A Muslim social worker has had her firearm licence application denied, reportedly due to wearing a hijab in the accompanying photograph. The rejection comes amid growing concerns for the safety of social workers facing increased violence during their work. The woman is now seeking intervention from the Portfolio Committee on Police, arguing the decision is discriminatory and compromises her personal safety. She believes the hijab does not impede identification and should not be grounds for refusal. This case raises questions about religious freedom and potential biases within the firearms licensing process. The social worker hopes the committee will review the decision and establish clearer guidelines to prevent similar situations. The incident has sparked debate about the rights of religious individuals to self-defense.