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Gun free south africa

In gang-stricken Atlantis, Gun Free SA driving home message that guns aren't fun

By Lauren Isaacs

Gun Free South Africa is working to eradicate toy guns among children in Atlantis, one of many Western Cape communities dealing with high levels of gun violence...

  • FILE: It involves tossing toy guns into a fire and in exchange children are handed an educational toy. Picture: Pixabay.com

    Local NGO looks to get rid of toy guns to tackle gun violence

    Gun Free South Africa runs programmes in Atlantis that has been dealing with high levels of gun violence.

    71 days ago
  • FILE: Police had arrived at the lodge over the weekend, after the owner called them in to escort Cloete from the premises. Picture: SAPS.

    Muldersdrift Lodge shooting: Gun Free SA slams easy access to firearms

    In a video that's gone viral, Len Cloete is seen at the Muldersdrift Lodge cocking his handgun and waving it in the air, before disarming a police officer.

    266 days ago
  • FILE: Community members hold weapons as they stand at a road block in Phoenix Township, North Durban, on 15 July 2021 to prevent looters from reaching the community. Picture: GUILLEM SARTORIO/AFP

    Calls mount for govt to do more after illegal firearms found in Phoenix

    Gun Free South Africa on Wednesday said the discovery signaled the possible circulation of more illegal guns in communities throughout the country.

    370 days ago
  • A spent shell leaves a pistol fired by a woman as she takes part in training organised by the women empowerment group Girls on Fire, in Midrand, on 7 February 2021. Picture: MARCO LONGARI/AFP

    Up in arms: Planned changes to gun ownership laws divide South Africans

    If proposed amendments to South African firearm ownership laws are approved, it will be illegal to own a gun for self-defence. This has prompted heated public debate and submissions to the Police Ministry. Eyewitness News looks at both sides of the issue.

    429 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied.

    Gun Free SA welcomes proposed scrapping of owning guns for self-defence

    The move by government to change the law has been met with criticism from some quarters.

    440 days ago
  • Emergency services on scene after a fatal drive-by shooting in Melville in the early hours of 1 January 2020. Picture: Twitter/@EMER_G_MED

    Gun Free SA: New Year shootings reflect ease of access to weapons

    Two people were killed and six wounded in Melville in a drive-by shooting, while 11 were wounded after being shot in Newtown.

    951 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS

    Gun Free SA to confront MPs with stories of female victims of gun violence

    Group director Adele Kirsten said Gun Free South Africa reviewed 21 gun-related femicides this year to represent the number of women shot and killed every week.

    1073 days ago
  • Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Gun Free SA: Crimes can be prevented if cops destroyed guns more often

    According to the NGO, 2,000 people across South Africa have died as a result of gun violence since the start of this year.

    1126 days ago
  • FILE: Police at Begonia Street in Mitchells Plain where a murder-suicide took place involving a Cape Town police officer. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    Gun Free SA calls on govt to strengthen gun-control laws

    This comes after a Cape Town sergeant, Granville Brooks, killed his girlfriend, her mother and himself on Thursday.

    1620 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS.

    Cops killing loved ones not new, says Gun Free SA

    This week, a Cape Town police officer allegedly shot dead his wife and step-daughter before wounding himself. The Millerton captain has since been arrested.

    1803 days ago
  • FILE: An R5 rifle, Z88 pistol, police radio &n a police bulletproof vest were found in the fake police car. Picture: Supplied to EWN.

    Gun Free SA wants harsher laws imposed on cops who lose guns

    SAPS statistics show 1,769 weapons belonging to officers were lost or stolen over the last financial year.

    2380 days ago
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    Has Gun Free South Africa lost its credibility?

    Ludwig Churr challenges recent claims made Gun Free South Africa.

    2749 days ago
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