PARKTOWN – The Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) continues to combat crime in striving to enhance public safety in gang violence affected areas in the province. AGU Visible Poling has, in a period of four months (June 2025 to September 2025), arrested 176 suspects for crimes which include murder, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and possession of drugs.
Among the notable successes, AGU arrested 21 suspects for murder, 11 for attempted murder, 94 for drug-related offences, 24 for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, two for illegal possession of ammunition, as well as four for illegal possession of firearm, highlighting the police’s determination to reducing gang-related crimes.
The AGU Detectives have for the same period, taken multiple new cases and accused to court. These accused are facing charges which include murder, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and possession of drugs. The AGU Detectives have also placed in court three cases, which have been concluded with a combined sentence of 17 years and four months for three accused;
-John Mokate was sentenced to nine years imprisonment for possession of unlicensed firearm and possession of ammunition (Moffatview case)
-Rowan Lloyd Hilmer was sentenced to eight years for possession of unlicensed firearm. Two years was wholly suspended for five years on condition that he does not commit a similar offence, and he was declared unfit to possess a firearm (Langlaagte case).
-Maurice Jordan Malgas was sentenced to four months imprisonment for possession of drugs (Langlaagte case).
The AGU’s proactive measures have also led to seizures, including 26 firearms and 452 rounds of ammunition, two stolen vehicles, over 600 grams of dagga, 480 grams of methcathinone (CAT), and over 10 000 grams worth of mandrax tablets. Other seized items include cellphones, medicine, knives, and substantial amount of cash, all contributing to the ongoing efforts to dismantle local criminal networks.
The AGU encourages community members to remain vigilant and report any suspicious and criminal activity to the SAPS Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or MySAPS App, you may opt to remain anonymous, all information received will be treated with confidentiality.
