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…
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Four suspects have been arrested and face charges of burglary and arson following an incident at a school in Leeudoringstad, near Wolmaransstad, in the North West. The arrests followed a joint law enforcement operation that used technology and community intelligence to identify and track down the suspects. According to North West police spokesperson Sergeant Morake, the incident came to light after emergency services were called to extinguish a fire at the school. During a preliminary investigation, police discovered that a…
City Power has called for urgent police intervention following an arson attack on a mini substation in Fleurhof, Roodepoort, amid growing concerns about suspected sabotage targeting electricity infrastructure in the area. The attack occurred at approximately 2.15am on Saturday, 10 October, when two people allegedly entered the site at Extension 31 and set the mini substation alight. According to City Power, security personnel spotted the intruders and called for backup. The South African Police Service (SAPS) responded and arranged for…
With calm restored in Johannesburg and Pretoria following anti-illegal immigration protests that forced the closure of refugee centres, attention has shifted to Durban, where police are struggling to contain demonstrations marked by shop looting and the destruction of property. At least a dozen cars have reportedly been set alight. Demonstrators are also attempting to mobilise support to disrupt the MTN8 Cup final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, scheduled to take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Police are working to…
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