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16-year- old Suspect Arrested

PARKTOWN – Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit in collaboration with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members have arrested a 16-year- old male suspect in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition during stop and search operations in Westbury on 7 November 2026.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the firearm belonged to his grandfather and that the suspect had stolen it from the safe. He was detained at Sophiatown and will appear before court soon.

As part of efforts to ensure a Safer Festive Season, police have intensified their operations and will not tolerate any form of criminality.

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The Maboneng Precinct: Transformation

The transformation began in 2009 with a single building: Arts on Main. Developed by Propertuity, this converted 1905 construction-and-distribution center became the anchor for what would become a world-class creative hub. It successfully lured back the middle class and the international community by offering something the sterile northern suburbs lacked: authentic urban grit blended with high-end culture. Arts on Main became the studio home of world-renowned artist William Kentridge, whose presence lent the project immediate cultural gravity. Today, the precinct spans several city blocks and is a kaleidoscope of murals, rooftop bars, boutique hotels, and independent cinemas.