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2 suspected drug mules arrested at OR Tambo Airport
2 suspected drug mules arrested at OR Tambo Airport! Police at OR Tambo International Airport have arrested two individuals suspected…
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2 arrested for drug trafficking at OR Tambo International Airport
The South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested two South African nationals on Friday for drug trafficking at OR Tambo International…
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Mpumalanga man arrested for over R1.5 million petrol station fraud using cloned cards
Mpumalanga man arrested for over R1.5 million petrol station fraud using cloned cards! A 38-year-old man, Bonginkosi Shongwe, has been…
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Woman arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for fraud
Authorities at OR Tambo International Airport have arrested a 34-year-old woman on allegations of fraud involving the cloning of bank…
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OR Tambo International Airport operations unaffected by power outage
OR Tambo International Airport operations unaffected by power outage! The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) has assured travelers that…
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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille lashes out at ACSA after fuel glitch at OR Tambo
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille lashes out at ACSA after fuel glitch at OR Tambo! Minister of Tourism Patricia de…
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OR Tambo airport: Operations back to normal after flight delays due to refuelling issues
Operations back to normal after flight delays due to refuelling issues at OR Tambo airport! The Airports Company South Africa…
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Paraguayan woman arrested for alleged drug trafficking expected to appear in court
Paraguayan woman arrested for alleged drug trafficking expected to appear in court! A 43-year-old woman from Paraguay, arrested for alleged…
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Another drug mule with drugs in his stomach intercepted at OR Tambo International Airport
Another drug mule with drugs in his stomach intercepted at OR Tambo International Airport! Law enforcement officials at OR Tambo…
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Brazilian drug mule arrested at OR Tambo with cocaine worth R1.9 million
Brazilian drug mule arrested at OR Tambo with cocaine worth R1.9 million! Authorities at OR Tambo International Airport have arrested…
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FlySafair’s FA424 Lanseria-Durban flight makes emergency landing at OR Tambo after striking bird
FlySafair’s FA424 Lanseria-Durban flight makes emergency landing at OR Tambo after striking bird! FlySafair’s flight FA678, en route from Lanseria…
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German national on Interpol’s most wanted list nabbed at OR Tambo Airport
German national on Interpol’s most wanted list nabbed at OR Tambo Airport! A major breakthrough in international crime enforcement unfolded…
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Passengers irate over OR Tambo Airport flight delays
Scores of passengers at OR Tambo International Airport have expressed their frustration after a series of technical difficulties caused significant…
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SA woman arrested in Ethiopia after cops find cocaine valued at R5.4 million in her luggage
A joint operation between he South African Police Service Gauteng counter narcotics intelligence and the Ethiopian Federal Police has led…
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Another drug bust at OR Tambo airport as cocaine worth R25 million found in a bag
More drugs have been found at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. On Friday, a bag was discovered at…
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Paraguayan national busted with cocaine at OR Tambo Airport
OR Tambo International Airport is quickly becoming a hotbed for drug busts as police nabbed yet another trafficker, making it…
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Suspected drug mule arrested at OR Tambo airport
A 43-year-old suspected drug mule from Paraguay has been arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport. The latest arrest comes…
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2 Dutch travellers arrested at OR Tambo Airport with ‘Khat’ in their luggage
Two people were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after they were fresh Khat was allegedly found in their luggage.…
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21-year-old woman who landed in SA from Brazil releases over 110 drug bullets from her stomach
A 21-year-old South African woman who was arrested at the busy OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg for drug trafficking,…
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SAPS: Namibian woman has released all drugs from her body after arrest at OR Tambo
A 30-year-old Namibian woman who the Gauteng SAPS took into custody at the OR Tambo International Airport after a tip…
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Senior cop Fannie Masemola lauds police after OR Tambo drug busts
Police top cop Fannie Masemola has lauded the vigilance of a multidisciplinary team behind numerous drug busts at the OR…
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10 suspected drug mules arrested at OR Tambo International Airport over past 2 months
Ten suspected drug mules have been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport over the past two months as authorities ramp…
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60 bullets of cocaine & counting extracted from Namibian woman’s stomach after she landed at OR Tambo from Brazil
A 30-year-old woman who is a Namibian national was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park after…
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Death at King Shaka International Airport raises alarms over inadequate emergency protocols
This week, Deputy Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla, announced that deaths due to major non- communicable diseases such as cardiovascular…
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Ex-Eskom contractor Michael Lomas to remain in jail after his extradition from the UK
Fraud-accused Michael Lomas made his first appearance in the Kempton Magistrate’s Court on Friday following his extradition from the UK.…
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Police hunting second suspect allegedly involved in OR Tambo International Airport cocaine trafficking
Police have launched a manhunt for a second suspect allegedly involved in the trafficking of cocaine through OR Tambo International…
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Traveller dies after falling from parking level 5 at OR Tambo International Airport
Two passengers died in separate incidents at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng and King Shaka International Airport in Durban…
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Police seize drugs worth over R13 million at OR Tambo International Airport over past 2 months
Police have seized drugs worth over R13 million at OR Tambo International Airport over the past two months. A multi-disciplinary…
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Alleged Nigerian street vendor arrested at OR Tambo Airport after police find cocaine stashed in headphones
Police arrested a Nigerian national at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday night after they found cocaine stashed in headphones.…
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Human trafficker arrested while attempting to flee at OR Tambo
A man who had been labelled as a high-priority target after more than a year on the run, Liu Liang,…
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Fake bride & Nigerian escorts nabbed with cocaine disguised as sweets at OR Tambo
An alleged drug mule who recently departed South Africa for Brazil under the guise of shopping for her “upcoming wedding”…
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SA woman & two Nigerian men arrested as she lands from Brazil with 10kgs of cocaine
An alleged drug mule who recently departed from South Africa heading to Brazil under the guise of shopping for her…
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Transport Minister inspects major roadworks on R21
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is inspecting roadworks on the R21 in Johannesburg. The major route leads directly to OR Tambo…
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Suspected kidnapping kingpin to appear in court after OR Tambo International Airport arrest
A 40-year-old kidnapping kingpin will appear in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning. The Zambian national was arrested on…
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Operation Shanela: Police arrest almost 14,000 people for various crimes
Almost 14,000 people have been arrested for various crimes during Operation Shanela countrywide in the past week. The South African…
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Suspect linked to R300 million drug bust arrested at OR Tambo International Airport
Police have arrested a suspect linked to a R300 million drug bust at the OR Tambo International Airport. The 40-year-old…
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Zambian man arrested at OR Tambo for alleged kidnapping of businessman
A 40-year-old Zambian national was apprehended at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday morning upon his arrival from Zambia. Police…
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I’ve not done anything wrong’: Ace Magashule not losing sleep over Moroadi Cholota’s arrest
Former Free State premier Ace Magashule says he is not losing sleep over the arrest of his former personal assistant,…
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EFF says poor border control makes South Africa a hub for drug trafficking
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has blamed the influx of drugs in South Africa on poor border and harbour controls…
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Alleged drug mule from Brazil arrested at OR Tambo International Airport
A suspected drug mule has been arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport with cocaine estimated at R1 million. It…
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Brazilian national entering South Africa caught with cocaine wrapped around his body
A Brazilian national appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng after attempting to smuggle drugs at the OR…
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Makhadzi’s booking fee increases after winning the BET Award
South Africa’s music sensation and songwriter Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, known as Makhadzi, arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday morning,…
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‘I used to perform in taverns, now my price is going up. Grammys are next’: Makhadzi speaks on her BET Award win
Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport was buzzing with excitement when BET Award winner Ndivhudzannyi “Makhadzi” Ralivhona touched down on Wednesday…
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Pilot & crew praised following safe landing despite Flysafair plane losing wheel during take-off
Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has praised the pilot and crew aboard a FlySafair flight following an emergency landing at…
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Wheel damage on FlySafair aircraft forces return to OR Tambo Airport – Video
A wheel was damaged during take-off on a FlySafair flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town on Sunday and was forced…
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3 841 people refused entry into SA over Easter
The Border Management Authority says nearly 4,000 people attempted to enter the country illegally during the Easter period. More than…
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Tshwane speaks on dramatic high-speed chase involving VIP cop and woman
In a scene straight out of a movie, the City of Tshwane has clarified an incident involving its Metropolitan Police…
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2-year-old toddler repatriated back to SA from Senegal prison
The Social Development Department has successfully repatriated a two-year-old toddler from a prison in Senegal. Social workers from the department…
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SAA spreads its wings with direct flights to Perth
South African Airways (SAA) has announced the return of direct flights to Perth, in Australia, starting 28 April. SAA’s operations…
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Drugs disguised as artwork worth millions seized at OR Tambo International Airport
South African Revenue Services (Sars) customs officials have seized 23 kilogrammes of drugs with an estimated street value of R37-million…
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