The SAPS claims to have destroyed about 20,000 firearms over the past six months, which were believed to be illegal.
The last time firearms were destroyed was on April 17 this year when 30,000 weapons were destroyed by smelting processes.
The destruction of weapons is seen as a positive point in countering its illegal possession, and the government believes this could lead to a dramatic reduction in gun violence.
Experts, however, say the weapons are being destroyed and thousands are again illegally smuggling the country into the area and robbing them of the robbers and murderers.
Many of the weapons were allegedly handed over to police by illegal owners after an amnesty period was announced.
