1,800 state-owned firearms lost/stolen annually in South Africa, fueling firearm-related murders.
South Africa is grappling with the loss or theft of approximately 1,800 state-owned firearms annually, with only police reporting these incidents. The country has seen a rise in firearm-related murders, averaging 34 per day, largely fueled by domestically sourced illegal firearms. While police efforts aim to combat firearm crime, issues persist with unreported losses from entities like the SANDF, impacting overall public safety and crime rates.
October 18, 2024
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