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One person was killed and two injured when a gunman opened fire at a Pretoria doctor’s rooms after an unknown number of robbers stormed the office, demanding cash.Image: 123RF/krisonealphotography
FIREARM AMNESTY

Only 2 weeks left to surrender unwanted or illegal firearms during amnesty

Illegal or unwanted firearms, firearm parts and ammunition can be surrendered to the police without fear of prosecution until January 31. Col Athlenda Mathe said with only two weeks left of the firearms amnesty, police are “concerned that…

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A 28-year-old police constable allegedly shot her 33-year-old partner and their five-month-old son in Mpumalanga on Saturday.Image: 123RF/123RF Premium
FIREARM AMNESTY

Police appeal to illegal firearm owners to take advantage of new amnesty

Police have urged illegal gun owners to take advantage of the new firearm amnesty which came into force on Saturday. Parliament this week approved a new six-month amnesty till the end of January next year. “The previous amnesty period…

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