The Russian IIyushin IL-76 cargo landed in Upington with a full load of cargo and departed later with an empty cargo hold.
A Russian cargo plane, listed on the US black list due to suspicious flights laden with a heavy load of cargo, had permission to land in South Africa, the Department of Transport said.
The Russian IIyushin IL-76 cargo aircraft belonging to Moscow-based Abakan Air landed in Upington in the Northern Cape on Thursday with a full load of cargo and departed later with an empty cargo hold.
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After departing Upington, it later stopped for fuel at Lanseria Airport for fuel, according to City Press.
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Van der Merwe was watching a rugby test against the British Lions at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria. In the packed stadium, there was only one empty seat – next to Van der Merwe.
\”Who does that seat belong to?\” asked his neighbour.
\”It\’s for my wife.\”
\”But why isn\’t she here?\”
\”She died.\”
\”So why didn\’t you give the ticket to one of your friends?\”
\”They\’ve all gone to the funeral.\”
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