Lucas Legabe, accused of stealing cocaine valued at R200 million from a Hawks facility in KwaZulu-Natal, is expected to apply for bail in the Port Shepstone Magistrate's Court. According to IOL, Legabe was arrested in connection with the alleged theft of 541kg of cocaine from the Hawks premises. The case involves the removal of a significant drug consignment from a law enforcement storage facility, and further proceedings are anticipated at the bail hearing.

South African police have arrested a 45-year-old man at OR Tambo International Airport after seizing approximately two kilograms of cocaine valued at more than R800,000. According to police, the arrest formed part of an intelligence-led operation targeting drug trafficking through the airport. The suspect is expected to face charges related to drug dealing and trafficking. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the man's identity, his intended destination, or whether additional arrests are expected.

A data analyst in law enforcement testified at the Madlanga commission of inquiry that businessman Tumelo Nku is connected to the 2021 Aeroton cocaine bust and allegedly acted as a drug facilitator, using his connections to the ANC to facilitate containers for concealing drugs.

South African police have made a second cocaine bust at OR Tambo International Airport in four days, according to TimesLIVE. The report says the alleged drug mules were bound for Hong Kong. Details about arrests, quantities, suspects or charges were not provided in the feed. The incident points to continued enforcement activity at the country’s main international airport, but no further official confirmation or context was included.

In Taraba State, NDLEA operatives arrested a 67-year-old grandmother who was allegedly transporting cocaine concealed within fake plantains. This incident follows the arrest of 30-year-old Daniel Harrison Ugwuoke, who was apprehended along the Zaki-Biam Road in the Wukari Local Government Area with 43,980 capsules of tramadol hidden in vehicle fuel tanks, according to Channels TV.

Mkhwanazi has addressed allegations concerning his involvement in systemic criminality and corruption within the EMPD, including issues related to fake police clearances, fraudulent badges, and a R14 million stolen gems heist, during the Madlanga commission hearings.