Question NW115 to the Minister of Police
31 July 2019 - NW115
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What number of holding cells are there at (i) Crystal Park Police Station and (ii) Putfontein Police Station and (b) what is the (i) current condition of the holding cells and (ii) holding capacity for each cell at each specified police station?
Reply:
{a)(i)(ii) and (b)(i)(ii)
(a) Number of holding cells |
(b)(i) Current condition of the holding cells |
(b)(ii) Holding capacity for each cell |
|
(a)(i) Crystal Park Police Station |
Two holding cells |
Closed. Not fit for human habitation. |
10 |
One temporary holding cell. |
The cell is in poor condition, however, it is currently utilised temporarily before holding cell. the suspects are transported to more suitable holding cells. |
Five |
|
(a)(ii) |
None. |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Reply to question 115 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2019/07/16
Reply to question 115 approved
GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 2019/08/06