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Will the ban on firearms for self-defence make us more vulnerable to crime? Kanthan Pillay weighs in

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The Institute for Race Relations has said that the proposed Firearms Control Act in South Africa is going to make things even worse for women, who are targeted individuals for violent crimes in SA. BizNews Power Hour host Alec Hogg spoke to Kanthan Pillay, who founded the Capitalist Party in South Africa. One of the party principles was the use of firearms for self-defence, with a policy on training young women to use firearms. Pillay weighs in on the matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Jun 2021 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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