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- South African police reported 15,798 arrests during nationwide Shanela II operations conducted with other law enforcement agencies and government departments.
- Between July 27 and August 2, police said they detained 329 alleged drug dealers and 3,242 people for suspected drug possession.
- At OR Tambo International Airport, police seized cocaine estimated at R28 million from cargo arriving from São Paulo, Brazil.
- Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment at the exhibition launch in Pretoria.
- The Presidency, Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute and participating diplomatic missions are presenting the inaugural International Portraits of Power exhibition.
- The exhibition honours women whose leadership and contributions have influenced societies, with participating countries nominating subjects for portraits.