By Nkhensani Chauke
President Cyril Ramaphosa has designated a new National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) to supervise the South Africa’s arms trade to ensure it aligns with international standards.
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni is set to chair the committee with Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel serving the as the deputy chairperson.
The committee includes 11 ministers and deputy ministers who will serve a five-year term.
The mandate of the NCACC is to implement government policy regarding trade in conventional arms to institute and foster for an effective and transparent control process which conforms to international law.
“The committee is responsible for the control and regulation of trade in conventional arms, and the protection of South Africa’s economic and national security interests by ensuring adequate control of trade in conventional arms,” the Presidency said in a statement.
It said the NCACC was responsible for fostering national and international confidence in South Africa’s arms control procedures.
Furthermore, the committee may conduct investigations, inspections and research related to conventional arms trade within or outside the country as needed.
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