africa on Thursday urged government to reduce wasteful expenditure at State-owned entities and appoint qualified, experienced and competent... 


RISE Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi

RISE Mzansi confident it will be among top five parties in 2024 elections

4th October 2023

Following results from his party’s modelling, RISE Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi believes that the new kid on the block party will be one of the top five political parties in the 2024 national... 


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Ramaphosa highlights collaboration to address crimes targeting infrastructure

2nd October 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that business is working with government to build capacity within the National Prosecuting Authority and the Hawks, alongside the modernisation of the... 


Corruption watch

Massive deviation in public entity procurement procedures not necessarily cause for alarm – report

20th September 2023

Stellenbosch University expert Professor Geo Quinot noted on Wednesday that with public procurement being susceptible to corruption, with large sums of money involved, pressure must continue to be... 


South African rand

Gov't desire for economic control has led to further decline in SA’s economic freedom – report

19th September 2023

Think tank Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara has blamed South Africa’s consistent decline in economic freedom on government’s “unabated, stifling desire” for economic control. The 2023... 


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Ramaphosa promises action against those involved in corruption

11th September 2023

In marking Public Service Month, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Monday that action to discourage corruption in government departments must continue if government is to build an accountable,... 


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Court says it cannot compel CoJ to supply electricity to illegally connected apartment block

5th September 2023

The City of Johannesburg highlighted on Tuesday that its current debt, which is sitting at close to R48-billion, is unsustainable. The municipality explained that a lot of the debt owed included... 


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Ramaphosa says investors still value South African economy

29th August 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Tuesday that despite difficult global conditions, investors continue to see value in the South African economy and the benefit of the reform agenda government is... 


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Brics to task Finance Ministers with consideration of local currencies

24th August 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Thursday that Brics countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – have agreed to task Brics Finance Ministers, and possibly Central Bank Governors,... 


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Brics day two: Ramaphosa concerned about financial systems used in wars, stresses use of local currencies

23rd August 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Wednesday that global financial and payment systems are increasingly being used as instruments of geopolitical contestation. Ramaphosa was speaking during the... 


Multi Party Charter for South Africa members

Parties agree on power sharing principles in coalition talks

17th August 2023

The Multi Party Charter for South Africa has agreed on power-sharing principles, such as sharing power proportionally to the election results. Multi Party National Convention independent... 


Multi Party National Convention independent chairperson Professor William Gumede

Political parties rename Moonshot Pact the Multi Party Charter for South Africa

16th August 2023

Multi Party National Convention independent chairperson Professor William Gumede announced that the political parties currently holding talks on a potential coalition government ahead of the 2024... 


coalition leaders

National Convention must be judged on whether outcome promises tangible improvements – Steenhuisen

16th August 2023

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen noted on Wednesday that the outcome of the Moonshot Pact negotiations must be judged on whether it provides concrete solutions to improve the lives of... 


Institute for Justice and Reconciliation senior project leader Dr Webster Zambara

‘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 that the country’s citizens hope that it will be... 


Iamge of gas explosion

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 to declare the recent gas explosion in the central... 


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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 infrastructure across government. However, he admitted... 


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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 was speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, to... 


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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 manufacturing to keep up with global developments.... 


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Wealthy countries have an obligation to support climate action in poor countries – Ramaphosa

26th June 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that with improved funding for the country’s Just Energy Transition, government will be able to invest substantially in strengthening the country’s... 


Greenpeace confident African govts will end plastic pollution

Greenpeace confident African govts will end plastic pollution

29th May 2023

Greenpeace Africa’s Communication and Story Manager Hellen Kahaso Dena said she was confident that African governments will adopt and champion a strong global treaty that will end plastic pollution... 


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Ramaphosa calls for measures to strengthen municipal water supply, sanitation service delivery

29th May 2023

Recent outbreaks of cholera have prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to ask Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu to make recommendations to strengthen the governance, management and... 


Wits Southern Centre for Inequality Studies Adjunct Professor Michael Sachs

SA’s budget has become less credible – Michael Sachs

23rd May 2023

University of the Witwatersrand’s Southern Centre for Inequality Studies Adjunct Professor Michael Sachs argued on Tuesday that budget allocation is supposed to reflect a country’s policy objective... 


Freedoms SA chairperson Wayne Jean-Pierre

NPOs launch SA’s first automated expungement app

18th May 2023

Not-for-profit organisations, Freedoms South Africa and ACT Ubumbano on Thursday launched the country’s first automated expungement guide, the ClearMe app, to help people clear criminal records.... 


Busa CEO Cas Coovadia

Russian arms saga: Busa urges govt to prioritise country’s economic interests

12th May 2023

Business Unity South Africa expressed dissatisfaction with government’s response to the allegations that South Africa supplied arms to Russia, warning that these claims introduced uncertainty that... 


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Cabinet assures SA of govt effort to ‘prevent attempts to collapse national grid’

11th May 2023

Cabinet stressed on Thursday that government is working closely with embattled State-owned enterprise Eskom to fast-track the repair of power station units that have resulted in Stage 6... 


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Unemployment top worry for S Africans but corruption will play significant role in 2024 election outcome – Ipsos

9th May 2023

Ipsos highlighted on Tuesday that while it was uncertain whether unemployment and high levels of crime and violence will play significant roles in next year's election campaigning, South Africa’s... 


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President deploys 880 SANDF members to protect power stations

9th May 2023

The Presiding Officers of Parliament have received President Cyril Ramaphosa’s authorisation of 880 South African Defence Force members to assist the South African Police Service to prevent and... 


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DA hits back at Mantashe for blaming the private sector for loadshedding

2nd May 2023

The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday said that no amount of blame shifting will hide the undeniable fact that Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has, since his appointment, failed to advance... 


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Ramaphosa says digital economic investments will propel SA into new era of innovation

17th April 2023

While all investments contribute to economic growth and job creation, investments in the digital economy will also propel the country into a new era of innovation and progress, said President Cyril... 


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DA outlines readiness ahead of leadership congress

31st March 2023

Democratic Alliance federal congress presiding officer Greg Krumbock said on Friday that it is crucial that the party deliberate and vote on resolutions which seek to address the many issues that... 


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Economic empowerment of women essential to ending GBV – Ramaphosa

6th March 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that ending the gender wage gap must be a priority for all social partners, especially government, business and labour, if South Africa is to achieve an... 


World Bank report shows closing the gender employment gap could raise long-term GDP

2nd March 2023

World Bank Group chief economist and senior VP for development economics Indermit Gill notes that denying equal rights to women across much of the world is not just unfair to women, it is also a... 


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Treasury expects greylisting to have limited impact

24th February 2023

National Treasury said on Friday it expected increased monitoring that comes with being greylisted to have limited impact on financial stability and costs of doing business with South Africa. It... 


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Business wants govt to urgently address Eskom corruption

24th February 2023

Business is urging government and the appropriate State agencies to urgently investigate and take action regarding Eskom corruption, following the recent allegations made by former Eskom CEO Andre... 


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Hill-Lewis urges Ramaphosa to use SoNA to decentralise energy generation

8th February 2023

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to use his State of the Nation Address on Thursday to urgently incentivise energy generation by households and businesses.... 


Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola

New Bill to strengthen Investigative Directorate’s independence and security

6th February 2023

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola announced on Monday that while significant progress in renewing the National Prosecuting Authority has been made, a silo approach in the... 


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Public sector corruption remains a serious problem – Corruption Watch

31st January 2023

Corruption Watch executive director Karam Singh explained that while South Africa may have scored above the regional average score in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index, public sector... 


Parliament committees to visit Eskom amid loadshedding

Parliament committees to visit Eskom amid loadshedding

25th January 2023

The portfolio committees on Public Enterprises, and Mineral Resources and Energy and the Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication will, on Thursday and Friday, meet various Eskom... 


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