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Major airport bust: Five SA women held with R5m drugs hidden in sneakers, underwear

Johannesburg – The South African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), has arrested five... Read more

30 Mar

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Joburg shootout cracks syndicate targeting travellers from OR Tambo

Johannesburg – Four suspects were killed and a fifth injured in a shootout with police in Yeoville, Johannesburg, on... Read more

25 Mar

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Police seize R2.8m drugs shipment at OR Tambo International Airport

Johannesburg – Police have seized drugs with an estimated street value of R2.8 million during routine operations at OR... Read more

8 Mar

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Severe storms flood OR Tambo Airport – Operations normal, damage unknown

Johannesburg – Heavy thunderstorms reportedly caused partial flooding at OR Tambo International Airport’s Domestic Terminal B on Friday evening,... Read more

31 Jan

Business

Cat Matlala’s R70m OR Tambo dream: Luxury terminal pitch to Nedbank exposed

Cape Town – A proposal involving businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala that could have had implications for national security at... Read more

15 Jan

Business

Flight delays hit OR Tambo as ATNS deploys contingency measures

Johannesburg – Passengers at OR Tambo International Airport faced temporary flight delays on Sunday, as Air Traffic and Navigation... Read more

5 Jan

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Cops gun down OR Tambo robber in fiery chase – two more on the run

Midrand – One suspect linked to an armed robbery at OR Tambo International Airport was fatally shot during a... Read more

22 Dec, 2025

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Russia recruitment bust: 4 snatched at OR Tambo in military plot

Johannesburg – Four men were reportedly arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for allegedly attempting to travel to Russia... Read more

29 Nov, 2025

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INTERPOL and SAPS join forces to rescue trafficking victims at OR Tambo Airport

Johannesburg – The South African Police Service (SAPS) has rescued three young women from Botswana who were allegedly lured... Read more

10 Nov, 2025

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WATCH | Nathi Mthethwa’s remains touch down in Johannesburg

Johannesburg – The remains of former South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, arrived at OR Tambo International Airport... Read more

10 Oct, 2025