Loyiso Sidimba

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

Tiffany Meek bail hearing: Police express safety concerns in murder case

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

During Tiffany Meek's bail application, Sergeant Nceba Diko raises alarming safety concerns, fearing for the accused mother’s life amid public outcry over the murder ...

Eskom faces R1 billion penalty in high-stakes Koeberg steam generator dispute

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Eskom faces a hefty payment of nearly R1 billion to French nuclear power company Framatome following a contractual dispute over steam generator replacements at Koeberg ...

Luxury vehicle threshold for ministers, premiers raised to R1. 1m

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

South African ministers, their deputies, premiers and MECs can now acquire luxury vehicles valued at R1. 1 million, following a recent increase by the National Treasury. ...

Zuma and MKP challenge Ramaphosa's decisions in Constitutional Court over Mkhwanazi allegations

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Former president Jacob Zuma and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party have filed an urgent application in the Constitutional Court to challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa's ...

Finance minister to withhold grants from municipalities over unpaid billions

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced plans to withhold grants from 39 municipalities due to their failure to pay debts, including nearly R18 billion owed ...

Seven high-ranking South African police officers face suspension over corruption allegations

Loyiso Sidimba and Manyane Manyane|Published

Seven high-ranking police officers, including the head of crime intelligence, face potential suspension as Forensics for Justice pursues corruption allegations in ...

Internal turmoil in uMkhonto weSizwe Party following Shivambu's dismissal

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

After Floyd Shivambu's dismissal, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party is engulfed in allegations of mismanagement and internal strife, prompting urgent calls for accountability. ...

Corruption probe: SIU investigates Housing Development Agency projects

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The SIU's investigation into the Housing Development Agency reveals potential corruption and maladministration that could cost South Africa millions.

Transparency issues delay the appointment of new Electoral Commission of South Africa commissioners

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Due to concerns over limited publicity, the appointment of three new commissioners for the Electoral Commission of South Africa has been delayed, prompting Chief ...

Limpopo farm owner in R2bn drug lab case released on R50k bail

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

A 67-year-old Limpopo farm owner, arrested in connection with a R2 billion drug manufacturing laboratory, has been granted R50,000 bail after successfully appealing ...

Mango not closer to returning to the skies after licence cancellation

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Air Licensing Services Council cancels state-owned low-cost airline’s licenses and business rescue practitioner warns winding-down process could follow

UCT leads South Africa’s universities in global rankings despite criticism

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The University of Cape Town remains the top university in South Africa according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, despite growing ...

Investigation continues: Mandela’s grandson not charged in Uber driver assault

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Nelson Mandela’s grandson remains uncharged in a robbery case involving an Uber driver, as authorities await further investigations and an identity parade.

South Africa spends R1. 3 billion on politician protection since 2020

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Discover how South Africa has spent over R1. 3 billion on protecting politicians since 2020, and the implications for ordinary citizens facing rising violence.

Public service unions oppose 13. 4% medical aid increase

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Public service unions are mobilising against a proposed 13. 4% increase in medical aid contributions by the Government Employees Medical Scheme, fearing it will ...

Northern Cape leads way as ANC gears up for crucial conferences

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The ANC in the Northern Cape has started preparations for its provincial gathering to elect new leaders next year, ahead of the party’s crucial national general ...

Union threatens nationwide municipal strike action over pay hike

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The SA Municipal Workers Union has not ruled out strike action over wage negotiations at which it wants a 15% salary increase for workers in local government.

MK Party’s legal storm continues as name dispute drags on

Manyane Manyane and Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is battling multiple court cases, including over the use of its name, over which the ANC claims ownership. The party is also facing ...

Key state institutions assessing elections investigation requests

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Four key state institutions have been asked to conduct wide-ranging investigations into various challenges that plagued the May 29 national and provincial elections. ...

Zuma, NGO heading to global bodies to seek relief as fight over polls ratchets up

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Former president Jacob Zuma and an NGO want two separate international forums to force the South African government to allow Zuma to be an MP, and are also challenging ...

Commission talks tough on unqualified top state officials

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The Public Service Commission wants the government to take action against those responsible for hiring senior functionaries who do not meet requirements.

Court bid to nullify election results amid government of national unity talks

Loyiso Sidimba and Thabo Makwakwa|Published

The IEC is facing its first legal challenge to the election, with a number of political parties lodging objections to the final results and calling for them to be ...

Parties get R200 million boost ahead of elections

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Political parties represented in Parliament and provincial legislatures this week received a R200 million boost ahead of the May 29 national and provincial elections. ...

ANC Veterans League says party must act against leaders implicated in wrongdoing

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

League president has called for action over party leaders implicated in the VBS Mutual Bank collapse, the state capture inquiry and ANC lists manipulation.

MK Party rocked by resignation as it awaits Zuma judgment

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has been rocked by the resignation of its legal adviser, advocate Mashudu Tshivhase, shortly before the May 29 elections.