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IOL News
16-07-2025
- IOL News
Boy, 5, allegedly shot dead by brother 'playing with firearm'
It has been alleged that the gun belonged to the boy's father. Image: KoolShooters/ THE tragic death of a five-year-old boy, allegedly shot and killed by his minor brother who was playing with a gun while seated in a car, has sparked a call for the enforcement of stricter safety procedures for gun owners. Police said they were investigating a case of culpable homicide and the negligent handling of a firearm, after Yusha Peer, 5, of Northcliff in Johannesburg, was killed last Sunday. 'A five-year-old was shot inside a car by his older brother, who is a minor and was playing with the firearm. The boy was rushed to hospital and declared dead. No arrests have been made yet. The police are investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,' said Captain Tintswalo Sibeko, spokesperson for the Gauteng police. It has been alleged that the gun belonged to the boy's father. Video Player is loading. 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Next Stay Close ✕ However, Sibeko said they could not confirm at this stage if the gun belonged to the boy's father or who the vehicle belonged to. She said the matter was still under investigation. Mahmood Cassim, co-ordinator of the Fairlands Community Policing Forum (CPF) Victim Support Unit, said the boys' family was receiving counselling from them. 'We are aware of the incident and due to the matter being under investigation, we cannot comment further. It is a sensitive case,' he added. Johan Booysen, crime expert and former head of the Hawks, said while the incident was tragic, the high levels of crime was driving more and more citizens to obtain guns for protection. He said it was unfortunate that many gun owners were irresponsible, leading to accidental shootings. 'The unacceptably high levels of crime in our country, especially violent crimes, such as carjackings, home invasions and public violence, together with the government's apparent inability to protect its citizens, is compelling people to take care of their own safety. 'It has led to an increase in people acquiring guns. But the Firearm Control Act requires gun owners to ensure their firearms are either kept on their person, or it must be locked away in a gun safe. 'When these laws are not adhered to, then we see accidents which lead to death, or people taking the guns to commit crimes,' he added. Booysen said while competency training and evaluations regarding the lawful use and safeguarding of guns were a prerequisite for obtaining a firearm licence, when people owned guns for personal protection, it was difficult to ensure that the gun owner was responsible. 'While there have been many incidents of accidental shootings, restricting private gun ownership because of unfortunate and tragic 'accidental' killings, would be akin to throwing the baby out with the bathwater. 'The negligent and sometimes reckless handling of guns remains an unfortunate reality. It is imperative that gun owners realise that it remains their responsibility to take care of their firearms. 'Abrogating this responsibility, can lead to tragedy and lifelong remorse, and those found to be negligent will be charged accordingly and face the law,' he said. Mary de Haas, an independent crime expert, said gun owners were not being held accountable and did not face harsh penalties, which leads to irresponsibility in terms of gun storage and safety. 'We have a problem and we have to clamp down on gun ownership. There are too few regulations for guns. Gun owners are not held accountable enough for guns, especially where children gain access to guns that are not stored properly and they end up taking the life of another, or their own life while experimenting with the gun. 'Another problem is that guns are not taken away from those who have protection orders against them, leading to guns being used to further intimidate or even kill the victim. There is a need for harsher punishments for those who are irresponsible gun owners. Parents need to be very careful. They need to store guns correctly. 'Children have died because the gun was not stored safely and too much is lacking regarding controlling gun owners, and ensuring they are responsible,' she added. Statistics from Gun Free SA, indicated that there was a significant increase in gun licence applications. According to Dr Stanley Maphosa, Gun Free SA's executive director, they had embarked on different campaigns aimed at discouraging people from buying guns after noticing that several studies confirmed that owning a gun was a risk. 'There has been an increase in the number of South Africans buying guns for protection and a significant increase in the number of gun licence applications and firearms in South Africa. 'Since 2020/21, gun licence applications have increased by 45% - from 107 631 to 156 386 in 2023/24. 'Between 2020 and 2023, an additional 48 000 guns were licensed in South Africa. 'It confirms previous research findings stating that the presence of a gun significantly increases the risk of death during robberies,' he added. THE POST
The South African
13-07-2025
- The South African
Five alleged robbery suspects shot and killed in Riverlea
Gauteng police have shot and killed five suspects in Riverlea following an alleged robbery in Johannesburg CBD on Sunday morning. The suspects were gunned down on Sunday afternoon. South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Gauteng, captain Tintswalo Sibeko said a crime intelligence-driven operation was conducted on Sunday, 13 July, by a multidisciplinary team. Sibeko said the operation followed information about a business robbery that occurred at a shop in Johannesburg Central on Sunday morning, 'When the members attempted to stop the suspects at Riverlea, the suspects opened fire, leading to a shootout. Three suspects were fatally shot, and the fourth suspect was declared dead by paramedics without sustaining any injuries. 'Preliminary investigation revealed two unlicensed firearms were recovered so far, along with the robbed items. The police are investigating business robbery, attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearms,' she explained. The car the alleged suspects shot and killed by police were travelling in. Image: SAPS Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
12-06-2025
- The Citizen
Police investigating after three bodies recovered in Tshepisong
The victims were all in their twenties. The South African Police Service (Saps) say they are investigating three counts of murder after three unidentified bodies were found in an open veld in Johannesburg. It is understood that the bodies were found in Tshepisong Phase 6 on Thursday. Bodies Police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said the victims, all in their early twenties, were found dead at the scene. 'A fourth person, believed to have survived the attack, is currently at large. The motive behind the attack is currently unknown. Police investigations are underway. No arrest has been made yet'. Sibelo has urged anyone with information that may assist with the investigation may contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or report anonymously via the MySAPS App. ALSO READ: Pakistani national spaza shop owner arrested in murder case of 14-year-old Likhona Fose Mother and son killed Meanwhile, a mother and son were shot dead on Wednesday in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said they responded to multiple calls of a shooting incident in the Hillary area on Wednesday at about 7:45pm. 'On arrival, paramedics found Saps already in attendance and were shown into a house. Paramedics found two people believed to be a mother in her sixties and a male believed to be her son in his thirties, who had sustained gunshot wounds to their heads. 'Paramedics assessed both of them; however, they showed no signs of life, and both were declared deceased on the scene,' Jamieson said. Jamieson said the circumstances leading up to the shooting are unknown; however, police were in attendance and will be investigating further. Deputy mayor killed The shooting comes a few days after Nyaniso Jindela, the former deputy mayor of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, was shot and killed. It is understood that Jindela was shot dead on Monday evening. Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg told The Citizen on Tuesday that police are investigating the shooting. 'Stellenbosch police registered a murder case for investigation following a shooting incident on Monday evening, 9 June 2025, at about 20:00, in Vineyard Street, Kayamandi, in which a 59-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded. 'Police members attended to the crime scene, where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his throat. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The motive for the attack forms part of the police investigation. The suspects are yet to be arrested,' Twigg said. ALSO READ: Two arrested and charged for IFP deputy chief whip's 'assassination'
The Herald
29-05-2025
- General
- The Herald
Probe into attempted murder of Sandringham teacher leads to 8 arrests
The Gauteng organised crime investigation (OCI) unit has arrested three suspects and five alleged accomplices in connection with an attack on a Johannesburg teacher. Capt Tintswalo Sibeko said the officers are investigating an attempted murder case opened in Sandringham on December 3, where a deputy principal at a local school was shot and wounded. They traced two suspects to Jeppe and one in Phumula near Vosloorus on Wednesday morning. A few hours later, five more suspects, in a Toyota Corolla, were apprehended on the M2 highway, near the Maritzburg on-ramp within the Jeppe policing precinct. They were allegedly about to commit an armed robbery. Police seized five handguns and ammunition. 'Three of the suspects have been linked to attempted murder while five have, for now, been charged with possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition,' Sibeko said. TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
29-05-2025
- TimesLIVE
Probe into attempted murder of Sandringham teacher leads to 8 arrests
The Gauteng organised crime investigation (OCI) unit has arrested three suspects and five alleged accomplices in connection with an attack on a Johannesburg teacher. Capt Tintswalo Sibeko said the officers are investigating an attempted murder case opened in Sandringham on December 3, where a deputy principal at a local school was shot and wounded. They traced two suspects to Jeppe and one in Phumula near Vosloorus on Wednesday morning. A few hours later, five more suspects, in a Toyota Corolla, were apprehended on the M2 highway, near the Maritzburg on-ramp within the Jeppe policing precinct. They were allegedly about to commit an armed robbery. Police seized five handguns and ammunition. 'Three of the suspects have been linked to attempted murder while five have, for now, been charged with possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition,' Sibeko said.
