insert_link South Africa Gauteng police say they have seized 300-million-rand worth of drugs in Fourways In S.A, Gauteng police say they have seized 300-million-rand worth of drugs in Fourways, north of Johannesburg, and have rescued a kidnapped businessman. Eight kidnappers, including three Tanzanian nationals, were also arrested. It is understood the businessman was kidnapped on the fifth of July at a mosque in Helderkruin, Roodepoort. Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says the businessman was rescued at a house in Lenasia: todayAugust 1, 2024 39
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Police Arrest 57-Year-Old Man for Interfering with Foreign VIP Motorcade Gauteng police have apprehended a 57-year-old man on charges of allegedly disrupting a motorcade transporting a foreign VIP dignitary to Lanseria International Airport. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe reported that the man had been cautioned by traffic officials and police escorting the VIP convoy to steer clear, but he purportedly disregarded the warnings. Despite multiple warnings, the individual attempted to enter the motorcade, leading to his arrest after police intercepted […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Usindiso building fire in Marshalltown, Johannesburg Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Usindiso building fire in Marshalltown, Johannesburg. A man, identified as Mr X, voluntarily testified in-camera at the Commission of Inquiry into the Usindiso building fire hearings yesterday that he started the fire that claimed the lives of 76 people last year. He told the inquiry that he started the fire on the ground floor of the building, after attempting to […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 8