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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Sabelo Phewa was convicted of the murder of Sibusiso Sithole who was a Municipal Manager for the Richmond Local municipality.

Sithole was shot and killed at the Richmond Licensing office in 2017 while on his way to attend a meeting with the then council to discuss issues he was investigating.

He was at the time investigating fraud and corruption involving tenders and kickbacks in the municipality.

The SAPS Political Killings task team took over investigations in 2018 and this led to the arrest of Sabelo Phewa. The firearm found in his possession at the time of his arrest was found to be linked to several other murders including that of Amos Ngcobo whose wife had ordered his hit. The wife turned state witness and was sentenced to five years imprisonment.

Yesterday 9 December, Sabelo Phewa was sentenced as follows:

Murder of Municipal Manager Sibusiso Sithole – Life Imprisonment

Murder of Amos Ngcobo – Life Imprisonment

Attempted murder of police officers at the time when they were effecting his arrest – 5 years imprisonment.

Possession of an unlicensed firearm – 15 years imprisonment.

Unlawful possession of ammunition – 5 years imprisonment.

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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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