A 37-year-old man was allegedly threatened with a firearm at his home in Vosloorus Extension 20, in Katlehong, recently.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe victim was allegedly threatened by two brothers, aged 28 and 34, respectively.<\/p>
\u201cIt is reported that the suspects went to the man\u2019s home to demand taxi permits, during which time an argument ensued,\u201d said Capt Mega Ndobe, corporate communication official for the Katlehong SAPS.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the argument the two men allegedly pulled out their firearms and threatened the victim.<\/p>
\u201cNo shots were fired.\u201d<\/p>\n
The man opened a case with the Katlehong police soon after the incident.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe two men were found at the Vosloorus Basothong Hostel, where they were arrested,\u201d said Ndobe.<\/p>\n
The men will appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate\u2019s Court soon on charges of pointing a firearm.<\/p>\n
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