The Border Management Authority (BMA) has uncovered what appears to be growing and coordinated human trafficking and irregular migration networks operating through OR Tambo International Airport. The latest interceptions carried out on 11 December 2025 have renewed concerns about South Africa’s exposure to transnational criminal groups that continue to exploit weaknesses in the aviation and… Continue reading 30 Foreign Nationals Intercepted at OR Tambo
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R80 Million Cocaine From Brazil Disguised As Beans Uncovered At Durban Port
The R80 million drugs busted by the KwaZulu-Natal police earlier on Friday was shipped from Brazil in South America and disguised as kidney beans destined for the South African market. Police said the ship that delivered it left Brazil early last month and docked in Durban over the weekend. Acting on intelligence gathered about the… Continue reading R80 Million Cocaine From Brazil Disguised As Beans Uncovered At Durban Port
Gauteng Welcomes Zambia Airways To South Africa
GAUTENG, South Africa’s economic hub, has welcomed the commencement of flights into the country by Zambia Airways. The first flight touched down at the O.R Tambo International in Johannesburg on Thursday amid fanfare, as the aircraft was welcomed with the traditional water cannon salute. It will service the Lusaka-Johannesburg route with flights running twicedaily. Gauteng… Continue reading Gauteng Welcomes Zambia Airways To South Africa