Thabi Shomolekae

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Thabi Shomolekae

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

Civil society points to procedural missteps in govt’s decision on exploration right for oil, gas

14th November 2024 Non-profit organisation Natural Justice expressed optimism that the courts will see the flaws in government’s decision-making process on exploration rights for oil and gas and rule in favour of environmental justice. The Green Connection and Natural Justice have filed a supplementary founding... →

Digital border transformation important to grow economy, create jobs – Leon Schreiber

13th November 2024 Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber noted on Wednesday that the digital transformation of the border environment is an important priority for the Government of National Unity to be able to grow the economy and create jobs. Schreiber was speaking during the inaugural Border Management Conference,... →

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber

DA urges ‘anti-competitive’ Eskom to withdraw legal proceedings against Nersa

31st October 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday urged State power utility Eskom to withdraw its “futile and costly” legal dispute and support the transformation of South Africa’s energy sector. Eskom has approached the High Court to review the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s decision to grant... →

Parly committee urges Gauteng municipalities to step up water conservation amid crisis

23rd October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on Wednesday urged Gauteng municipalities to implement demand management strategies to curtail the high water demand in the province. The committee said it is unsustainable that Gauteng’s per capita water demand is, on average, 279 ℓ a capita per... →

Ramaphosa believes SA heading in the right direction under GNU

14th October 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that widespread support for the seventh administration, made up of 11 political parties, and the continued reform agenda, has contributed to the improvement in sentiment of South Africa’s trajectory. In his weekly letter to the nation, he reflected on the... →

Protests should not come at the cost of economic stability, Busa says as Cosatu strike looms

3rd October 2024 Business Unity South Africa (Busa) expressed concern over the planned October 7 nationwide protest by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), saying recurring protests, using “outdated” National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) certificates, place undue strain on... →

Schreiber unveils Home Affairs’ plans to 'restore integrity' to SA's national security

30th September 2024 In marking 100 days in office for the Government of National Unity, Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber highlighted that over the next five years all the department’s services must become fully automated, digitised and must be offered online “at the fingertips of clients from the comfort of... →

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber

Busa meets with Ramaphosa over NHI, comes away ‘encouraged’

18th September 2024 Business Unity South Africa on Wednesday said it is encouraged by government's “openness” to engage on its concerns around the controversial National Health Insurance Act, following a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. Last month, the Presidential Health Compact was signed, to much... →

Schreiber envisions ‘Home Affairs from home’ as he pushes digitalisation

17th September 2024 Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said securing South Africa’s immigration and civics systems through automation and digital transformation will immediately boost confidence in South Africa’s ability to re-establish law and order, as he seeks to establish “Home Affairs from home”. Schreiber... →

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber

Tributes pour in for Pravin Gordhan

13th September 2024 Fellow politicians and others on Friday expressed their deepest condolences on the passing of former Minister of Public Enterprises and South African Revenue Service Commissioner Pravin Gordhan. Gordhan passed away at the age of 75 in the early hours of Friday morning, following a period of... →

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Pravin Gordhan

Ramaphosa says China’s tech capabilities can support Africa’s industrialisation

9th September 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that relations between South Africa and China has entered “a new era of opportunity”, following his visit to China, which he said has strengthened trade and investment ties and cemented shared commitment to economy growth and job creation for the... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Chinese President Xi Jinping

Wits’ Themba Maseko doubts embattled Justice Minister will ensure whistleblower protection

6th September 2024 University of the Witwatersrand School of Governance head and whistleblower Themba Maseko said he is not confident that newly appointed Minister of Justice Thembi Simelane will be able to move forward with former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s proposal on strengthening the protection of... →

Wits School of Governance head Themba Maseko

Kgalema Motlanthe says addressing corruption requires a multifaceted approach

6th September 2024 Former President Kgalema Motlanthe pointed out on Friday that mapping out a future that is free from corruption requires a “deliberate and tactical” approach to ensure a robust rule of law, ethical governance and effective leadership. Motlanthe was speaking on day two of the University of... →

Former President Kgalema Motlanthe

Busa calls out govt for failing to hold ‘structured’ NHI discussions

5th September 2024 Industry body Business Unity South Africa on Thursday expressed disappointment that despite commitments by the government to engage on the National Health Insurance Act, structured discussions have not yet taken place, affirming its readiness to participate in meaningful dialogue with government.... →

Busa CEO Cas Coovadia

African countries, China driven by desire to achieve shared prosperity – Ramaphosa

5th September 2024 President Cyril Rampahosa said on Thursday if African countries and China are to build a future that is people-centred, development-orientated and inclusive, they will need to work in a spirit of cooperation and collaboration. Ramaphosa was delivering the opening address during the Forum on... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Govt says economic growth is a clear indication that SA is on a solid path to recovery

4th September 2024 Public information entity Government Communication and Information System said on Wednesday South Africa’s economic growth in the second quarter shows that the economy is on a solid path to recovery, highlighting government’s commitment to implementing policies to sustain and accelerate growth.... →

Solly Malatsi refers KPMG’s Postbank report to the Hawks

4th September 2024 The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi has instructed the Postbank board to ensure that the recommendations contained in the KPMG report are implemented, and he has referred the report to the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, to... →

SA Statistics Council says it welcomes criticism of 2022 census data

30th August 2024 South African Statistics Council chairperson Dr Nompumelelo Mbele on Friday welcomed any constructive criticism of the 2022 Population Census statistics and methodology, saying the council viewed the criticisms as areas that need attention, to find any validity in them. Statistics South Africa... →

Success of govt, business partnership depends on active engagement – Ramaphosa

28th August 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that clear communication is crucial for building trust and ensuring that policies are informed by the realities on the ground, assuring that government remains committed to working with Business Unity South Africa to drive economic growth. Ramaphosa was... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Solidarity launches skills bank to boost growth, job creation

27th August 2024 Trade Union Solidarity on Tuesday pointed out that a precondition for growth and job creation in South Africa is excellent infrastructure and appointing the people with appropriate skills, publicly launching its skills bank with which it aims to tackle the lack of skills in the public sector.... →

Second Presidential Health Compact postponed as Busa lodges objection with President

14th August 2024 The Presidency announced the postponement of the signing of the Second Presidential Health Compact to August 22, with Business Unity South Africa (Busa) stating its objection to the Compact. The event was initially scheduled for Thursday. →

Busa CEO Cas Coovadia

Minister attributes drop in rhino poaching to dehorning

1st August 2024 Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George noted on Thursday a significant drop in rhino poaching during May and June, attributing this to the dehorning of rhino populations in KwaZulu-Natal. George said a national loss of 21 and 22 respectively were reported, compared... →

GNU’s current fiscal strategy must be strengthened, CDE advises

25th July 2024 Policy think tank the Center for Development and Enterprise on Thursday urged the Government of National Unity to refrain from making any new unaffordable spending commitments, including unbudgeted increases to public sector remuneration. CDE executive director Ann Bernstein said while the CDE... →

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CDE executive director Ann Bernstein

350Africa! calls for urgent renewable-energy investment and policy support

18th July 2024 International environmental movement 350Africa! said on Thursday that for Africa to realise a just transition to renewable energy, significant investment from financial institutions and developed nations is essential and urgent. 350Africa! senior Africa organiser Rukiya Khamis was speaking the... →

Possibility of further loadshedding cannot be ruled out – Ramaphosa

8th July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that while the Government of National Unity is committed to the far-reaching structural electricity reforms it started during the sixth administration, he said the country’s electricity system remains vulnerable and a possibility of further loadshedding... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Bloated Cabinet needs to agree on priorities, agenda for deepened economic reform – CDE

5th July 2024 The Centre for Development and Enterprise said on Friday the centre of government needs to be streamlined with more effective processes feeding into Cabinet to ensure better decision-making. Crucially, only the best people should be appointed to senior positions in the public service and in... →

GNU Cabinet

Outa urges Ramaphosa to dump Ministers Mantashe, Nzimande, Chikunga

21st June 2024 Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s much anticipated new Cabinet appointments, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse is urging him not to reappoint Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe, Higher Education Minister Dr Blade Nzimande and Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga. Outa... →

Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe

Parliament must play central role in GNU – business

18th June 2024 Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) noted on Tuesday that in addition to ensuring accountability and being effective in the law-making process, Parliament must be careful not to frustrate reform through unnecessary delays, as South Africa ushers in the Government of National Unity (GNU). The... →

Threats of legal action after Ramaphosa signs NHI into law

16th May 2024 Civil society organisations and political parties are threatening legal action following Wednesday’s controversial signing of the National Health Insurance Bill. President Cyril Ramaphosa, who publicly signed the Bill into law amid significant criticism, said the NHI was an opportunity to “break... →

Concerns heighten as Ramaphosa readies to sign NHI Bill into law

14th May 2024 Business and political parties have expressed disappointment with President Cyril Ramphosa’s announcement that he will, on Wednesday, sign into law the controversial National Health Insurance Bill. On Monday, Ramaphosa announced that he would publicly sign the Bill, which government hoped to use... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa pegs sustainable economic recovery on attraction of higher levels of investment

6th May 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday assured that government is working to get rid of red tape that impedes and slows down investment. Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly letter to the nation that it was only through attracting higher levels of foreign and domestic investment that a swift, sustainable... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

City of Joburg working on 'innovative measures’ to reduce power outages, promises Mayor Gwamanda

2nd May 2024 City of Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda announced on Thursday that the City intends to add an additional 50 MW of power to its grid by bringing online the Durban Street Substation, in the next financial year. Gwamanda was presenting the State of the City Address in Johannesburg, where he said... →

Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda

Nedlac urges employers to allow workers to vote on May 29

30th April 2024 The leadership of organised business, labour, community and government at the National Development and Labour Council has urged all employers to support and allow their employees vote in the upcoming general elections on May 29. Nedlac explains that while election day is a public holiday, there... →

Eskom warns political parties against placing posters on electrical structures

29th April 2024 Ahead of the upcoming May 29 elections, State-owned power utility Eskom has cautioned all political parties against the “dangerous practice” of placing election posters on electrical structures. The utility said in the past there had been incidents of electrocution whilst posters were being put... →

PSA advises Ramaphosa to delay signing NHI Bill into law

16th April 2024 Given the uncertainty surrounding the political landscape after the May elections, the Public Servants Association (PSA) has advised President Cyril Ramaphosa to delay the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. The NHI Bill was passed by the National Council of Provinces in late... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

E-tolls scrapped but gantries will remain, accounts up until April 11 must be paid – Minister

10th April 2024 Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga noted on Wednesday that while Gauteng roads are no longer going to be tolled, the e-toll gantry lights and cameras will remain for road safety purposes, adding that the obligation to pay e-toll accounts remains until midnight on April 11. E-toll invoices will... →

Motsoaledi rubbishes rumours of cancellation of Critical Skills Work Visa

9th April 2024 Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday denied that his department has cancelled the Critical Skills Work Visa, emphasising its importance. He said the department was “worried” about rumours around this, also noting confusion between the General Work Visa and the Critical Skills Work Visa. →

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Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi

SA has debt, growth problem – economist

4th April 2024 Rand Merchant Bank chief economist and head of research Isaah Mhlanga noted on Thursday that looking at the emerging economies of neighbouring countries, it is quite clear that South Africa’s relative debt is out of sync, adding that South Africa has a debt problem in addition to a growth... →

W Cape Premier’s department allocates over R100m to fix energy crisis

26th March 2024 Western Cape Premier Alan Winde announced on Tuesday that over the current Medium Term Expenditure Framework, the Department of the Premier is ploughing R103.4-million into a response to the energy crisis in the province. Winde was delivering the 2024 Premier budget vote, where he noted that the... →

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde

Decline in formal sector employment for 2023 Q4 – Stats SA

26th March 2024 The Statistician-General of South Africa Risenga Maluleke on Tuesday reported a decrease in the total number of employees in the formal non-agricultural sector by 194 000 in the fourth quarter of 2023, bringing the level of employment to 10.7-million people. Maluleke was releasing the results of... →

Statistician-General of South Africa Risenga Maluleke

Ramaphosa denies SA’s position on Israeli-Palestine conflict could jeopardise relationship with US

25th March 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa averred on Monday that the suggestion that South Africa’s position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could lead to a deterioration of its relations with the US is unfounded. South Africa brought a case to the International Court of Justice, where it argued that the... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

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