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This report presents a proposed Ministerial Policy on the Control of Firearms in South Africa, designed to reduce the proliferation of both legal and illegal firearms. It recommends replacing the Arms and Ammunition Act No 75 of 1969 with a new Firearms Control Act, implementing a two-tier licensing system (personal competency and firearm possession), and fundamentally restructuring the Central Firearm Register (CFR) to improve database integrity. The policy emphasizes stricter controls on handguns, the prohibition of automatic firearms for civilians, and the creation of 'firearm free areas' to combat lethal violence.

The 'Air Aware: Youth Statement on Air Pollution in Johannesburg' is a declaration by young people from various Johannesburg communities detailing the health and environmental impacts of air pollution and demanding systemic changes in air quality management, waste services, and youth governance.

The Youth Climate Champions Training Materials is a guide produced by WWF South Africa to empower young people to become active citizens and agents of activism in response to the climate crisis. The toolkit consists of six interactive sessions designed to provide youth with tools for community engagement, communication, policy design, and professional integration into climate solutions.