South Africa's crime statistics are staggering. In the 2005-2006 period there were 18,528 murders, 54,926 rapes, and 226,942 assaults, according to the Department of Safety and Security. But South Africa's crime now comes in unpredictable waves and tougher gun laws make it more difficult for anyone who wants to buy a weapon for self-defense. It can take a year to get a license after first obtaining a training certificate.
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