Police Minister Mchunu resolute to weed out illegal firearms in SA
Outlining his key priorities during a media briefing in Pretoria on Monday, Mchunu says additional resources will be allocated to tackle the use of illegal firearms.
Police minister Senzo Mchunu. Picture: SAPS/x
JOHANNESBURG - The newly appointed police minister, Senzo Mchunu, has announced plans to review and strengthen the country's firearm control regulations - a measure to deal with the growing use of unlicensed and stolen guns.
Earlier this year, Mchunu's predecessor Bheki Cele revealed in Parliament that nearly 2,000 firearms were stolen from the police service between 2021 and 2023.
Outlining his key priorities during a media briefing in Pretoria on Monday, Mchunu said additional resources would be allocated to tackle the use of illegal firearms.
"This is certainly contributing to the high levels of murder in the country. We are intensifying our efforts to remove illegal firearms from our streets and ensuring improved gun control measures. Legislation will be reviewed," he said.