DocumentOngoingMedia statement

Minister Marais Commends Continued Crackdown Illegal Firearms And Ammunition

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/minister-marais-commends-continued-crackdown-illegal-firearms-and-ammunition

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Source domain: westerncape.gov.za

Collected on 8 September 2026

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What this means

This is a media statement from the Western Cape Government announcing that Minister Anroux Marais has commended law enforcement agencies for confiscating at least 18 unlicensed firearms in the past week. The statement highlights joint operations in Cape Town, including actions by SAPS and LEAP officers, and calls on residents to report illegal firearms and criminal activity to support public safety.

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public reporting opportunityOngoing

Report criminal activity or illegal firearms to the police

Residents are urged to report any criminal activity or possession of illegal firearms to the police to help reduce gun violence and save lives.

Who it is for: residents of Cape Town and community members
How to act on it: Contact the police to report criminal activity or illegal firearms

The document's recorded date is 25 August 2025. Confirm on the official source.

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I call on all residents to play an active role in this fight. We urge community members to report any criminal activity or illegal firearms to the police.

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Reference

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/minister-marais-commends-continued-crackdown-illegal-firearms-and-ammunition

Key Takeaways

Anroux Marais
Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety
South African Police Service (SAPS)
Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP)
25 August 2025
Cape Town
Tygerberg District Office
Durbanville SAPS Crime Prevention Unit
Lusuko, Philippi East
18 unlicensed firearms confiscated
Anroux Marais
Western Cape - Transport and Public Works
South African Police Service (SAPS)
Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP)
Kurt Nefdt
Cape Town
Tygerberg District Office
Durbanville SAPS Crime Prevention Unit
Lusuko
Philippi East