Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Alleged Limpopo firearm training facility raided

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says the discovery of a facility possibly carrying out military-related firearm training on a farm in Modimolle, Limpopo, raises "serious concerns". A cache of firearms and ammunition were discovered during the raid last week. Mchunu commended the Hawks and other police units for the operation that made the discovery. The facility was discovered two weeks after police uncovered a suspected military training base in White River, Mpumalanga. Phemelo speaks to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron.
12 Aug 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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