The Myburgh Foundation Emergency Support Team (EST) seized 15 rounds of live ammunition at a dilapidated structure in Toekomsrus on September 16.

According to the foundation’s founder, Randy Christian, the EST received information about suspicious activity at the structure and tried to contact the police. However, the response was delayed, allegedly due to the unavailability of a police vehicle.

“Members of the EST responded to the information and found that the alleged suspects had fled the scene. The team subsequently discovered 15 rounds of live ammunition at the structure,” Christian said.

He added that the team booked the ammunition into Mohlakeng Police Station for safekeeping under case number 808/09/2026. In one of the photographs sent to the Randfontein Herald, the ammunition appears to have been booked in at Mohlakeng station on September 16.

The Myburgh Foundation said it remains committed to community safety and considers the seizure a success.

The foundation added that it is continuing to follow up on information concerning illegal firearms and ammunition in an effort to restore peace and tranquillity within the community.

Captain Tintswalo Sibeko was approached for comment and clarity regarding the ammunition discovery, the booking of the ammunition, the status of the investigation, and the allegation that the police response was delayed due to the unavailability of a police vehicle.

“No case was opened, as the ammunition was found abandoned and subsequently booked in for safekeeping at Mohlakeng Police Station. No arrests have been made,” Sibeko said.

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Previous firearms discovery in area

This comes more than a month after a homemade shooting device and several rounds of ammunition were found abandoned in Toekomsrus on August 8, following a report of a young man allegedly in possession of a possible illegal firearm.

The discovery prompted renewed calls from the Myburgh Foundation’s EMT for increased police visibility and patrols in the community amid concerns about the reported random discharge of firearms at night.

Sibeko confirmed at the time that the homemade shooting device had been booked in for safekeeping. Sibeko clarified that the reference number provided to the foundation was not a case number, but an exhibit store reference number.

“At this stage, no case has been opened,” said Sibeko.

Sibeko added the investigation was ongoing to trace the owner of the device and confirmed that no arrests had been made.

Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation can contact the Crime Stop Line on 08600 10111 or submit information via the MySAPS app.