Loyiso Sidimba

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

Fannie Masemola at risk of jail time over Hawks reinstatement

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

NO DA PHALA PHALA SHIELD FOR CYRIL

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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 ...

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

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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 leadership forges ahead with legal battle over halted provincial conference

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

Lanzerac Wine Estate takes on SARB over R220m forfeiture

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Markus Jooste's former luxury estate in Stellenbosch is embroiled in a legal dispute with the SA Reserve Bank over a R220 million forfeiture order.

How Treasury intends curbing public sector graft

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National Treasury Director-General Dr Duncan Pieterse has announced new procurement guidelines aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability across government ...

Why AfriForum wants courts to force government to abandon NHI Act

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AfriForum has taken legal action against President Cyril Ramaphosa and key ministers, aiming to declare the National Health Insurance Act unconstitutional, citing ...

SA metros record R8.66 billion in water losses

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The best performer was the City of Cape Town, with only 5.9% of water losses, which reflects strong water management practices, leak detection, and billing controls. ...

NHI battle headed for Concourt

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President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi asked the apex court to overturn the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, judgment declaring that the ...

Adidas's R1.9 billion tax case transfer request denied by Gauteng High Court

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The German sports apparel giant, which is registered in Switzerland, and Cape Town-based Adidas South Africa, had asked the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria for the ...

National Dialogue funding now under Auditor-General's radar

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Amid rising concerns over potential irregular expenditure, Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke commits to auditing the National Dialogue's funding, as highlighted by ...

JSC recommends removal proceedings for Judge Mushtak Parker over misconduct

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Judge Mushtak Parker of the Western Cape High Court has been found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal, following allegations of dishonesty ...

Public servants' unions call for GEMS executives' salary cuts to match public service standards

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Public servants' unions are demanding that the Government Employees’ Medical Scheme cut executive salaries to align with public service standards, while also advocating ...

Decade-old ship grounding returns to haunt Transnet in US$110m legal battle

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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 ...

Watch VideoDr Iqbal Survé calls for a stronger partnership between Africa and China

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At the Global South Media Forum, Dr. Iqbal Survé champions a collaborative future for Africa and China, calling for an inclusive world order that reflects shared ...

National Treasury is relocating from its historic headquarters due to health hazards

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National Treasury is set to vacate its historic 40 Church Square head office due to ongoing health and safety complaints, moving to the Riverwalk Office Park in ...

Government launches crackdown on ghost employees in public service

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The South African government is launching a crackdown on ghost employees within public service departments, implementing mandatory physical verification measures ...

Court tosses Phala Phala case: Ramaphosa walks, accusers pay the price

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Another bid to prosecute President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala cash theft has collapsed, leaving the Society for the Protection of Our Constitution footing ...

Ramaphosa theft case: Organisation faces costs after failed prosecution attempt

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The Society of the Protection of Our Constitution's attempt to prosecute President Cyril Ramaphosa over the alleged theft of US$580,000 from his Phala Phala farm ...

Concourt to have final say on Shell’s Wild Coast oil drilling plans

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Communities on the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast are taking a stand against Shell's oil drilling plans by appealing to the Constitutional Court, challenging previous ...

Traditional leaders withdraw support from Jacob Zuma's MKP amid rising tensions

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Traditional leaders and cultural groups across South Africa withdraw their support for Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe Party, citing disrespect and a lack of engagement, ...

Fraudulent identity leads to deportation of businessman

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A businessman claiming Palestinian roots has left the country after failing to force the Department of Home Affairs to allow him to legalise his status in South ...

Eskom to pay R1 billion penalty over Koeberg steam generator dispute

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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 ...

Former crime intelligence officer fights back against reinstated fraud charges

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Tiyani Hlungwani, a former police crime intelligence officer, is challenging a Gauteng High Court ruling that reinstated fraud charges against him after a controversial ...

Godongwana withholds grants from municipalities owing water boards

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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 ...