News24 | OPINION | SA marks Gun Destruction Day, but relicensing system collapse is undoing the wins

Posted on July 9, 2026 by CoreNews Africa

South Africa destroys thousands of firearms every year on International Gun Destruction Day, but a 74% collapse in firearm licence renewals is quietly putting just as many back into illegal circulation, writes Claire Taylor.

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News24 | OPINION | SA marks Gun Destruction Day, but relicensing system collapse is undoing the wins

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