By REGINALD KANYANE
23 June 2025 – A man (31) is expected to appear at Orkney Magistrate’s Court for possession of unlicensed firearms, unlawful possession of ammunition, two counts of attempted murder and contravention of the Dangerous Weapons Act. The suspect, who is from Lesotho, will face an additional charge of contravention of the Immigration Act.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said the suspect’s arrest was part of efforts to eradicate illegal firearms. Manyoba said the suspect was arrested by the Kanana Detectives and Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Visible Policing members during a takedown operation early in the morning at around 2:30am on 20 June 2025, at Kanana Extension 13 near Orkney.
“The suspect was found in possession of a pistol, a revolver, a gas pistol and several different rounds of ammunition. Reports suggest that the suspect allegedly shot and critically injured two men, aged 25 and 27, following an altercation between him and the victims on Saturday evening, 14 June 2025.
“Investigations into the matter continue,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng said the South African Police Service (SAPS) is imploring the communities of Kanana, Khuma and Jouberton Townships, including the established Community Policing Forums and Community Safety Forums not to harbour illegal armed criminals who are robbing, killing and maiming them, but to notify the police immediately so that they can be arrested.
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