Dangerous Weapons Amendment Act 29 of 1990

The Dangerous Weapons Amendment Act 29 of 1990 intends:

• to amend the Dangerous Weapons Act, 1968 [repealed in 2014], so as
• to further define certain expressions;
• to extend the power of the Minister of Law and Order to restrict or prohibit the possession of dangerous weapons to include firearms; and
• to increase the fines which may be imposed in respect of offences; and 
• to provide for incidental matters.

Commencement

• 2 July 1990 (Gazette 12605 of 2 July 1990)
• 1 January 1992, Sections 3(2) and 4-6 (Gazette 13626 of 15 November 1991)
• 1 July 1992, Sections  1(xLvi) and Ch. 5  (Gazette 13626 of 15 November 1991)
• 1 January 1993, Sections  20-21, 22(2) and 22(3)  (Gazette 13626 of 15 November 1991)