To establish the National Conventional Arms Control Committee; to ensure compliance with the policy of the Government in respect of arms control; to ensure the implementation of a legitimate, effective and transparent control process; to foster national and international confidence in the control procedures; to provide for an Inspectorate to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act; to provide for guidelines and criteria to be used when assessing applications for permits made in terms of this Act; to ensure adherence to international treaties and agreements; to ensure proper accountability in the trade in controlled items; to provide for matters connected with the work and conduct of the Committee and its secretariat; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Latest Developments:

The National Conventional Arms Control Act, 2002 (Act No. 41 of 2002) has been amended by amendments to R326 of 20 April 2012, as per Notice No. 520 of GG 43303, dated 11 May 2020.

The National Conventional Arms Control Act, 2002 (Act No. 41 of 2002) has been amended by Regulations, as per Notice No. R326 of GG 35283, dated 20April 2012.

The National Conventional Arms Control Act, 2002 (Act No. 41 of 2002) has been amended by “Commencement of the National Conventional Arms Control Amendment Act, 2008 (Act No. 73 of 2008)”, Government Gazette 35257, Notice No. 27 of 2012.

The National Conventional Arms Control Act, 2002 (Act No. 41 of 2002) has been amended by “National Conventional Arms Control Amendment Act, 2008”, Government Gazette 32136, Notice No. 425, dated 16 April 2009.

The National Conventional Arms Control Act, 2002 (Act No. 41 of 2002) has been added to the website by Government Gazette 24575, Notice No. 257, dated 20 February 2003.