Loyiso Sidimba

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

UN Chief calls on G20 to rescue developing nations from debt, inequality, and climate crisis

Loyiso Sidimba|Updated

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges G20 leaders to take decisive action in addressing global inequalities and to support developing nations facing economic ...

Impact of strikes on South African wages: R133 million lost in 2024

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

According to the Department of Employment and Labour, South African workers lost R133 million in wages due to strikes in 2024, with the public sector experiencing ...

South African workers lost R133 million in wages due to strikes in 2024

Loyiso Sidimba|Updated

South African workers faced a staggering loss of R133 million in wages due to 114 strike actions in 2024, with the public sector bearing the brunt of the impact. ...

Legal battle looms as communities on the Wild Coast take on Shell's oil exploration

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Communities on the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast are set to challenge Shell's oil drilling operations in the Constitutional Court, arguing that the exploration rights ...

South African banks face scrutiny over political account closures

Loyiso Sidimba|Updated

Regulators are urged to take a different approach to complaints against South African banks, as Giwusa highlights the dangers of political motivations behind account ...

Check your traffic fines: The rise of cloned number plates in South Africa

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

With one in five number plates reportedly cloned in South Africa, motorists are urged to verify their traffic fines to avoid unexpected legal troubles.

Matshela Koko won’t challenge court ruling on R1.56bn Eskom, ABB settlement

Loyiso Sidimba and Manyane Manyane|Published

Former acting Eskom CEO Matshela Koko will not appeal a court ruling that dismissed his attempt to intervene in a R1. 56 billion settlement agreement with ABB South ...

Bheki Cele's use of SAPS helicopter deemed lawful by Public Protector

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has cleared former police minister Bheki Cele of allegations regarding the misuse of an SAPS helicopter for political purposes, ...

Seven top cops, including crime intelligence head, face suspension over alleged corruption

Loyiso Sidimba and Manyane Manyane|Published

Seven high-ranking police officers, including Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, are at risk of suspension as investigations into corruption and misconduct unfold, ...

Mango Airlines moves closer to resuming operations after four years

Loyiso Sidimba|Updated

Mango Airlines is on the brink of resuming operations, four years after being grounded. The business rescue practitioner outlines the process for ticket refunds ...

Ebrahim Rasool returns to South Africa: No regrets after US expulsion

Loyiso Sidimba and Theolin Tembo|Published

Former ambassador Ebrahim Rasool reflects on his return to South Africa and the challenges of US-South Africa relations.

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

SOEs reel from mounting tax debts and unpaid invoices

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

With R2. 63bn in unpaid taxes from government entities, Sars warns of dire consequences for funding essential services and supporting the most vulnerable

Fight for Madiba’s unfinished business heading to court

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is taking legal action to compel the South African government to ensure equitable land access, arguing that nearly three decades post-democracy, ...

SA considers minimum pricing to tackle cheap alcohol

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Minimum price below which no alcohol can be sold in South Africa on the cards in a bid to tackle illicit sale and the harmful use of alcohol

Red Ants bosses face jail time for contempt of court

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Feared security firm’s employee wants its directors jailed for contempt of court for failing to reinstate him and pay him hundreds of thousands of rands

Abusive ANC’s weak leadership, GNU scrutinised at SACP congress

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

SACP criticises the ANC's leadership failures and announces plans to contest the 2026 local government elections independently, highlighting tensions within the ...

Imminent NHI gets more thumbs up from Motsoaledi

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

SA Communist Party’s special national congress hears that start of National Health Insurance rollout not too far off

Italian witness to testify via video link in ex-MEC’s bribery case

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

ANC veteran accused of soliciting a bribe from overseas investors while representing the government closer to facing the music

Free water, electricity for politicians, judges, traditional leaders

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Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers reassures the country’s top public officials that they will keep benefits

Unions warn of collapse of Government Printing Works

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Organised labour at strategic state entity in desperate plea for Parliament to intervene and institute investigation into their boss

Former Eskom chief Matshela Koko fights to overturn court ruling

Manyane Manyane and Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Matshela Koko, the former Eskom CEO, is appealing to the North Gauteng High Court to clear his name regarding allegations of corruption linked to a controversial ...

SIU tackles purchase of R700k luxury mayoral vehicle

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Corruption-busting unit also on the trail of Ngqushwa local municipality’s decision to upgrade local sports field for over R9 million

ANC start preparations for next conference

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The governing party’s province with the smallest number of delegates at national conferences starts preparations for its gathering to vote for new leaders next year ...

Zim accountant in R17m theft from Joburg non-profit entity

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Zimbabwean accountant Edward Mwanandimai faces legal action for allegedly misappropriating over R17 million from the Education and Training Unit in Johannesburg, ...