28 September 2026

Armed Self-Defense — South Africa Edition

You could also title this, "Don't bring a knife to a gunfight." Pretoria homeowner shoots intruder after being stabbed in bedroom | Rekord

A 66-year-old Pretoria homeowner allegedly shot and wounded an intruder after being stabbed during an attempted house robbery in Garsfontein.

Garsfontein is a suburb of the city of Pretoria, South Africa.

When the homeowner questioned the suspect about what he was doing in the house, the intruder allegedly produced a knife and stabbed him in his upper left arm.

The homeowner managed to retrieve his firearm and fired five shots at the suspect.

Police had both taken to a local hospital. The would-be, bad guy remains in under guard.

The investigation is in early days.

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