Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has reassured airlines across the country that the shortage of jet fuel at Or Tambo International Airport has been resolved.
The DJ, whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo touched down on home soil on Tuesday night receiving a hero's welcome from government officials, family members and hundreds of fans.
Grammy award-winning artist Black Coffee received a hero's welcome when he landed in South Africa on 5 April 2022. Black Coffee, whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, took home the award for best dance/electric album at the 64th Grammy Awards for his album, 'Subconsciously'.
Kulula's chief financial officer, Des O'Connor, said that passengers would be accommodated on either a British Airways or an alternate Kulula flight.
The 46-year-old suspect spent the Christmas long weekend in custody and is expected to make his first appearance on Tuesday for contravening the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act.
Police said the discovery was made by authorities during an inspection of a cargo container sent to South Africa from India.
The suspicious shipment - destined for Malaysia - was noticed during searches conducted by the customs unit.
The first consignment of the COVID-19 vaccines arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Monday afternoon and much like elsewhere in the world, frontline workers such as nurses and doctors will be vaccinated first.
The gold bars and some foreign currency were discovered after a security scanner identified irregular images and further inspection of their hand luggage.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on 27 October 2020 unveiled a nine-metre statue of Oliver Tambo in the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday revealed the bronze statue of Oliver Tambo which stands nine metres tall in the outside arena of the OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park.
The statue shows Tambo with his hand stretched out in front of him holding a book which resembles that of the freedom charter.
International travelers who arrived at Cape Town International Airport on Thursday said that they made use of the first commercial flight back to the city for varying reasons.
In two separate incidents, the Hawks received tip-offs regarding suspicious cargo destined for Australia, the Netherlands and Canada at the OR Tambo International Airport and FedEx in Meadowdale.
Police on Wednesday said drugs worth about R1 million were seized at the airport’s cargo section on Monday and Tuesday.
There’s already increased air traffic this weekend, with many taking advantage of the further reopening of the tourism sector.
At least 16 police officers accused of operating a drug syndicate at OR Tambo International Airport are now facing 233 charges ranging from racketeering, theft, drug dealing and defeating the ends of justice.
They were arrested at the weekend after a lengthy investigation by the Hawks.
