A series of arrests, illegal firearms seizures and robbery investigations have raised concerns about private security companies and regulatory oversight.
A KwaZulu‑Natal VIP guard tells The Citizen that parts of South Africa's private security sector are used to access firearms and intimidate businesses, prompting calls for...
JMPD Tactical Response Unit arrested two in Lufhereng on 24 August 2026 and recovered a rifle, pistol and live ammunition. Investigation into weapons' origin continues.
JMPD Tactical Response Unit arrested a suspect in Lenasia South linked to a Westbury mass shooting and seized illegal firearms, including a submachine gun.
More than 23,000 suspects were arrested across South Africa in just one week as police intensified nationwide crime prevention operations targeting violent crime, drug-related offences, illegal...
Two men arrested in connection with a business robbery are due to appear at the Nebo Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo, police said on 29 June 2026....
For many residents of Westbury, a quiet night has become something of a luxury. But this week, something unusual happened. The gunfire that has echoed through...
In a powerful and defiant testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee on Tuesday, police whistle-blower Patricia Morgan-Mashale rejected attempts to discredit her as an “information peddler,” asserting that...
In a sweeping seven-day national crackdown, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has made a significant dent in the country’s illegal firearms arsenal, confiscating 119 illegal guns and over...
Gun Bill under fire as pro-firearm lobby warns it targets the wrong people As South Africa debates how to curb violent crime, a pro-firearm lobby group...