OR Tambo

New boss appointed for South Africa’s major airports

Johannesburg – Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has appointed Siphamandla Mthethwa as its new chief executive officer, bringing a... Read more

26 Sep

Business

Sasol outage puts OR Tambo jet-fuel supplies under pressure

Johannesburg – Airlines are scrambling to secure alternative jet-fuel supplies at OR Tambo International Airport after an unplanned shutdown... Read more

27 Aug

Business

Travelling to South Africa? New visa system launches at OR Tambo

Johannesburg – South Africa’s immigration system is set for a major digital overhaul with the official launch of the Electronic... Read more

7 Aug

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Police intercept R28m cocaine cargo from Brazil at OR Tambo Airport

Johannesburg – The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intercepted a 95kg consignment of cocaine with an estimated street... Read more

1 Aug

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Ghanaian national arrested at OR Tambo over R350,000 tax fraud

Johannesburg – A 40-year-old Ghanaian national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport in connection with an alleged... Read more

4 May

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OR Tambo drug busts: Somali national, SA woman among those arrested

Johannesburg – The South African Police Service (SAPS), working with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), has arrested four suspected... Read more

29 Apr

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Dutch man arrested at OR Tambo airport with 60kg of khat

Johannesburg – A Netherlands national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after being found in possession of... Read more

28 Apr

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OR Tambo bust: Brazilian suspect arrested with R8.7m worth of cocaine

Johannesburg — Police at OR Tambo International Airport have arrested a 26‑year‑old Brazilian national after intercepting cocaine worth an... Read more

27 Apr

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