Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, 1993 (Act No. 87 of 1993)2. Determination of policy |
| (1) | Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, determine the general policy to be followed with a view to— |
| (a) | the institution of measures and the taking of initiatives to prevent the proliferation and development of weapons of mass destruction; |
| (b) | the encouragement of bilateral and multilateral efforts to eliminate weapons of mass destruction; |
| (c) | the promotion of free trade with the international community and the minimization of government intervention therein; |
| (d) | the imposition of a prohibition, whether for offensive or defensive purposes, on the development, production, acquisition, stockpiling, maintenance or transit of any weapon of mass destruction; |
| (e) | control of the use, transit or export of dual-purpose capabilities; |
| (f) | the imposition of a prohibition on all nuclear explosions and tests; |
| (g) | the discouragement of other states to proceed with nuclear explosions and tests; |
| (h) | the retention of the right of the Republic to the development, maintenance and promotion of— |
| (i) | defensive capabilities; |
| (ii) | conventional military capabilities which are not dependent upon any toxic, infective or nuclear effects as a means of warfare; |
| (iii) | capabilities necessary for domestic law enforcement and riot control; |
| (iv) | capabilities in respect of industry, agriculture, research, medicine, pharmaceutical industry and other peaceful purposes. |
| (2) | The policy contemplated in subsection (1) shall be determined by the Minister after consultation with the Council and with the concurrence of— |
| (a) | each Minister charged with the administration of any law which in the opinion of the Minister relates to non-proliferation; and |
| (b) | the Minister of Finance. |
| (3) | Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may at any time, by like notice substitute, withdraw or amend the policy determined in terms of subsection (1). |