The carrying of knives is genarally not illegal however there are laws
against carrying dangerous weapons.

Carrying a folding pocket knife would not be considered a dangerous
weapon, but carrying a 9" fixed blade knife into a rugby stadium would
be unacceptable. However, a 9" fixed blade knife would be perfectly
acceptable in the bush. You might look like a plonker with one on your
belt though :-)

If you are carrying a large knife in the city, it would be best to
treat it as if it were a firearm, and use the lock-up facilities at
places like courthouses, casinos, hotels etc.

I have been searched on entering nightclubs, and asked to hand over
even small pocket knives. It's best to do so, because getting caught
with any weapon in a nightclub will land you in big trouble: and not
with the police !!!

Many South Africans, men and women, carry some form of knife, either
in the pocket, in a handbag, or on a keychain.

DON'T TRY TO CARRY A KNIFE IF YOU'RE FLYING ANYWHERE.

Regards,

Marc