WTF on East Coast Drive: KZN listeners share childhood gun stories
After reading a disturbing story which left two children dead, Bongani and Mags wanted to hear from KZN listeners who were exposed to guns during their childhood.
It's a story which has had a tragic ending for a family in Empangeni.
On Monday, our Newswatch team published an article about an 11-year-old boy who accidentally shot his 2-year-old sister with his father's licensed gun, then pulled the trigger on himself.
Read: Empangeni child shoots sister, turns gun on himself
After reading the story, Bongani and Mags decided to chat about the importance of gun safety and wanted to hear from listeners on the East Coast who found themselves exposed to a firearm growing up.
Not only did they receive many calls and WhatsApp messages, but Bongani also shared a very personal story about his dad's gun.
Take a listen to their stories in the podcast below:
If you would like to read more about gun safety and the laws surrounding firearms, check out the Firearms Control Act here.
Were you ever exposed or played with guns without your parents' knowledge during your childhood? Share your stories and comments below: