A 56-year-old former police general is expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court after being arrested for the alleged unlawful possession of more than 100 rounds of South African Police Service (SAPS)-issued ammunition.
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The former officer faces a charge under the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 following a search and seizure operation at his home in Centurion on 6 July 2026.
According to a statement, the operation was conducted by the SAPS National Cold Case Unit as part of an investigation into the murder of Lieutenant General Sindile Mfazi.
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A 56-year-old former police general has been arrested for the unlawful possession of more than 100 rounds of South African Police Service (SAPS) issued ammunition, including R5 and 9mm ammunition.
The arrest follows a search and seizure operation conducted at his home in Centurion on 6 July 2026 by the SAPS National Cold Case Unit. During the operation, investigators also seized documents and electronic devices believed to be relevant to the investigation into the murder of Lieutenant General Sindile Mfazi.
The former general left the SAPS in 2009, and there are no valid reasons for his possession of the SAPS-issued ammunition.
He is facing a charge of unlawful possession of ammunition in contravention of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court today.
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More than 100 rounds of ammunition seized
During the search, investigators allegedly discovered more than 100 rounds of SAPS-issued ammunition, including R5 and 9mm ammunition.
Authorities also seized documents and electronic devices believed to be relevant to the ongoing investigation into Sindile’s murder.
The former general left the police service in 2009. According to the statement, there are no valid reasons for his possession of the police-issued ammunition.
Investigation into Sindile Mfazi’s murder continues
The arrest comes as investigators continue working on the case involving the murder of Lieutenant General.
The National Cold Case Unit’s search at the former general’s residence formed part of the investigation, with the seized documents and electronic devices expected to be examined for potentially relevant information.
However, the former general’s reported charge relates to the unlawful possession of ammunition. The available information does not indicate that he has been charged with Sindile’s murder.
Former general faces court appearance
The suspect is expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court to answer to the ammunition charge.
The case is expected to address the allegation that he unlawfully possessed ammunition issued by the police service after leaving the organisation.
Further details about the court proceedings and the progress of the investigation into Sindile’s murder are expected to emerge as the matter develops.
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