Stories from South Africa

A Dutch national was arrested at Johannesburg airport in South Africa for drug smuggling. The individual was reportedly carrying three large suitcases containing approximately 60 kilograms of drugs.

Chinese automaker Jetour is expanding its overseas operations by producing T series SUVs in South Africa. The move marks a step in the brand's international manufacturing footprint.

The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Mpumalanga has requested President Cyril Ramaphosa to expand the scope of the Matalanga Commission. Provincial secretary Lucky Mbueyani stated the party is concerned and wants the probe to include all political killings in the province.

Additionally, more than 2,000 homes continue to use the bucket sanitation system. Residents in Tabanchu have complained about sanitation hazards related to these systems.

The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Mpumalanga is considering requesting the President to expand the Mathlanga Commission's scope to include all political killings in the province.

Two people died in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a bakkie in Cape Town. Both vehicles caught fire following the impact. An eyewitness, Abong-Yelin Ghazi, reported that several learners were inside the minibus. Some victims also sustained burn wounds from the fire. Several learners were present in the minibus at the time of the crash. A vehicle crash occurred on Helen Susman Boulevard at Beach Road in the Green Point area of Cape Town. The incident has resulted in one fatality. Traffic is expected to move slowly in the area due to the accident.

A commission is assessing explosive claims against suspended National Police Commissioner Fani Masamola. The allegations include receiving bribes and the involvement of senior police officials in murder cover-ups.

The Silver Challenge will become an annual event following its first South African edition held on Tuesday. Top American and British athletes participated in the initial testing of the event. The success of the event may lead to a possible Diamond League challenge in Africa.

A security tender corruption failure resulted in an expenditure of approximately 14 million rand. The incident involves an underserved multimillion rand tender. The TMPD is monitoring the situation to prevent momentum disruption.

Scotland rugby is reportedly intensifying efforts to recruit South African players, specifically targeting teenage twins Josh and James McKenzie.