Police in Malamulele in Limpopo arrested a 15-year-old boy and his 37-year-old male relative for the  possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition on Thursday in Mahonisi Village, within the local policing area in Vhembe District.

The arrests followed an incident at a local high school where police were summoned after three live rounds of ammunition were confiscated from a 15-year-old learner on the school premises.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the ammunition belonged to an adult relative of the learner.

Police proceeded to the learner’s residence, where the 37-year-old relative was found. Further investigations led to the recovery of additional ammunition (39 rounds), a firearm concealed in a holster, a magazine, and empty cartridges hidden at various locations in nearby bushes.

The adult suspect was arrested and charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

He is expected to appear before the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 09 February 2026.

The matter against the minor was dealt with in accordance with the Child Justice Act.

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, commended the prompt action by police and school authorities.

“I reiterate that illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, particularly where children are involved, will not be tolerated, as it poses a serious threat to the safety of communities and schools,” she said.

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The cache was hidden inside cooler boxes and safes at a house in Lentegeur, a community long troubled by gang-related violence.

Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile said the discovery was part of ongoing operations to clamp down on gangs across the Cape Flats. “This breakthrough is the result of targeted search operations and cordoning off high-risk areas,” he explained.

The bust comes just days after police found seven other firearms in Bishop Lavis, underscoring the scale of illegal weapons circulating in Cape Town.

Authorities believe these seizures will help disrupt criminal networks and bring relief to residents living in fear of gang violence.

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Acting on credible intelligence regarding illegal firearms linked to taxi violence and cash-in-transit robberies, the TRT Recce Team, supported by OR Tambo and Joe Gqabi Combat Teams, executed search warrants at two homesteads in Tombo A/A and Mthumbane.

At the first address (Tombo A/A), a female suspect (46) presented a firearm license for a shotgun and 9mm pistol but failed to produce a competency certificate or valid documentation for ammunition. Her male co-accused, a 52-year-old, was found in possession of an unlicensed shotgun. Exhibits seized are as follows: 1 x Shotgun, 1 x 9mm Pistol, 1 x Pistol Magazine, 33 x 9mm Cartridges and 5 x Shotgun Shells

At the second address in Mthumbane),a 38-year-old female suspect was found with a wooden case containing multiple rifles. She claimed no knowledge of the firearms, stating they belonged to her husband. Exhibits seized are as follows: 10 x AK-47 Rifles, 19 x Magazines, 100 x 7.62 Cartridges,10 x Cleaning Kits, 4 x 9mm Pouches and10 x Oil Canisters.

All three suspects face charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition and Contravention of the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000).

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The robbery occurred around midnight on Wednesday. According to initial reports, three security officers were on duty when six armed men ambushed them. The attackers were reportedly carrying pistols and a rifle.

The intruders held the security guards at gunpoint and forced them into one of the offices before breaking through two burglar doors leading to the main area of the building. They then made their way to a secure room, where they damaged a safe and took an undisclosed amount of money.

Police have confirmed that no injuries were reported during the incident, but the robbery has caused concern in the area due to its brazen nature.

Investigators are urging anyone with knowledge of the suspects or their whereabouts to come forward. All information will be treated confidentially, and callers may remain anonymous.

This incident comes as part of a troubling trend in the region. In a similar case in 2022, heavily armed assailants staged a calculated attack on a police station, disarming officers and making off with several firearms and ammunition.

Police are intensifying efforts to prevent such attacks and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

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Acting on reliable intelligence, members of the Provincial Drugs and Firearms Unit tracked down a suspect believed to be a key player in the distribution of illegal substances in the region. Their investigation led them to a residence on Caters Street, where they discovered large quantities of heroin, crystal meth, and cocaine.

In a further twist, officers also found an unlicensed firearm and 47 rounds of ammunition at the same location, raising alarm over the potential danger posed by the suspect.

Authorities confirmed that the man will appear in court to face multiple charges, including drug dealing and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Officials have praised the operation as a significant step in dismantling criminal networks and urged the public to stay alert and report suspicious activities to help combat the ongoing drug crisis in the province.

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Free State Provincial Corporate Communication said it was on 21 June 2025 at approximately 19:00, Members of the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit in Bloemfontein, acting on intelligence-led information, proceeded to a shack at Pieterswart, Bloemspruit

Upon arrival, officers tactically approached the residence and found a 40-year-old. The members introduced themselves and the reason for their search.

During the search, a black 7.5-9mm Para pistol was discovered hidden under a mattress in the bedroom. The firearm was loaded with rounds of live ammunition,

The 40-year old was immediately arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. He will appear in cout on Monday 23 June 2025.

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Acting on credible intelligence regarding illegal firearms linked to taxi violence and cash-in-transit robberies, the TRT Recce Team, supported by OR Tambo and Joe Gqabi Combat Teams, executed search warrants at two homesteads in Tombo A/A and Mthumbane.

At the first address (Tombo A/A), a female suspect (46) presented a firearm license for a shotgun and 9mm pistol but failed to produce a competency certificate or valid documentation for ammunition. Her male co-accused, a 52-year-old, was found in possession of an unlicensed shotgun. Exhibits seized are as follows: 1 x Shotgun, 1 x 9mm Pistol, 1 x Pistol Magazine, 33 x 9mm Cartridges and 5 x Shotgun Shells

At the second address in Mthumbane),a 38-year-old female suspect was found with a wooden case containing multiple rifles. She claimed no knowledge of the firearms, stating they belonged to her husband. Exhibits seized are as follows: 10 x AK-47 Rifles, 19 x Magazines, 100 x 7.62 Cartridges,10 x Cleaning Kits, 4 x 9mm Pouches and10 x Oil Canisters.

All three suspects face charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition and Contravention of the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000).

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Capt Loraine Earle said it was on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, at approximately 19:30, as the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit in Bloemfontein received intelligence-led information regarding a house at Ashbury, Heidedal. Upon arrival, officers tactically approached the house and found a 52-year-old male inside.

The officers introduced themselves and commenced with a search. During the search, an R5 rifle was discovered hidden inside a green washing basin on top of a wardrobe. The rifle was found with thirty-six (36) live rounds of ammunition and six (6) empty magazines.

The suspect was immediately arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. He is expected to appear in court soon.

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