17/11/2025
23-year-old suspect, Sbongiseni Chauke, appeared at Mbibane Magistrate’s Court today, 17 November 2025, on charges of house robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and possession of ammunition.
The suspect was arrested on Saturday, 15 November 2025, at about 04:30 in Allemansdrift D.
According to information, police members on duty were responding to a house robbery that had occurred earlier on the same date, at around 02:00, in Allemansdrift D.
While en route to the scene, police noticed four males jumping fences in the area. The complainant, who was driving nearby, immediately stopped his vehicle and alerted the police that the individuals matched the clothing description of the suspects who had just robbed his house.
Police swiftly stopped their vehicle and pursued the suspects on foot. During the chase, one suspect threw a maroon school bag on the ground. Officers apprehended him shortly thereafter.
Police then escorted the suspect back to where he had discarded the bag. Upon searching it, they found the following items:
• One 7.65 calibre firearm with a serial number that appeared to be partially filed off
• One magazine with one live round of ammunition
• One R***y Mod 9mm pistol with one magazine (firearm replica)
• Housebreaking equipment
• One blue balaclava
• Two cellphones
The suspect was unable to produce a licence for the fi****ms.
Chauke appeared in court today, 17 November 2025, and was remanded in custody until 21 November 2025, for a formal bail application.