In South Africa, it is legal to purchase, own and use pepper spray if used in self-defence.
It is criminal to use pepper spray out of anger. You could also be charged with assault if not used for self-defence and if used in a malice way. Pepper Spray is a non-lethal way of defending ones self especially when a critical few minutes are needed to get away from an assailant.
Shield Pepper Spray available in SA and surrounding countries.