Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate
A jetliner flies over the stadium ahead of a second Test rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand, in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo) 2026-08-31T13:11:22Z JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated border & immigration brief. The source report from AP says: A jetliner flies over the stadium ahead of a second Test rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand, in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo) 2026-08-31T13:11:22Z JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low.
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- Published: Aug 31, 2026, 1:23 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Border & Immigration
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