Gun buying craze in South Africa
Many South Africans are buying guns after communities were left to fend for themselves in the recent riots in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
The protests and looting caused tremendous harm, including R15 billion in property damage and R1.5 billion in stock losses.
Gun sales spike in South Africa
South Africans are rushing to buy guns and non-lethal self-defence weapons following the recent riots and after the government unveiled plans to stop licensing firearms for self-defence.
The spike in gun sales is no surprise, as many communities were left to...
Getting a gun in South Africa — and the fight against new gun laws
Armed South Africans who fought back against looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng last month have brought government’s controversial plans to amend the country's firearm laws back into the spotlight.
Government and anti-gun...