Dangerous Weapons Act, 2013 (Act No. 15 of 2013)3. Prohibition of possession of dangerous weapons |
| (1) | Any person who is in possession of any dangerous weapon under circumstances which may raise a reasonable suspicion that the person intends to use the dangerous weapon for an unlawful purpose, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three years. |
| (2) | In determining whether a person intends to use the object as a dangerous weapon for an unlawful purpose, all relevant factors, including but not limited to, the following must be taken into account: |
| (a) | The place and time where the person is found; |
| (b) | the behaviour of the person, including the making of any threat or the display of intimidatory behaviour; |
| (c) | the manner in which the object is carried or displayed; |
| (d) | whether the possession of the object was within the context of drug dealing, gang association or any organised crime or any other criminal activity; or |
| (e) | any other relevant factors, including any explanation the person may wish to provide for his or her possession of the object: Provided that this paragraph shall not be interpreted as an obligation on the person to explain his or her possession of the object. |