Crime
Fourways R300m drug bust escalates into kidnapping rescue mission
Police rescued a kidnapped businessman and arrested eight suspects in Fourways during a drug bust operation.
Crime
Brazilian drug mule caught at OR Tambo Airport makes first court appearance
A body search revealed approximately 4kg of cocaine concealed in a body wrap. Ramos was immediately arrested and charged.
Crime
British smuggler arrested with R600K tik at Cape Town Airport
A 70-year-old drug mule was arrested at Cape Town International Airport for carrying R600,000 worth of tik.
International
Nicki Minaj Amsterdam arrest: Here are the latest updates
Nicki Minaj was arrested in Amsterdam for alleged drug possession but has been released. Here are the latest updates on the incident.
International
Nicki Minaj arrested in Amsterdam: Here are the latest updates
Nicki Minaj’s European tour took a dramatic turn as she was arrested in Amsterdam on suspicion of drug possession.
Crime
Dealbreaker or decoy? – Tipoff leads KZN authorities to R15 million cocaine haul
Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal seized cocaine worth R15 million from a ship arriving from Columbia. Here's everything we know.
Sports
Paul Pogba lashes out at Italian tribunal over ‘wrongful’ doping ban
In a fiery statement, Paul Pogba criticised the Italian tribunal's four-year doping ban as 'wrongful,' vowing to appeal.
Crime
Paarl tik merchants taken down in dramatic high-speed chase
Two suspected Tik dealers were arrested in Paarl after a high-speed chase with drugs worth more than R440 000.
International
Muudea ‘Twomad’ Sedik dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Despite his rising fame, Twomad remained a figure shrouded in mystery and controversy.
International
Adult star Emily Willis fighting for her life in hospital: Here’s the latest
Emily Willis was rushed to a hospital in Thousand Oaks, California, after being found unresponsive.
Sports
Kamila Valieva: Russian figure skater slammed with four-year ban
Kamila Valieva's ban has nullified all her competitive results since December 25, 2021.
Sports
Elton Jantjies banned for using Clenbuterol: Here’s what we know about the drug
Elton Jantjies, Springboks flyhalf, receives a four-year ban after testing positive for Clenbuterol. Here's what we know about the drug.
Crime
Muzi Sibiya: Accused in Senzo Meyiwa murder sentenced in separate case
Muzi Sibiya, one of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case, was sentenced for unrelated drug and ammunition possession charges.
International
Lee Sun-kyun dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Lee Sun-kyun was found dead in his car on Wednesday, days after he was investigated for drug abuse.
Crime
Gugulethu drug bust: Woman detained with narcotics worth R1 Million
n Gugulethu, a 49-year-old woman was arrested for possessing drugs valued at R1 million, including Mandrax and Tik, following a police operation based on a community tip-off.
Crime
Five suspects arrested for drug trafficking
Two suspects are employed by ACSA, two are from Menzies Aviation and one is from Swissport.
Crime
Cocaine haul of R55 Million intercepted at Gqeberha seaport
Police intercept cocaine worth R55 million at Gqeberha sea port, with no arrests yet as investigations continue.
Crime
Inanda mass shooting claims five victims: Here’s what we know about the motive
A tragic mass shooting in Inanda has claimed five lives and left one injured.
Crime
Durban Harbour: Police operation yields breakthrough R70 million cocaine bust
A coordinated police operation at Durban Harbour led to a significant R70 million cocaine bust, revealing sophisticated smuggling methods.
International
Angus Cloud cause of death revealed: Here’s what killed ‘Euphoria’ star
Angus Cloud died on Monday, 31 July 2023, a statement realised by his family confirmed at the time.
News
Put South Africa First protest: Tshwane roads to avoid on Friday, 15 September 2023
The primary objective of the march is to address the drug pandemic in South Africa.
Viral News
Emma Coronel, Wife of El Chapo, Released from US Jail
It is reported that Emma Coronel left a halfway house in California, where she had been moved from federal prison in June.
Crime
Shaun Booysen: Feared Essopville drug lord due in court for bail
Shaun Booysen, a feared drug lord from Essopville, Beaufort West, was remanded in custody pending his bail hearing next week.
Local
‘Sizokthola’ host under scrutiny over mysterious death of alleged drug dealer’
'Sizokthola' host Xolani Khumalo is in hot water over the suspicious death of an alleged drug deal who was the subject of a recent filming.
Crime
R1.5m cocaine shipment intercepted at OR Tambo International Airport
Police intercepted a significant cocaine shipment with an estimated street value of R1.5 million at OR Tambo International Airport.
Viral News
How was cocaine smuggled into White House? – Here’s what you must know
Preliminary tests conducted on the substance found in the West Wing of the White House indicated that it was indeed cocaine.
Crime
SARS begins process to destroy illicit cigarettes worth R43 million
SARS has begun to destroy illicit and smuggled cigarettes, valued at R43 million, at the Beitbridge border post.
Viral News
Who is Quincy Promes? – Former Ajax star indicted for smuggling cocaine
Quincy Promes stands accused of illegally importing 1370kg of cocaine, which was intercepted in two separate batches in Antwerp back in 2020.
News
Fetty Wap handed six years imprisonment for trafficking drugs
Fetty Wap was handed a six-year prison sentence on Wednesday, as part of his plea deal for drug trafficking.
Crime
Identity of OR Tambo cocaine smuggler revealed: Here’s what you must know
The OR Tambo cocaine smuggler, a 29-year-old Latvian national, was attempting to enter the country from Brazil.