Former police general arrested for alleged SAPS ammunition possession

A 56-year-old former police general has been arrested for allegedly possessing more than 100 rounds of SAPS-issued ammunition, including R5 rifle and 9-millimetre rounds.

The ammunition was seized during a search of his Centurion home by the SAPS National Cold Case Unit.

Investigators also seized documents and electronic devices believed to be linked to the investigation into the murder of Lieutenant-General Sindile Mfazi .

The suspect faces a charge of unlawful possession of ammunition under the Firearms Control Act.

He is expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. #sapsHQ [FORMER POLICE GENERAL ARRESTED BY SAPS NATIONAL COLD CASE UNIT FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF SAPS-ISSUED AMMUNITION] A 57yr-old former police general has been arrested for the unlawful possession of more than 100 rounds of #SAPS issued ammunition, including R5 and 9mm ammunition.

The arrest follows a search and seizure operation conducted at his home in Centurion on 06 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.

ME https://t.co/si9NQWlF57 — SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October 20, 2026