Orrin Singh

South Africa

Multimedia Journalist and Documentary Producer at Sunday Times

Reporter | Documentary filmmaker and producer 🇿🇦 [email protected]

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Articles

Cops net KZN's most wanted suspect in Gauteng

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Orrin Singh

Orrin Singh15 April 2025 | 15:50The suspect has been on the run for five years after failing to appear in court on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition in 2020. South African Police Service (SAPS)KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)Picture: @SAPoliceService/TwitterJOHANNESBURG - Police have made a breakthrough in arresting one of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)’s most wanted suspects in Midrand on Tuesday.
Police Minister says he's in dark about ongoing IPID probe into KZN's Mkhwanazi

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Orrin Singh

JOHANNESBURG - Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says he has not been briefed by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) regarding the ongoing probe into KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Last month, IPID announced they were investigating Mkhwanazi for a 2023 matter related to a case against a Department of Correctional Services (DCS) officer from Richards Bay in Northern KZN.
SA's private security regulator rubbishes claims that it's trying to disarm sector

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Orrin Singh

JOHANNESBURG - The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) has rejected claims that it is trying to disarm the sector. Last week, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu made draft amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation Act to impose tighter restrictions on what firearms and ammunition private security companies may possess. Industry experts harshly criticised the amendments, saying they would create an administrative burden for private security companies.
Motsoaledi appoints committee to review 4 health policies considered outdated, costly to state

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Orrin Singh

JOHANNESBURG - A committee has been appointed by Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to review four health policies, considered to be outdated and a cost burden to the state. The decision to review the polices was taken during a national health council sitting in November. Addressing the media in Centurion on Thursday, Motsoaledi emphasised the need to review the policies urgently.
Health Dept to procure thousands of beds, bassinets for healthcare facilities across SA - Motsoaledi

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Orrin Singh

Orrin Singh11 April 2025 | 5:53Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi made the announcment during a briefing in Centurion on Thursday, outlining how some of the department’s budget would be spent. National Department of HealthAaron MotsoalediFILE: Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. Picture: Sapa. JOHANNESBURG - The national Health Department is set to procure R1.4 billion for urgent medical items, including beds, mattresses and linen at public healthcare facilities countrywide.
Mchunu outlines key outcomes, priorities for SAPS following police summit

1 week ago | ewn.co.za | Orrin Singh

Orrin Singh11 April 2025 | 10:47The country’s first policing summit provided an opportunity for police to engage and strengthen their ties with the private sector. South African Police Service (SAPS)Senzo MchunuMinister of Police Senzo Mchunu at the Police Summit, held at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Johannesburg on 8 April 2025.
BMA to deploy drone tech to crack down on illegal border movement over Easter

2 weeks ago | ewn.co.za | Orrin Singh

JOHANNESBURG - In a bid to crack down on illegal movements across the country’s five land borders, the Border Management Authority (BMA) will deploy drone technology to monitor illegal activity. In a joint briefing with the BMA in Pretoria on Thursday morning, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber revealed four high-tech drones that will be deployed ahead of the busy Easter weekend.
BMA says operating hours to be extended at several ports over Easter

2 weeks ago | ewn.co.za | Orrin Singh

Orrin Singh10 April 2025 | 10:28This includes two border gates between South Africa and Botswana and South Africa and Lesotho, which will operate for 24 hours next week Thursday. EasterBorder Management Authority (BMA)Border Management Authority Commissioner Michael Masiapato (left) and Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber (right) unveil new technology to combat corruption and secure South Africa’s borders at a media briefing in Pretoria on 10 April 2025.
Schreiber reveals that BMA to use drones to secure some of SA's borders

2 weeks ago | ewn.co.za | Orrin Singh

Orrin Singh10 April 2025 | 9:59The utilisation of drones, initiated as a pilot project in December at some of the country’s ports of entry, resulted in a 215% prevention of illegal crossings, according to authorities.
BMA procures 40 staff bodycams to arrest corruption at SA's borders

2 weeks ago | ewn.co.za | Orrin Singh

JOHANNESBURG - The Border Management Authority (BMA) has procured 40 body cameras for staffers at various borders to root out corruption and monitor the service they provide. During a briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced their efforts of using technology to assist in illicit activities at the country’s land and sea borders.