A 59-year-old woman was disarmed after discharging a firearm at her home in Pretoria, which has raised concerns about firearm safety in Gauteng. This incident occurred just days after the death of influencer Ricardo Spies in a parking lot, further amplifying fears regarding gun-related incidents in the area, according to The Citizen.

Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressed a viral video showing him at a shooting range, telling an audience in Spokane, Washington, on September 6 that he resumed firearms and basic combat training in the United States due to rising insecurity in Kenya. He said he first trained in weaponry in 1990 but recent events prompted him to refresh his personal defense skills and train his family, according to Nairobi Wire.

Ndodana Tshuma appeared in a Johannesburg court facing charges of unlawful gun possession, with proceedings also covering an extradition request, according to SABC News. The broadcaster provided live coverage of the hearing. Details of the charges, the basis for the extradition request, and the court's decisions were not elaborated in the report. The case remains before the court, with further developments expected as proceedings continue.

Police in Akwa Ibom have arrested a suspected gunman following an alleged attack on a palace. This arrest is part of ongoing police operations aimed at combating violent crime, drug trafficking, and the illegal possession of firearms in the region, according to Premium Times.

Police in South Africa have arrested a second suspected drug mule within four days at OR Tambo International Airport. According to The Citizen, the suspect was detained while en route to Hong Kong, China. The arrest marks the latest in a series of drug trafficking interceptions at the airport, though authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect's identity or the quantity and type of drugs involved in the case.

A police investigation into Emfuleni Local Municipality's R16 million "ghost fleet" scandal has widened, with officers tracing eight additional vehicles to other municipalities and a private company. A supplier accused of fraud, corruption and theft has appeared in court as investigators follow the money trail. According to IOL, authorities are also probing links between the case and murdered whistleblower Martha Rantsofu.