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- Contents
- National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC)
- Nuclear Materials and Related Technology
- Control of Firearms, Ammunition and Related Material
- Control of Explosives
- Enforcement
- Department of Foreign Affairs
- South African Government
- The National Conventional Arms Control Act, No 41 of 2002 and its supporting Notices and Regulations.
- The Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act, No 15 of 1998.
- Anti-Personnel Mines Prohibition Act, No 36 of 2003.
- The NCACC is a statutory body that reports to Parliament and consists of Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers.
- No person may trade in conventional arms or render foreign military assistance unless that person is registered with the Directorate Conventional Arms Control (DCAC) and is in possession of a permit authorised by the Committee and issued by the DCAC. Permits are required for armaments development and manufacturing, marketing, contracting, exporting, importing or transferring (conveyance) of conventional arms, which includes; weapons, munitions, vessels (land, sea and air) designed for war, articles of war, and related systems, components, technologies, dual-use goods or services.
- Applications for registration and permits are processed by the DCAC, which refers them to various departments for review. These reviews are considered by the Scrutiny Committee, which makes recommendations to the NCACC.
- The National Conventions Arms Control Act, No 41 of 2002 and its supporting Notices and Regulations.
- The Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act, No 15 of 1998.
- Anti-Personnel Mines Prohibition Act, No 36 of 2003.
- Part 1, page 1 to 24
- Part 2, page 25 to 49
- Part 3, page 50 to 74
- Part 4, page 75 to 99
- Part 5, page 100 to 124
- Part 6, page 125 to 149
- Part 7, page 150 to 174
- Part 8, page 175 to 199
- Part 9, page 200 to 216
- Regulation 26156a - p1 to 99
- Regulation 26156b - p100 to 124
- Regulation 26156c - p125 to 149
- Regulation 26156d - p150 to 174
- Regulation 26156e - p175 to 199
- Regulation 26156f - p200 to 224
- Regulation 26156g - p225 to 249
- Regulation 26156h - p250 to 274
- Regulation 26156i - p275 to 299
- Regulation 26156j - p300 to 324
- Regulation 26156k - p325 to 388
- Notice 2664c - Notice, Schedule 1, 20 August 2004
- The authorisation and classification of all explosives manufactured in and imported into South Africa
- The issuing of explosives import, export, transit, transport and user permits to registered persons and entities
- The licensing of explosives vehicles and explosives magazines
- Ensuring that all plastic explosives manufactured or imported are marked for the purposes of detection
- SAPS (Crimes against the State- CATS);
- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA); and
- Border Police.
National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC)
Background Information
Legislation:
The authority responsible for the control over trade in conventional arms and rendering of foreign military assistance is the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC).
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Postal Address:
The Chairperson National Conventional Arms Control Committee Private Bag x910 PRETORIA 0001 |
Physical Address:
Directorate Conventional Arms Control Defence Secretariat Office 1.4.166 Cnr Nossob and Rigel Streets Erasmusrand x3 PRETORIA |
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Telephone: +27 (12) 355-6223
Fax: +27 (12) 355-6274 | |
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Regulations:
National Conventional Arms Control Act: Regulations
Policy:
Presentation:
Nuclear Materials and Related Technology
Background Information
The Minister of Minerals and Energy and its control structures, are
responsible for the control over the export of source and special
fissionable materials, as well as equipment or material especially
designed or prepared for the processing, use or production of special
fissionable material (NSG Part 1).
The role of the Department in terms of the Nuclear sector is to administer
all nuclear matters as required by legislation and international agreements
Note: Dual-use nuclear related items are controlled by the NPC.
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Legislation:
Regulations:
Control of Firearms, Ammunition and Related Material
Background Information
The authority responsible for the control over firearms, ammunition
and related material is the Department for Safety and Security.
No person may acquire or possess a firearm, ammunition or related
material unless that person is in possession of a license, permit or
authorisation issued by the South African Police Service.
No person may manufacture or trade in firearms and/or ammunition or
conduct business as a gunsmith unless in possession of a licence issued
by the South African Police Service.
Applications for firearm licences, permits or authorisations must be
submitted to the relevant Designated Firearms Officer at the local Police
Station.
Applications for export of firearms and ammunition, controlled in terms
of the Firearms Control Act, No 60 of 2000, must be submitted to the NCACC
for approval.
Webpage: www.saps.gov.za
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Legislation:
Regulations:
Control of Explosives
Background Information
The Chief Inspector of Explosives, is appointed by the Minister for Safety and
Security and is responsible for the control over explosives. Some of the Chief
Inspector’s functions include:
Applications for registration, licences and permits must be submitted to the Chief
Inspector’s Office in Pretoria.
Note: The issuing of import, export and transit permits for military explosives,
explosive ordinance and tear-gas, is subject to permits issued by the NCACC and NPC.
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Legislation:
Enforcement
Background Information
It is required that Industry complies with South African arms control and
non-proliferation policy and legislation and implement compliance processes
and procedures.
Various Government Departments and Agencies act in a supporting capacity,
amongst others:
Enforcement: SAPS Enforcement: The National Prosecuting
Enforcement: Department of Foreign Affairs
Background Information
The Department of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the development,
promotion and execution of all aspects of South Africa’s foreign policy
as entrusted to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Foreign
Affairs, in accordance with recognised diplomatic practice, is charged
with the responsibility for South Africa’s foreign policy, not only with
regard to the political aspects thereof, but also insofar as the supervision
and co-ordination of South Africa’s economic, trade, financial, military,
agriculture, health, social, cultural, and other relations which may have
an impact on other countries.
Within the Department of Foreign Affairs the Directorate: Disarmament
and Non-Proliferation works in the areas of national, regional and
international arms control, as well as international and regional
negotiations.
Policy for the Control of Trade in Conventional Arms
NCACC Presentation
Contact details:
Postal Address:
Chief Directorate: Nuclear
Department of Minerals and Energy
Private Bag x59
0001 PRETORIA
Physical Address:
Mineralia Centre
Cnr Visagie and Andries Streets
PRETORIA
Telephone: +27 (12) 317-8009
Fax: +27 (12) 322-8570
Email: elsie.monale@dme.gov.za
Nuclear Energy Act, No 46 of 1999
National Nuclear Regulator Act, No 47 of 1999
Regulation R679 dated 23 May 2003
Regulation 740 dated 16 April 1994
www.saps.gov.za
Contact details:
Postal Address:
The Head
Central Firearms Register
Private Bag x811
0001 PRETORIA
Physical Address:
Veritas Building
Volkstem Avenue
PRETORIA
Telepone:+27 (12) 353-6111 (Firearms Call Centre)
Fax:+27 (12) 353-6211
Email: firearmscallcentre@saps.org.za
Firearms Control Act,
No 60 of 2000 as amended and its supporting Notices and Regulations.
Regulation 26156, dated 26 March 2004
www.saps.gov.za
Postal Address:
The Chief Inspector of Explosives
Private Bag x624
0001 PRETORIA
Physical Address:
184 Jacob Maré Street
PRETORIA
Telephone: +27 (12) 393-2767
Email: pta-explosives@saps.org.za
Webpage: www.saps.gov.za
Explosives Act, No 15 of 2003 as
amended and its supporting Regulations.
Tear-gas Act, No 16 of 1964
Legislation allows for the prosecution of transgressors. Legislation also allows
for the appointment of inspectors to carry out inspections and the investigation
of suspected offences.
(Crimes against the State - CATS)
Contact details:
Postal Address:
Private Bag x302
0001 PRETORIA
Physical Address:
218 Visagie Street
PRETORIA
Telephone: +27 (12) 401-3215
Fax: +27 (12) 320-4283
Authority of South Africa (NPA)
www.npa.gov.za
Contact details:
Postal Address:
Postal Bag 1837
0127 SILVERTON
Physical Address:
VGM Building
123 Westlake Street
Weavind Park PRETORIA
Telephone: +27 (12) 845-6431
Fax: +27 (12) 846-6337
Email: hzwart@npa.gov.za
Website: www.npa.gov.za
South African Border Police
www.dfa.gov.za
Contact details:
Postal Address:
Private Bag x241
0001 PRETORIA
Physical Address:
540 Pretorius Street
Arcadia PRETORIA
Telephone: +27 (12) 421-8015
Email: vreugdenburg@saps.org.za
www.dfa.gov.za
Contact details:
Postal Address:
The Directorate: Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Private Bag x152
0001 PRETORIA
Physical Address:
1234 Church Street
Colbyn
PRETORIA
Telephone: +27 (12) 351-1000
Fax: +27 (12) 351-1243
Email: disarm@foreign.gov.za
Webpage: www.dfa.gov.za