Lekompo musician ‘Tsaka RSA’ in court on firearm charges

Lekompo musician Nkgodisheng Paul Madubanya, known as ‘Tsaka RSA’, was arrested in Rethabile Gardens, Polokwane, and will apply for bail on October 19.

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The case against Lekompo musician ‘Tsaka RSA’, who faces charges of possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, returns to the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on October 19. Illustrative image: File

POLOKWANE – Lekompo musician and internet personality Nkgodisheng Paul Madubanya (29), known as ‘Tsaka RSA’, appeared briefly in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Monday, October 12, after police allegedly found an unlicensed firearm and ammunition at his home.

Police arrested him on Friday, October 9, in Rethabile Gardens, as Review Online first reported. Officers had acted on information that he allegedly had an unlicensed firearm at the property, and they allegedly found the firearm and ammunition during the search.

He now faces charges of possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. His case was postponed to October 19 for a formal bail application, and he remains in custody until then.

Under the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, possessing an unlicensed firearm carries a sentence of up to 15 years’ imprisonment on conviction.

Police said they cannot share more details while the matter is before the court.