By Sonica Naudé-Steyn

Flagstaff police arrested a 31 year old man from KwaNyathi locality for possession of an unlicensed 9mm pistol with 10 rounds of live ammunition on Thursday, 09 April 2026, at about 14:00.
This according to police spokesperson, Captain Welile Matyolo who says Police responded after receiving information about a 34 year old man who had been shot in the area.
“Police swiftly followed up on the information and arrested the 31 year old suspect after recovering the firearm. Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested suspect was not the shooter. It is alleged that his friend fired the shot before fleeing the scene and leaving the firearm behind,” said Matyolo.
The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the upper body and was admitted to hospital for medical treatment.
“Further investigation revealed that the recovered firearm had been reported stolen in a theft case registered in Potchefstroom in October 2022. Police investigations are continuing to trace and arrest the alleged shooter. The arrested suspect will appear before Flagstaff Magistrate’s Court soon for possession of unlicensed firearm,” said Matyolo.
SAPS OR Tambo District Commissioner, Major General Norman Modishana, commended the members for the arrest: “Police should leave no stone unturned in getting the whole truth about the shooting incident and bringing all perpetrators to justice.”