Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Police seize three guns and ammunition on one night
Boy (16) bust for illegal gun
CRIME SCENE: Eerste River, Cape Town: A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after he was allegedly found in possession of an illegal firearm.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) the boy was arrested during an intelligence-driven operation by Operation Prosper members on Sunday, 1 November 2026, in Bordeaux Street, Heather Park.
“A thorough search resulted in the discovery of a prohibited firearm which led to the arrest of a teenage male suspect.
“The operation continued to Masop Street, Heather Park, where the members found a firearm and 44 rounds of ammunition in the suspect’s premises. A 33-year-old man was apprehended for possession of a prohibited firearm and illegal possession of ammunition,” said SAPS.
BONTEHEUWEL: Members attached to the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) arrested a 23-year-old man for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition following a stop and search operation in Avocardo Street, Bonteheuwel.
Police arrest wanted gangster who fired at them
Shootout near voting station
CRIME SCENE: Manenberg, Cape Town: Chaos erupted near a local government voting station on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 when police became embroiled in a shootout with a wanted gangster.
According to South African Police Service (SAPS), Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) members strategically deployed in Manenberg to ensure safety of communities during the local government elections, spotted a notorious wanted gang member.
“As soon as he spotted the AGU members, he started shooting at them. They returned fire and arrested the suspect, aged 32-years. He was found in possession of a firearm with an extended magazine and 32 rounds of ammunition.
“No one was wounded during the shooting incident that occurred approximately 150 metres away from a voting station in Ruimte Road, Manenberg,” said SAPS.
The suspect is expected to appear in court on charges of attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Western Cape SAPS management has hailed the vigilance and prompt operational response of Anti-Gang Unit members that resulted in the arrest of a wanted gangster.
Fifth suspect to testify for the state in Marx-case
4 appear for brutal farm attack
FROM THE COURTS: Four men appeared in the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, in connection with the horrific attack on farmer Donovan Marx (50).
The four accused, who appeared on charges of attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, assault and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, are Phindile Nomngcayi (30), who was living on Marx’s farm, Thomas Motlhangtlhong (27), Mothoka Mathipa (56) and Mokhema Jan Maishoane.
A fifth suspect, who was arrested over the weekend, has been removed from the charge sheet and is expected to become a state witness.
The case was postponed to 13 November 2026 for formal bail applications. The State is opposing bail. The state argues that the brutal attack on Marx was planned and premeditated.
Marx (50) was attacked on Wednesday morning, 28 October 2026, between 08:00 and 09:00 on Syferfontein, a cattle farm located between Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp.
Three balaclava-clad suspects first attacked a farmworker, who they threatened with weapons and tied up. When Marx arrived at the property in his bakkie, he was shot in the back.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) the attackers dragged Marx into the house where they subjected him to horrific torture. He was stabbed in the leg, threatened with castration, and according to General Adams both of his earlobes were cut off.
The attackers stole three firearms from Marx’s gun safe and fled the scene in his red Isuzu single-cab bakkie.
The farmworker eventually managed to free himself and raised the alarm. He was not injured in the attack.
Marx’s abandoned Isuzu bakkie has been found abandoned in the Ikageng area and processed for DNA evidence.
Marx is still recovering in hospital.
Also read: 2 arrested for horror farm attack – Crime Scene Report
Firearm registered to resident of Stellenbosch
Man nabbed minutes after 2 murders
CRIME SCENE: Lingelethu West, Cape Town: The police have arrested a double murder suspect minutes after a shooting incident at a busy shopping mall.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), members of the Maitland Flying Squad, deployed for the Local Government Elections (LGE), were conducting patrols in Robert Sobukwe Road, Lingelethu West, on Monday morning, 2 November 2026.
“At about 10:15, the members heard a gunshot near a shopping mall in Khayelitsha. They responded immediately and when they arrived at the mall, they discovered a person lying on the ground.
“Moments later, members heard another gunshot and ran in the direction from which it originated. A suspect, armed with a firearm, was seen running towards the members. He dropped the firearm when he saw the police, but was immediately arrested.
“The firearm was recovered at the scene and on further investigations it has been established to be licensed to a person from Stellenbosch. Two deceased victims aged 32 and 46-years were found at the scene,” said SAPS.
The 35-year-old suspect has been detained at Lingelethu West SAPS and is facing two murder charges and possession of an unlicensed firearm.