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Two Suspects Arrested, Seven Firearms, a Hand Grenade, Ammunition and Drugs Recovered

JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng police have arrested two suspects and recovered unlicensed firearms, a hand grenade, ammunition and drugs during an intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Organized Crime Tracing Team on Monday, 09 November 2026.

The team followed up on intelligence in Laudium, where one suspect was arrested after being found in possession of six 9mm pistols, five 9mm magazines, one hand grenade and drugs.

Following the arrest and information obtained during the operation, the team proceeded to Sandton, where a second suspect was arrested. The suspect was found in possession of one 9mm pistol, 28 live 9mm rounds of ammunition and drugs.

The operation resulted in the recovery of seven unlicensed firearms, a hand grenade, five magazines, 28 live rounds of ammunition and drugs.

Both suspects are expected to appear before the relevant Magistrate’s Courts soon on charges relating to the possession of unlicensed firearms, ammunition, a hand grenade and drugs.

Gauteng police remain committed to intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks, removing dangerous weapons from the streets and ensuring the safety and security of communities across the province.

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The Wilds: Rebirth

The “rebirth” of The Wilds is one of the most heartening community success stories in modern Johannesburg history. It was spearheaded by local artist James Delaney and a dedicated group of volunteers starting around 2013. Delaney began by simply clearing dead wood and trimming overgrown paths on his own, but the project soon evolved into a massive public-private partnership. The most iconic addition to the park during this revival was the installation of over 100 laser-cut steel sculptures of animals. These brightly colored owls, giraffes, antelopes, and monkeys are perched in the trees and tucked behind rocks, turning a walk through the reserve into a scavenger hunt for “industrial wildlife.”

Today, The Wilds is a thriving, safe, and dog-friendly space that hosts yoga classes, art exhibitions, and thousands of visitors every weekend. It has become a symbol of “active citizenship”—the idea that the residents of Johannesburg don’t have to wait for the government to fix their city; they can take ownership of their own neighborhoods. The park is also a critical ecological corridor; in a city that is increasingly paved over, The Wilds provides a habitat for indigenous birdlife and insects that would otherwise struggle to survive in the “concrete jungle.”