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Out here raw-dogging reality without a manual.

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

Operation CORONA: R38.3 million in goods seized in Limpopo:

The SANDF and partner departments have confiscated more than R38.3-million worth of counterfeit clothing and cosmetics, along with illicit cigarettes, stolen vehicles and an endangered pangolin during operations in Limpopo.

In Musina, the SANDF, Home Affairs and SARS seized counterfeit goods valued at R38.36 million, with several shop owners fined or arrested.

Soldiers also seized:

A Toyota Hilux worth R250,000 allegedly used to transport R144,727 worth of illicit cigarettes.

A Toyota Cross valued at R575,000 that suspects allegedly tried to smuggle into a neighbouring country.

The vehicle was driven into a river when the suspects realised they were being pursued.

An endangered pangolin, allegedly being smuggled from South Africa into Botswana by an undocumented Botswana national.

The operations form part of Operation CORONA, targeting cross-border crime and other forms of lawlessness in Limpopo.

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

GAUTENG POLICE CRACK DOWN ON COUNTERFEIT, CONTRABAND AND ILLICIT GOODS, SEIZE GOODS WORTH MORE THAN R6.6 MILLION

Gauteng police, together with various law enforcement and regulatory agencies, have intensified operations aimed at combating counterfeit, contraband and illicit goods across the province.

Between Tuesday, 25 August and Friday, 28 August 2026, multidisciplinary operations were conducted in Boksburg, Brixton, Alrode in Alberton and Randfontein, resulting in the seizure and detention of thousands of goods.

On Tuesday, 25 August 2026, members of the Gauteng Counterfeit Unit conducted an operation in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni District, where four shops were visited.

The operation resulted in the seizure of:

* 10 083 counterfeit consumable products, valued at R107 250;
* 22 counterfeit toys, valued at R18 700; and
* 100 illicit pharmaceutical products, valued at R3 500.

A total of 10 205 items, valued at R129 450, were seized.

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026, the Gauteng Counterfeit Unit, together with the Commercial Unit and a brand protector, executed a search-and-seizure warrant at a house in Brixton, Johannesburg District.

The operation resulted in the seizure of 16 540 counterfeit Always products, with an estimated value of R590 000.

On Thursday, 27 August 2026, a multidisciplinary operation was conducted at a premises in Alrode, Alberton, Ekurhuleni District. The operation involved members of the Gauteng Counterfeit Unit, Commercial Unit, Border Police, a brand protector, Department of Employment and Labour, National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), Department of Health and Department of Home Affairs.

Although no counterfeit Always products were found, several regulatory interventions were executed.

The Department of Employment and Labour issued two notices for contraventions and improvement.

The Department of Health took noodle products for sample testing.

The NRCS confiscated the following items:

* 11 279 boxes of pre-packed noodles ready for sale, valued at R1 297 085;
* 365 locally produced noodle packaging rolls, valued at R854 100; and
* 826 imported noodle packaging rolls, valued at R3 678 840.

A total of 12 470 items were detained by the NRCS, with an estimated value of R5 830 025.

The Department of Home Affairs issued one infringement notice for the employment of foreign nationals without valid work permits, with a penalty amount of R10 000.

On Friday, 28 August 2026, members of the Gauteng Counterfeit Unit, together with a brand protector, conducted an operation in Randfontein, West Rand District.

Four shops were visited during the operation, resulting in the seizure of:

* 826 counterfeit consumable products, valued at R29 600;
* 100 counterfeit toys, valued at R10 000; and
* 679 illicit honey products, valued at R54 320.

A total of 1 605 items, with an estimated value of R93 920, were seized during the operation.

The combined value of the goods seized during the operations conducted between 25 and 28 August 2026 is approximately R6,643,395.

[Sizwe Dhlomo @SizweDhlomo]

…And this guy is going to make it worse because he’s buying a lemon from De Beers.

[X @X_Power1]

@geezybeatz145 @hazelkotu Also, the rubber heals provide good ankle support when I’m going long distances.

[X @X_Power1]

@geezybeatz145 @hazelkotu I drive with those because I don’t wanna ruin my shoes, what’s the issue?🤣😂

[X @X_Power1]

@LadyAbahambe So he didn’t learn anything from his friend Mamkhize?

[Jacinta Ngobese🇿🇦 @JacintaNgobese]

Kanti what was wits denying hle??

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

A 34-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested in Montclair, Durban, for allegedly dealing in drugs.

Members of the Provincial Firearms and Drugs Unit found him in possession of cocaine worth an estimated R30,000 and R5,000 in cash, which he allegedly could not account for.

He is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today, 31 August 2026, facing a charge of dealing in drugs.

[Patriot @PatrioticNews24]

It goes from "There arent a lot of foreigners working in universities" to "The reason we have a lot of foreigners is because....."

[Kenzie Goldberg ✴︎ reflections @KenzieGoldberg]

President Duma Boko living in Harties is the ultimate Southern African flex. The man treats national borders like highway toll gates. Botswana by day, North West vibes by sunset.🥂🇿🇦🇧🇼

[X @X_Power1]

@tumisole Stop giving Zimbabweans ideas😭😂

[Freeman Bhengu ✍🏾🇿🇦 @zibuseman]

The world gets pleasure from ganging up against South Africa, why?

[VT @VusiThembekwayo]

2026 was the year we realised:

There are many people, political agendas, and interests that are desperately invested in South Africa failing.

In fact, some are actively working to try and bring it about.

South Africans must be careful that our internal issues are not exploited by lemigodoyi.

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

ASSISTANCE REQUIRED TO FIND WANTED SUSPECT IN DRUGS AND DRUG TRAFFICKING CASE

Senekal police request community assistance to locate the suspect, a 41-year-old foreign national, Stanley Ozioma Abachi. Stanley is #WANTED by police in connection with a case of drugs and drug trafficking that was registered in April 2022. Ozioma was last seen somewhere in Welkom. Police have obtained a warrant of arrest for Stanley Ozioma Abachi.

Anyone with information that can assist police in locating Stanley Ozioma Abachi is requested to contact the Senekal Detective Commander, Captain Calvert, on 082 466 7635, CrimeStop on 08600 10111, or report anonymously via the
MySAPSApp.

[Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee]

R1.5 MILLION IN SUSPECTED DRUGS SEIZED IN GQEBERHA

SAPS members conducting Operation Ukubuza arrested three suspects in Gqeberha’s Central area after receiving information about alleged drug dealing.

A search of a Mercedes-Benz and a nearby flat led to the seizure of about R1.5 million worth of suspected drugs, including dagga, tik, khat, cocaine and mandrax tablets.

Smoking pipes, insulin syringes, a portable scale and cash were also confiscated.

Two foreign nationals, Kelvin Ike (36) and Okeke Joseph Sunday (52), appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court and were remanded to 31 August 2026.

A 42-year-old suspect facing a drug-dealing charge is also expected in court on Monday.

[X @X_Power1]

@nypost Nobody was horrified, we trust our pilots.

[X @X_Power1]

@PeterO197311 @QhayiyaN @aviationbrk The stadium itself has 50m height, how’s the plane at 15 meters?

[X @X_Power1]

@morgan3107 @MauritiusMisfit @aviationbrk Wtf are you saying?

[X @X_Power1]

@ZozoweIT @SAPoliceService You’re ignorant, they use it for money rituals😂🤣

[Tumisho Masha @TumishoMasha]

This needs to carry the same charge as terrorism. We’ve been saying it’s illegal foreigners damaging our infrastructure for years.