Question NW1131 to the Minister of Police
03 August 2020 - NW1131
Mafanya, Mr WTI to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to a certain person (name furnished), who is a victim of brutal gender-based violence, details furnished), (a) what is the reason behind the specified person not having been given a new court appearance date to date (b) how does his department co-ordinate informing plaintiffs of new court appearance dates during the lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 an (c) why is gender-based violence not a priority case during the lockdown when an increase in violence against women was said to be the case? NW1433E
Reply:
(a)(b)(c) According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Administration System (CAS), ther are four cases, where a person with the same name and surname, as provided in this question, is a victim or complainant. In order to respond accurately, more detail will be required, e.g the name of the police station, the case number, the nature of the charge that the complainant has opened and the victim’s identity number.
Reply to question 1131 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2020/06/25
Reply for question 1131 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
Date: 02/07/2020