by AfriForum | May 21, 2020 | Safety Media statements, Media statements
Brig. Lawrence Nkgweng replied earlier today to AfriForum’s letter to Bheki Cele, Minister of Police, about the possible extension of the firearms amnesty period. Nkgweng indicated that Cele had indeed approached Parliament to have the amnesty period extended by...
by AfriForum | May 20, 2020 | Safety Media statements, Media statements
AfriForum’s legal team today once again directed a letter to Bheki Cele, Minister of Police, to enquire about the possible extension of the firearm amnesty period. This follows after AfriForum also directed letters to Cele and Gen. Khehla Sithole, National Police...
by AfriForum | May 19, 2020 | Safety Media statements, Media statements
AfriForum is concerned that firearms handed in during the amnesty period for safe-keeping while owners apply for their licences, could be accidentally destroyed. Firearm owners who are making use of the amnesty period to re-apply for licences, are cautioned to make...
by AfriForum | May 12, 2020 | Safety Media statements, Corona (Covid-19 ), In the community, Media statements
The civil rights organisation AfriForum has voiced its concern that the South African government is using the COVID-19 pandemic to promote its ideologies and to severely violate citizens’ rights. This comes after several disturbing incidents involving peace officers...
by AfriForum | May 8, 2020 | Safety Media statements, Corona (Covid-19 ), In the community, Media statements
AfriForum welcomes the directive by Lt Gen Moeketsi David Sempe on 7 May 2020 that confirms, among others, that firearm licencing is now allowed and that police offices must accept renewal applications of firearm licences and competency certificates. This directive...
by AfriForum | Apr 24, 2020 | Safety Media statements, Corona (Covid-19 ), Media statements
AfriForum received a letter today in which Bheki Cele, Minister of Police, confirms that the applications by firearm owners whose 90-day-period to renew their firearm licences expires during the lockdown will be accepted after the lockdown and that these application...
