10/10/2026
AWEWE AWEWE: FI***RM AND AM******ON RECOVERED DURING ARREST OF 27-YEAR-OLD LEKOMPO MUSICIAN IN POLOKWANE
POLOKWANE — A fi***rm with its serial number filed off and 80 live rounds of am******on recovered during arrest of 27-year-old Lekompo musician at Rethabile Gardens in Polokwane on Friday, 9 October 2026.
The operation was conducted by the Provincial Tracking Team, Provincial Investigation Unit and Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit, in collaboration with Tshimollo Security and Investigations.
According to police, the team had been tasked with executing a warrant of arrest in connection with a crimen injuria case opened at Lebowakgomo SAPS in 2025.
The case arose from allegations that the suspect had posted vulgar and insulting remarks directed at a popular radio DJ on social media.
Following the investigation, the case docket was referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who directed that the suspect be arrested.
Police allege that the suspect was found in possession of a 9mm Norinco pistol with its serial number filed off, as well as 80 live rounds of am******on.
A separate case involving the alleged possession of a prohibited fi***rm and am******on is to be registered at Westernburg SAPS for further investigation.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 12 October 2026, in connection with the fi***rm and am******on matter.
He is also expected to appear before the Lebowakgomo Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, in connection with the crimen injuria case.
Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers commended the operational teams for their dedication, teamwork and successful ex*****on of the intelligence-driven operation.
He also praised the officers for executing the outstanding warrant of arrest and recovering the fi***rm and am******on allegedly found in the suspect’s possession.