Hawks arrest Peet Viljoen on arrival at OR Tambo airport

Author: Iavan PijoosPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

The Hawks arrested Peet Viljoen upon his arrival at OR Tambo International Airport. The arrest took place on 17 June 2026. No further details about the charges have been released.

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