South African police have carried out a series of raids across the country as part of a wide-ranging investigation into an alleged right-wing plot to topple the government.
Police spokesperson Sally de Beer told BBC News Online that a number of arrests had been made, mostly for unlawful possession of firearms.

"The operation began at 0500 [local time] in all nine provinces, and by the end of the day we will have visited 94 farms and houses," she said.

She said the police are expecting those arrested to assist them in their broader investigation into the plot to overthrow the government, she said.

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