GAUTENG – A 40-year-old suspect who was arrested in Pretoria last week is expected to appear before the Randburg Magistrate’s Court today, Monday, 24 August 2026, in connection with firearms-related charges.
The suspect faces the following charges:
- Contravention of Section 25 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, for allegedly failing to notify the Central Firearms Registry of his change of address.
- Contravention of Section 120(10)(a) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, for allegedly unlawfully giving possession of the firearm to another person by allowing that person access to the firearm safe keys.
- Contravention of Section 120(8)(a) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, for allegedly storing a firearm in a safe that does not comply with the requirements prescribed by the Act.
The suspect is expected to make his first appearance before the Randburg Magistrate’s Court today, 24 August 2026.
The South African Police Service reiterates that investigations into firearms-related offences remain a priority, and that all persons found to be in contravention of the Firearms Control Act will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
