GUNS are the leading cause of murder in South Africa: On average, 34 people are shot and killed every day.
Over the last decade, there has been a steady year-on-year increase in the rate of overall murders, including gun- related murders. In 2011/2012, approximately 6 570 gun deaths were reported (18 a day), whereas the most recent crime statistics, for 2022/2023, show a significant increase with over 13