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POLL | Should firearms be totally banned in South Africa, even for self-defence? | SA News

Recent figures show about 31 people are shot dead every day in South Africa, reflecting a 35% increase in gun-related murders.

Firearm-related crimes remain heavily concentrated in the Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.

According to reports from the SAPS and local media, South Africa saw a sharp spike in gun-related violence during the week of January 19 to 26, reigniting debate about stricter gun control and whether firearms should be banned altogether.

In the Cape Flats, police recorded 42 gang-related murders and 19 attempted murders between January 19 and 25, with a worrying rise in mass shootings.

One of the most brazen incidents occurred at the Booysens…

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