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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Flying from OR Tambo? – Passengers urged to allow extra time due to security updates
Cape Town – Passengers at OR Tambo International Airport experienced significant delays on Tuesday due to unspecified “operational issues”,... Read more
2 Jul, 2025
