Lenasia man among two arrested for possession of explosives
It's unclear what the explosives were intended for.
The South African Police Service (Saps) in Botlokwa, Limpopo, has made an arrest involving two individuals, one of whom originates from Lenasia, Johannesburg. The suspects were apprehended on Monday, October 5th, 2026, near a filling station along the N1 North in Botlokwa. According to reports, the incident unfolded following a tip-off from an Uber driver who observed suspicious behaviour from two passengers he was transporting from Johannesburg to Nzhelele near Makhado.
The Uber driver, who operates in Gauteng, reported his concerns to police once he noticed the passengers' unusual actions. Upon response, members of the Botlokwa Prevention Unit arrived at the scene where they encountered the driver along with the two male passengers. A thorough search of the suspects led to the discovery of six water-gel explosives, three red-and-white insulated detonator cables, and two pairs of gloves.
The two arrested individuals are aged 49 and 29 years. The 49-year-old suspect hails from Lenasia, Johannesburg, while the younger suspect is from Ennerdale, Johannesburg. Both suspects are originally from the North West Province. They have been charged with possession of explosives and are set to appear before the Morebeng Magistrate’s Court in the near future. The investigation is ongoing, with police seeking to ascertain the purpose of the explosives and explore potential connections to other criminal activities.
Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers, Provincial Commissioner, lauded the Uber driver for his vigilance and prompt reporting to the authorities. Police authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities to the police, discouraging immediate confrontations with suspected criminals.
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