Rheinmetall, a German arms giant, exemplifies the ethical and legal dilemmas of the global arms trade, with investigations exposing its use of loopholes to supply ammunition to volatile regions.

An IOL article exposed a troubling contradiction in South Africa’s arms export policy, highlighting Rheinmetall Denel Munition’s (RDM) role in the Gaza conflict. Despite opposing Israel’s actions, arms made in South Africa may be fueling the violence.