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 five months (January 2025 to May 2025), arrested 137 suspects for crimes which include murder, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and possession of drugs.
Among the notable successes, AGU has arrested 13 suspects for murder, 12 for attempted murder, 80 for possession of drugs, eight for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, nine for illegal possession of ammunition, and two for illegal possession of firearm, highlighting the police’s determination to reducing gang-related crimes.
The AGU Detectives have for the same period, taken 11 new cases with 17 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 four cases, which have been concluded with a combined sentence of 40 years for four accused;
-Dalyn Davis was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for murder and attempted murder (Sophiatown case)
-Chadwin Louw was sentenced to three years’ each for three counts of attempted murder. The sentence was wholly suspended for three years (Sophiatown case).
-Keenen Michaels was sentenced to six years’ direct imprisonment for possession of unlicensed firearm (Sophiatown case).
-Keyaan Billet received 10 years’ in prison for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition (Sophiatown case).
The AGU’s proactive measures have also led to seizures, including 14 firearms and 161 rounds of ammunition, two stolen vehicles, 702 grams of dagga, 389 grams of methcathinone (CAT), and 1659 mandrax tablets. Other seized items include cellphones, 153 grams of medicine, knives, a bulletproof vest, a toy gun, and substantial amount of cash, all contributing to the ongoing efforts to dismantle local criminal networks.
The Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Gauteng Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni has reiterated the commitment of the province to support the gang-violence affected policing precincts and the AGU with resources to sustain the current interventions. “We will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and bring justice to victims, while actively engaging and working with the community to build a safer environment,” said Lt Gen Mthombeni who went on to warn gangsters, “I want to highlight the recent conviction of 20-year-old Dylan Davis, who received a 20-year sentence for murder and attempted murder. This case, which was concluded in court on 20 May 2025, must serve as a strong deterrent to all the young men and women who involve themselves in gang-violence, terrorising their communities. However long it takes, we will arrest you and you will face the full might of the law”.
The AGU encourages community members to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the SAPS Crime Stop Hotline on 08600 10111, or MySAPS App, you may opt to remain anonymous, all information received will be treated with confidentiality.
