Zakhele Mthembu | In a violent South Africa, self-defense becomes a necessity

21 Apr

Zakhele Mthembu

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Some among us are not waiting for the state to save us, and it is good to see, writes Zakhele Mthembu.

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South Africa has one of the highest violent crime rates in the world. Our police service is not doing a great job of dealing with the problem. This necessitates coming to grips with the idea that it is quite natural, but can be forgotten, that your defence from threats is first and foremost your responsibility as an individual.

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