OR Tambo International Airport News

South Africa opposition party questions Palestinian refugee arrival

South Africa’s African Christian Democratic Party has questioned the arrival of 153 Palestinian travelers at OR Tambo International Airport, citing concerns about potential immigration law breaches after a government minister reportedly intervened to allow their entry. The group arrived on November 13 from Nairobi, Kenya, on a chartered flight. Initial entry was delayed for over […]

By Newsroom•25 days ago

The French woman who threw her dog over the balcony at OR Tambo International Airport died in hospital Picture File

Crime

French Tourist Dies After Fatal Dog Incident at OR Tambo Airport

A French woman who allegedly threw her dog from a third-floor balcony at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport has died at Thembisa Hospital on November 25, 2024, officials confirmed. The tourist had arrived in South Africa on November 6 while traveling from France to Brazil. Security footage showed her walking through the airport atrium before […]

By Tatenda Chirimuta•10 months ago

South Africa

Namibian woman arrested for drug smuggling in South Africa

A Namibian woman has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, for allegedly smuggling cocaine in her stomach. Pauline Mbangula, 30, was detained on Sunday after an X-ray screening reportedly detected foreign objects in her body. South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that by Tuesday, Mbangula had […]

By Newsroom•about 1 year ago

South Africa

Former Eskom contractor extradited to South Africa over R745m corruption case

Michael Lomas, a former Eskom contractor, has been extradited from the United Kingdom to South Africa to face charges in a R745-million (approximately £31 million) fraud and corruption case related to the Kusile power plant. Lomas arrived at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Friday, where he was seen being escorted by police in […]

By Newsroom•about 1 year ago

OR Tambo International Airport

South Africa opposition party questions Palestinian refugee arrival

South Africa admits 130 Palestinians after 12-hour airport standoff

French Tourist Dies After Fatal Dog Incident at OR Tambo Airport

Namibian woman arrested for drug smuggling in South Africa

Former Eskom contractor extradited to South Africa over R745m corruption case

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