Police warn of dangers after women flaunt firearms in viral clip

A viral video showing two women brandishing firearms has sparked outrage and renewed debate around the reckless handling of guns.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has since responded to the clip, warning that the careless handling and misuse of firearms pose a serious danger to both those involved and members of the public.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has noted with serious concern a video circulating on social media depicting women allegedly handling and cocking firearms inside a house.https://t.co/wNdh2sGsTN#GovZAUpdates pic.twitter.com/PUWQeLRqSS

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The video shows the two women pointing firearms at each other while laughing and exchanging banter.

National police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says the footage suggests the women may not be properly trained or authorised to handle firearms.

“Firearm owners also have a legal responsibility to ensure that their firearms are not accessed or used by individuals who do not possess the necessary competency certificates or firearm licences.

“The registered owner of a firearm may face criminal charges if found to have allowed unauthorised persons access to the firearm,” she said. “The implications may also be significant where the object involved is a toy gun, imitation firearm, or blank gun, particularly if it is used in a manner that creates fear, intimidation, or the reasonable perception that it is a real firearm.”

Mathe also reminded the public that firearms are not toys and should never be used recklessly, displayed irresponsibly, or used for entertainment purposes.

SOUTH AFRICA: Calls grow for the arrest of two South African women filmed pointing loaded weapons at each other for fun pic.twitter.com/8uFLiIehVH

— THEGRANDMABOY (@TheGrandmaBoy) May 15, 2026

So these women must be linked to police themselves or cartels protected by the SAPS.
If not those women will be charged by now, weapons confiscated and gun licenses revoked.

But hey we live in a mafia state. https://t.co/u7u9VR3yvZ

— #GeneraxionFearFokol🇷🇺🇵🇸🇮🇷🇨🇳🇰🇵🇿🇦 (@FreeGeneraxion) May 15, 2026

I told Y’all those women with guns will be on the wanted list…you don’t play like that 😭😭😭

— 🤘🏽Julianne🤘🏽 (@IrisJulianne) May 14, 2026

Two women mishandled firearms, and SAPS decides to lecture the rest of the country pic.twitter.com/lvt1a7Hg04

— Lifa CHRIS4ZEE 🇿🇦 (@LifaChris_) May 15, 2026