The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Khehla John Sitole, has welcomed the arrest on 21 February of suspects believed to have been involved in cases of robbery of people being followed from the O. R. Tambo … Read the rest
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No water at OR Tambo
There was no water supply at Africa’s biggest airport, OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, on Friday morning due to water pipe connection problems, the Airports Company of SA said.
“This problem has affected one section of the airport, flights … Read the rest
Vnukovo crash: Custody demanded for snowplow driver
A court in Moscow is set to consider on Thursday an appeal from investigators asking to extend a custody term for Vladimir Martynenko, an operator of a snowplow that caused a tragic crash in which Total’s CEO Christophe de Margerie, … Read the rest
Large fire forces Nairobi airport closure
A massive fire engulfed the arrivals hall at Kenya’s main international airport early Wednesday, forcing East Africa’s largest airport to close and the rerouting of all inbound flights.
Dark black smoke that billowed skyward was visible across much of Nairobi … Read the rest
Strike violence causes traffic chaos near Johannesburg airport
Three people were injured in protests by striking truck drivers in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, on Thursday morning, metro police said.
“Up to now we can say three people [have] sustained injuries following truck protests around 7am,” said Inspector Kobeli … Read the rest