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Customs bust R29.5 million worth of cocaine

Customs bust R29.5 million worth of cocaine

Cocaine to the estimated value of about R29.3 million was reportedly found in a truck which was intercepted in Lebombo Port of Entry on Saturday morning, December 3. It is alleged that the driver of a truck (with Gauteng registration number plates) crossed the Port of Entry from Mozambique into…

First direct international flight launched at KMIA

First direct international flight launched at KMIA

Eurowings Discover took off from Frankfurt on Tuesday evening and arrived at the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) on Wednesday for the first time. This was welcomed with a water salute and a festive ceremony. WATCH: As of 15 November 2022, Eurowings Discover operates up to three weekly direct flights…

SA records first Monkeypox case

SA records first Monkeypox case

South Africa has recorded the first case of monkeypox. This follows Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla received a report from the National Health Laboratory Services CEO that they have confirmed through laboratory tests the first case of monkeypox in the country. The patient is a 30-year-old male from Johannesburg who…

Man arrested for trafficking dagga into SA

Man arrested for smuggling dagga into SA

Supplied Content  Police intercepted a 27-year-old man who was illegally smuggling dagga at Jeppes Reef Border Post yesterday. READ | Drug dealers convicted for dealing manufacturing drugs While patrolling the border between South Africa and the Kingdom of Eswatini, they spotted a suspicious man who illegally crossed into South Africa near…