South Africa’s robust border security measures at OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, have resulted in the seizure of illicit cocaine worth more than R200 million. According to national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, a multidisciplinary team comprising members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), SARS Customs and the Border Management Authority (BMA) intercepted five luggage bags containing 216 blocks of cocaine, weighing approximately 250 kilograms. SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola commended the joint team for…

As the festive season approaches, the South African Government is intensifying efforts to prevent crime and ensure the safety of communities, visitors and holidaymakers. The North West provincial police leadership, accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Police and the MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, has officially launched the province’s 2026/2027 Safer Festive Season Operations, signalling a firm stance against crime ahead of the holidays. The launch took place at Lehurutshe Sports Ground, near Zeerust, marking a province-wide deployment…

The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has moved swiftly to reassure residents that water supplied by municipal tankers remains safe for human consumption amid the ongoing water scare in Bronkhorstspruit. In a statement addressing growing public concern, the City emphasised that alternative water supplies are subject to strict quality-control procedures and routine laboratory testing to ensure compliance with national drinking water standards. Tshwane Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya confirmed that continuous water quality monitoring and regular testing were being conducted…