According to the designated official dealing with the amnesty process, Captain Tefo Madibo, the amnesty period started on 1 December and will continue until 31 May 2020.
“The process is aimed at indemnifying people who want to get rid of unwanted firearms without being prosecuted. People who have firearms with expired licences can bring them to the police station,” Madibo says.
He points out that all the firearms handed over would first be checked to make sure they have not been used for crimes before indemnity is granted. Those whose licences have expired may also hand their firearms in and arrange to get them back once they have reli- censed them. This concession only applies to those who already have a firearms competency certificate.
For more information, contact Madibo at 018 787 9318/9 or 082 463 7023.