Sharpshooters from the South African Police Service (SAPS) and South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are competing in a Combat Rifle shooting event in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. Officers from several provinces are vying for top honours in the two-day competition, which also includes civilian teams.
Some of South Africa's top sharpshooters from SAPS and SANDF are testing their skills at the Combat Rifle shooting competition in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. The event, which began on April 25, 2026, features intense rivalry between police officers and defence force members.
Officers from KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, North West and Free State provinces are competing for top honours over the two-day event. The South African Police Service highlighted on social media that police face stiff competition from SANDF members honing their marksmanship, with civilians from Combat Rifle teams also participating.
Police stated that such Combat Rifle exercises are essential for law enforcement officers to stay combat-ready and maintain required fitness levels. The competition underscores the ongoing training efforts to sharpen shooting precision among security forces.