Gun Free South Africa says firearm licence renewals have fallen by 74%, warning that tens of thousands of owners may now possess firearms without valid licences. The organisation wants stronger enforcement, legal changes and another firearm amnesty.
But can South Africans rely entirely on SAPS for their protection? A viral clip of officers allegedly retreating from an active crime scene raises serious questions about civilian self-defence and the right to be legally armed. Let me know what you think.