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Oct 20, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
Former police general arrested over SAPS ammunition
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South Africa’s National Cold Case Unit arrested a 57-year-old former police general for allegedly possessing more than 100 rounds of SAPS-issued ammunition, including R5 and 9mm rounds. The ammunition was found during a July 6 search of his Centurion home, where investigators also seized documents and electronic devices relevant to the investigation into Sindile Mfazi’s murder.
WHO: South Africa’s SAPS National Cold Case Unit
WHAT: arrested a 57-year-old former police general for unlawful possession of more than 100 rounds of SAPS-issued ammunition
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 4:33 AM ET
WHERE: Centurion, South Africa
WHY: The arrest followed the discovery of SAPS-issued ammunition during a search and seizure operation at the former general’s home.
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