Loyiso Sidimba

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

Court ruling puts Fannie Masemola at risk of jail time over Hawks reinstatement

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Suspended SA Police Service national commissioner General Fannie Masemola faces potential jail time for not implementing a court ruling mandating the reinstatement ...

'The ANC is at a crossroads': Party urged to convene leadership meetings after Phala Phala ruling

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The ANC faces a critical juncture as it grapples with the implications of the Constitutional Court's Phala Phala ruling, which could jeopardise its campaign for ...

ANC leadership urged to convene urgent meetings after Phala Phala ruling

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The ANC faces a critical juncture as it grapples with the implications of the Constitutional Court's Phala Phala ruling, which could jeopardise its campaign for ...

Can the GNU hold Ramaphosa accountable amid the impeachment storm?

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Following the Constitutional Court's ruling on the Phala Phala matter, political parties in South Africa's Government of National Unity are gearing up to hold President ...

Hawks' security flaws exposed in R200 million cocaine theft

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga's commission hears confidential testimony regarding the theft of R200 million worth of cocaine, raising questions ...

Sanef initiates inquiry into serious allegations against Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Sanef has initiated an independent legal inquiry into allegations against Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara, who has stepped aside amid claims of improper benefits ...

Eastern Cape ANC defies court ruling: Appeal against halted provincial conference continues

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The ANC in the Eastern Cape is set to appeal a court ruling that halted its provincial conference, despite Luthuli House withdrawing its challenge.

Sanef's Inquiry: What does it mean for Makhudu Sefara?

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Sanef has launched an independent inquiry into serious allegations against Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara, who has stepped aside amidst claims of improper benefits ...

ANC and EFF Leaders urge workers to unite or face electoral defeat

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

On Workers’ Day, ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile and EFF Leader Julius Malema rallied their supporters, emphasising the critical need for unity and active participation ...

Implications of Fannie Masemola's suspension on the SA Police

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa's precautionary suspension of national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola highlights ongoing governance issues within the South ...

SAPS in Crisis: Is Masemola's suspension a smokescreen for systemic corruption?

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa's precautionary suspension of national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola highlights ongoing governance issues within the South ...

Challenges facing the ANC's reconfigured KwaZulu-Natal task team in reversing its decline

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Amidst the rise of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, the ANC's reconfigured KwaZulu-Natal provincial task team faces significant challenges in regaining lost support. ...

Watch VideoZille's fight for transparency in DA elections

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Helen Zille, the outgoing DA federal council chairperson, pledges to ensure transparent and fair elections for new party leaders, emphasising integrity and a commitment ...

Tshwane Metro Police Commissioner Umashi Dhlamini suspended amid serious allegations

Loyiso Sidimba|Updated

The Tshwane Metro Police Department has suspended Deputy Commissioner Umashi Dhlamini following serious allegations presented at the Madlanga Judicial Commission ...

Municipal workers set for a 4.75% salary increase amid ongoing negotiations

Loyiso Sidimba|Updated

Municipal workers are set to receive a 4.75% salary increase and enhanced benefits, marking a significant step in ongoing negotiations amidst financial challenges ...

Justice Madlanga to decide on ANC member's request for private testimony amid death threats

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga is set to decide on the request of ANC member Suliman Carrim to testify in-camera due to serious death threats, raising significant ...

Ramaphosa remains neutral as Zuma and Mbeki challenge Khampepe's TRC role

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated he will not oppose former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki's application for the recusal of Justice Sisi Khampepe from ...

Johannesburg's water crisis exposes infrastructure failures

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Johannesburg is grappling with a severe water crisis that continues to disrupt daily life for residents, despite the municipality's hefty investments in infrastructure ...

$110m lawsuit exposes Transnet's alleged negligence in MV Smart grounding incident

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Transnet National Ports Authority is embroiled in a US$110 million lawsuit following the grounding of the MV Smart at Richards Bay harbour in 2013, with claims of ...

Public Outcry: GEMS' shocking 9.8% medical aid hike ignites union fury and financial fears

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The Government Employees’ Medical Scheme has announced a controversial 9.8% increase in member contributions, prompting backlash from public servants and unions ...

Emfuleni mayor demands SIU probe from Ramaphosa

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Amid rising allegations of corruption and service delivery failures, Emfuleni Local Municipality' s mayor, Sipho Radebe, has urgently called on President Cyril Ramaphosa ...

Matlala exposes Mchunu's alleged ANC funding scandal

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Vusimuzi Matlala' s explosive claims about funding suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu' s ANC ambitions raise serious questions amid a police investigation into ...

Will matric exams survive GPW's shutdown?

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The Department of Basic Education has confirmed that the issuance of Occupational Health and Safety Act prohibition notices at the Government Printing Works will ...

Joburg Mayor’s apology not accepted as Gauteng water crises deepen

Masabata Mkwananzi and Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero recently issued an apology to the city's residents, assuring them that water would be restored to all areas within seven days after ...

Union leader suspended for disrespecting CCMA commissioner

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

National Transport Movement leader axed from representing workers for four months after being accused of disrespecting CCMA commissioner