CRIME SCENE: Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein: A 44-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at his wife and assaulting her in a domestic violence incident.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) a second suspect, a 64-year-old man, was  arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm.

On Tuesday, 28 July 2026, at approximately 00:50, the Fezile Dabi District Highway Patrol in the Free State received information about a white VW Tiguan travelling on the N1 towards Sasolburg.

It was alleged that the driver of the vehicle was wanted in connection with a case registered at Bainsvlei after he allegedly pointed a firearm at his wife and assaulted her.

“Police conducted a waylay operation, and the vehicle was intercepted at Vaal Plaza. Upon stopping and searching the vehicle, officers found two male occupants. During the search, two firearms were recovered.

“One of the firearms, belonging to the passenger, was found to be unlicensed. The two suspects were arrested on separate charges,” said SAPS.