Firearms Registry Scandal in Court as Gov Seeks to Remove Self-defense as a Right to Own a Gun

The North Gauteng High Court is hearing a case dealing with the troubled Central Firearms Registry.

A long-promised electronic system to link police with firearms dealers remains unimplemented, despite a court order dating back to 2019.

Industry leaders are demanding answers from SAPS, citing delays, a R293 million tender, and growing operational concerns. At the same time, heated debate continues over proposed changes to the Firearms Control Amendment Bill, dividing stakeholders across the country.

Guests: Attorney Martin Hood, representing the South African Arms and Ammunition Dealers’ Association. He is also a firearm law expert Mike Bolhuis, Specialist private investigator: