Question NW3802 to the Minister of Police

Reply:

(a) The composition of the NATJOINTS is informed by the core membership of the JCPS DG Cluster, and includes the following:

 Correctional Services

 Defence

 Home Affairs

 Justice and Constitutional Development

 National Intelligence Coordinating Committee (NICOC)

 South African Police Service

 State Security Agency (SSA)

 South Africa Revenue Services (SARS)

 Communications

 Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)

 Civilian Secretariat for Police

 Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)

 International Relations and Cooperation

 National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)

 National Treasury

 Social Development

 Stats SA

Co-opted departments/agencies include:

• Transport
• Basic Education
• Higher Education and Training
• Co-operative Governance/Disaster Management
• Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
• Airport Company of South Africa (ACSA)
• ESKOM
• TELKOM
• Metro Police
• Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Agriculture (DAFF)
• Border Management Agency (BMA)
• Labour
• Small Business Development
• Trade & Industry
• Health, amongst others

(b) The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is responsible for the development and implementation of operational safety plans, providing a safe and secure environment at big events, prioritise peace and stability of the country as well as handling issues of immigration and maritime security. The Committee is chaired by SAPS and meets every month providing regular reports to the DG’s. The Committee contributes to Outcome 3 of the MTSF. (Sub-Outcome 1: Reduced levels of contact crime and Sub-outcome 5: Ensure Domestic Stability).