R40k??
You can fly do a return flight to Asia, buy the phone, with money left to enjoy a succulent Chinese meal!
Round trip flight + weekend hotel stay Hong Kong (ZA passport is visa free): R25k (Generously 20x $1250)
Vivo x200 Pro: R14k (2.4x HKD 5999)
Still R1k left to buy a succulent...
Think it's area DFO/CFR dependent.
My competency took 6 months. No SMS, checked with them every month till I got it
BUT that was with the old DFOs at my area.
The new DFOs are more legit now and actually does something in the 90 days cycle.
Not sure about competency status (never got a ref number) or renewals.
But for new applications, these were the status for each step of progress as seen on the SAPS website:
Application Submitted
SEND TO PROVINCIAL DFO
SEND TO CFR (AVS)
RECEIVED AT LICENCING SECTION
IN PREPARATION FOR...
Just some feedback on my temp printout collection, the DFO just needed the my ID.
Also PSA:
Remember the cost of locker storage payable on firearm collection, R250 a month at Safari Outdoor.