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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
In South Africa, 99% of firearm-related murders are committed with unlicensed guns, according to police data. Despite this, a new bill is advancing that would eliminate self-defence as a valid reason for firearm ownership, a revival of a proposal shelved in 2021 after public opposition.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Generalist.
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Your physical security risk in South Africa is increasing by government policy, not just by crime. Expect to budget more for private security, as the state's proposed measures will not affect the 99% of gun murders committed with illegal weapons.
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