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Gauteng police arrested 1 134 suspects and recovered two unlicensed firearms and ammunition during Operation Shanela II, which was conducted across the province over the weekend.

The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, led a high-density provincial Operation Shanela II in the Randfontein and Mohlakeng policing precincts in the West Rand District.

During the operation at the roadblock in Randfontein, police arrested 24 suspects for driving under the influence of alcohol, 10 illegal immigrants, one suspect for dealing in drugs, and 16 suspects for possession of drugs. Two suspects were arrested for selling liquor without a licence, while one suspect was arrested for possession of gold-bearing material. Police also recovered two unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

In addition, two liquor outlets were closed for non-compliance with the regulations.

Detectives arrested 786 wanted suspects, including 149 individuals linked to crimes against women and children.

The operation was conducted through a collaborative effort involving the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Department of Home Affairs, traffic law enforcement agencies, Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens, Community Policing Forums (CPFs), and private security companies.

Gauteng police remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents through ongoing crime prevention operations aimed at reducing crime and maintaining law and order across the province.

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Africa’s Economic Heartbeat and the JSE

Johannesburg is the undisputed financial capital of the African continent. It is classified as an “Alpha Global City,” meaning it plays a primary role in the global economic network. The city generates roughly 16% of South Africa’s GDP and is the headquarters for 74% of the major multinational companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa.

At the center of this economic power is the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Founded in 1887, just one year after the city’s birth, the JSE was initially a way to raise capital for deep-level mining. Today, it is the largest stock exchange in Africa and ranks among the top 20 in the world by market capitalization. The financial district has moved from the historic city center to Sandton, an area often called “Africa’s Richest Square Mile.” This shift reflects Johannesburg’s evolution from a rough-and-tumble mining camp into a sophisticated service-and-finance economy. Despite the decline in actual mining, the city remains the “command and control” center for the continent’s mineral wealth, telecommunications, and banking sectors.