Loyiso Sidimba

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

Mbeki and Mabandla accept court ruling on TRC case intervention

Loyiso Sidimba|Updated

Former President Thabo Mbeki and ex-Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla have had their application to intervene in a Truth and Reconciliation Commission case dismissed ...

Joburg MMC threatens to wear Hitler T-shirt in protest against pro-Israel DA councillor

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

A heated Johannesburg council meeting descended into controversy after a PAC MMC threatened to wear a Hitler T-shirt in response to a DA councillor's pro-Israel ...

Government clarifies Z83 form challenges in public service recruitment

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The Department of Public Service and Administration addresses operational challenges with the Z83 employment application form, providing new guidelines to streamline ...

Midvaal Municipality fights R5m environmental fine while seeking landfill licence

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Gauteng's best-performing municipality, Midvaal, challenges a R5m environmental fine while simultaneously seeking crucial landfill site licensing. The DA-run municipality ...

Johannesburg introduces new by-law for CCTV surveillance regulation

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Johannesburg’s new by-law regulates the use of CCTV surveillance in public and private spaces, aiming to deter crime while safeguarding citizens’ rights.

Joburg mayor declares water restoration across the city after shortages

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero announces the restoration of water supply across the city after weeks of shortages, addressing concerns over infrastructure and allegations ...

Former Rea Vaya drivers continue fight for reinstatement after dismissals

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Nearly 160 former Rea Vaya drivers, dismissed for gross misconduct during a strike in 2015, are still fighting for their jobs as they challenge the fairness of their ...

How R50m Covid-19 hospital renovations ballooned to R500m

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

An investigation reveals how a Gauteng hospital renovation project, initially budgeted at R50m, ballooned to R500m, prompting the SIU to take action against companies ...

Absa faces contempt of court ruling over municipal bank accounts

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Absa and its officials face fines and potential imprisonment for contempt of court after failing to comply with orders regarding access to municipal bank accounts. ...

Former Joburg State attorney blames subordinates for R32 million fraud

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Kgosisephuthabatho Lekabe, the former head of the Johannesburg State Attorney’s Office, shifts blame to colleagues amid R32 million fraud allegations.

Joburg residents urged to seek permission before drilling boreholes

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The City of Johannesburg warns residents about the legal requirements for drilling boreholes after illegal activity disrupted the Gautrain service.

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 ...

Soweto’s Rea Vaya bus service halted following drivers’ murders

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Following the tragic murders of two drivers, the City of Johannesburg has suspended the Rea Vaya bus service in Soweto due to escalating safety concerns raised by ...

High court halts Joburg bosses’ use of luxury cars, bodyguards again

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Johannesburg’s mayor and top officials face a court ruling that halts their use of luxury vehicles and bodyguards, raising questions about public safety and governance. ...

Government promises representation for Khoi and San communities in traditional leadership

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Government officials assure Khoi and San leaders of their rightful place in traditional leadership structures, aiming for official recognition and unity within the ...

SANDF unlikely to withdraw from DRC after another R3. 2bn deployment extension

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Senior government figures back move for soldiers not to return home despite 14 being killed in combat late last month.

Joburg mayor apologises for water shortages, promises restoration within a week

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero addresses the ongoing water crisis, apologising to residents and promising full restoration of water supply within seven days, while ...

Mangaung Metro faces financial crisis, says Auditor-General

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Mangaung Metro is grappling with severe financial distress, as revealed by the Auditor-General’s report, which highlights significant liabilities and a lack of effective ...

Corruption allegations: Free State municipality official signs R27m debt deal with cousin’s company

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

A senior manager at Maluti-A-Phofung municipality faces scrutiny after signing a R27m debt deal for a cousin’s security company, raising questions about corruption ...

City of Joburg will not restart the process of hiring JMPD chief

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The municipality has informed Cosatu affiliate, the SA Municipal Workers Union, that it will not accede to its demands to reconstitute the interview panel.

Tshwane’s new administration: achievements and challenges after 100 days

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya reflects on her administration’s achievements and challenges after 100 days in office, while her predecessor raises concerns over stalled ...

Costly DRC deployment leaves families of fallen SANDF soldiers waiting

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The families of 14 SANDF soldiers who died in the DRC are still awaiting the return of their loved ones’ remains amid costly deployment challenges.

Parliamentary committee denies arrest claims against crime intelligence officers

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

South Africa’s parliamentary committee on police refutes claims of arrests within the crime intelligence division, labelling them as disinformation.

Auditor-General of South Africa recognised as a top global employer

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

AGSA earns recognition as one of the world’s top employers for 2025, highlighting its commitment to employee excellence and workplace culture.

City of Joburg accused of ignoring legal opinion on appointment of new JMPD chief

Loyiso Sidimba|Published

The DA says it will not challenge the appointment of Patrick Jaca as Joburg’s top metro cop