Police arrested a 52-year-old man at OR Tambo Airport after finding heroin with an estimated street value of over R2 million. Three suspected mules have been...
Experts warn fragmented enforcement and intelligence gaps are enabling organised crime and possible local drug production, with OR Tambo recording major seizures in 2026.
According to IOL, OR Tambo recorded more than 563kg of drugs worth over R236.8m from Jan–Sept 2026 amid multiple arrests and major cocaine imports from Brazil.
A 45-year-old was arrested at OR Tambo after police seized about 2kg of cocaine with an estimated street value above R800,000. He faces drug charges.
Two girls aged 9 and 15 who were trafficked across South Africa's border into Malawi are due to return; Social Development Minister Dina Pule will receive...
An unnamed ATNS insider raised concerns about instrument procedures and controller staffing at Gauteng airports. ATNS has disputed several of the insider's claims.
ACSA says R22bn in airport upgrades will turn airports into construction sites, with major waves of work through 2029–2032 and some projects due as early as...
SAPS and partners seized more than 330kg of suspected cocaine at OR Tambo on 25 Aug 2026 two consignments worth an estimated R200m. Investigations are underway.
A series of recent drug seizures from Evander to OR Tambo show trafficking remains active, with arrests, large consignments and calls for sustained intelligence-led policing.
A British Airways A380 turned back to Joburg after a weather-radar failure, forcing a seven-hour round trip, on-board fuel dump and a later repaired departure.