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Orrin Singh is a multimedia journalist based in KwaZulu-Natal. He has interests in crime, investigations and human interest stories. He previously worked as a radio news anchor and reporter and is constantly looking for ways to bridge the gap between print and digital.

The Competition Commission is investigating the price of a range of essential food products at the retail and wholesale levels. File photo.

Food price increases ‘unjustified’, says Competition Commission

The prices of sunflower oil, white and brown bread and maize meal were “opportunistically” and “unjustifiably” increased from January to December 2022, according to the Competition Commission.

Thabo Bester: The man behind SA’s latest grand escape

The Thabo Bester case is proving to be one of South Africa’s most dramatic escapes from custody which has left correctional services officials with egg on their faces after the convicted murderer, rapist and fraudster managed to con his…

Staff of Iqbal Survé's Independent Media were served another shock with the company's announcement of voluntary severance packages. File photo.

Independent Media staff slapped with last-minute, 25% salary cut

Independent media staff woke to the shocking news on Friday that they would only be paid 75% of their salary, with the other 25% being "advised" during the coming week.

Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille relishes little more than a ding-dong political battle, and she is giving as good as she gets in her fight against her own party, the DA.

WATCH | De Lille advises tourism board to halt Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship deal

Newly appointed tourism minister Patricia de Lille has advised the South African Tourism board to halt all processes regarding the R900m sponsorship deal with English football club Tottenham Hotspur.

Limpopo female cop accused of raping son, 10, denied bail

A Limpopo policewoman accused of raping and sexually grooming her 10-year-old son was denied bail in the Vaalbank magistrate's court in Mpumalanga on Monday.

Malesela Teffo, a former advocate, was disbarred in September last year for misconduct. He appeared in the Pretoria magistrate's court on Thursday on charges of fraud, assault and theft.

Teffo opens case of defeating ends of justice against Cele, Lamola and others in Senzo Meyiwa matter

Former advocate for the defence in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Malesela Teffo, has opened a case of defeating the ends of justice against police minister Bheki Cele, in which he claims Cele intended to compromise court proceedings in the trial.

A tribute to rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes on an electronic billboard along the M1 South motorway in Johannesburg. AKA died last week after being shot outside a restaurant in Durban.
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LISTEN | President denies AKA a state funeral, says Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lesufi

President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied a state funeral for slain hip-hop artist Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, the office of Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, said on Thursday.

Swat SOS 247 security company says the Edenvale tiger was captured, sedated and taken to a sanctuary for safekeeping, but the SPCA says it is yet to verify this.

We acted fast to limit risk to Edenvale tiger, now in a secure location: security company

Private security company Swat SOS 247 has responded to “false narratives” concerning the capturing of a juvenile tiger in Eastleigh Ridge, Edenvale, on Monday and its subsequent relocation.

Sheba the tigress was shot dead after escaping from her enclosure.

Task team to audit facilities keeping tigers and other exotic animals

The government has approved the formation of a task team to audit facilities where exotic species such as tigers are kept in captivity.

Protesters have gathered in support of the #StandUpSA movement in Sunninghill, Sandton, as they prepare to march to Eskom's headquarters to demand an end to load-shedding.

'We want weekly updates on plans to end load-shedding': protesters to march to Eskom

A group of ordinary South Africans has gathered in support of the #StandUpSA movement in Sunninghill, Sandton, to march to Eskom's headquarters to hand over a memorandum demanding an end to load-shedding.

Chris Gagiano (in glasses) outside his home in Edenvale as members of the SPCA and SAPS enter the premises after a search warrant was served on Wednesday.

SPCA and cops raid home of private security company owner in search of Edenvale tiger

The Edenvale SPCA obtained a search warrant through the police to gain access to the home of Chris Gagiano, the owner of private security company Swat SOS 247, on Wednesday

Trade unions presented their views on Eskom to MPs this week.
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Unions meet MPs to thrash out Eskom, load-shedding concerns

Trade unions have accused the government of being dictated to by Western countries to close coal-fired power stations while many developed countries still rely heavily on South Africa for coal.

Man shoots himself in chest at Fourways shooting range

A man, believed to be in his 40s, sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest at an indoor shooting range at Tactical HQ in Fourways, Johannesburg, on Wednesday.

Agnus Khumalo was one of hundreds of DA supporters gathered at Mary Fitzgerald Square in central Johannesburg on Wednesday to march to Luthuli House over the electricity crisis.

WATCH | Izinyoka-nyoka and snuif: load-shedding has become unbearable, says DA supporter

With electrical cables, a clothes iron and stripped wires coiled around her neck, DA supporter Agnus Khumalo strikes a shocking image.

The clients intending to purchase properties paid money into the attorney's trust account. However the suspect failed to pay the sellers and did not refund the clients. Stock photo.

Joburg primary school teacher dismissed for sexual assault of teen

A Johannesburg primary school teacher has been dismissed after admitting to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old pupil during private maths lessons.