CRIME SCENE: Mitchells Plain, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested a 16-year-old boy being in possession of and point an illegal firearm.

According to SAPS the arrest was made by the Mitchells Plain police on Monday, 6 July 2026 and the boy is expected to make his first court appearance once he has been charged.

SAPS did not provide further details.

Kensington: The police have opened an enquiry docket for investigation following the discovery of a 9mm pistol with 30 rounds of ammunition at Ventura Street, Factreton. This operation was done by the Anti-Gang Unit during crime-combating operations on Monday 6 July 2026..

Delft: Th police found a white hijacked Nissan Almera at Darfur Street, Delft on Monday 6 July 2026. The vehicle was reported as hijacked at the Delft SAPS by the owner. A hijacking case has been opened for further investigation.