Question NW4133 to the Minister of Police
01 December 2015 - NW4133
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether an investigation was conducted into the alleged assault of a certain person (name furnished) at the hands of SA Police Service (SAPS) officers from the Upper Tugela Station on 9 April 2012; if not, why not; if so, what was the outcome of the investigation; (2) what was the involvement of a certain officer (name furnished) from the Upper Tugela Station in the investigation; (3) whether the specified person was detained by SAPS officers; if not, why not; if so, on what grounds; (4) whether the specified person was taken to a medical facility for examination and treatment; if not, why not; if so, what were the findings contained in the medical report?
Reply:
- The investigation of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm was conducted at Upper Tugela police station by W/O Ntelele after the case was registered as CAS 13/04/2012. The investigation was fully conducted and the case docket was submitted to the Senior Public Prosecutor for decision. The Prosecutor declined to prosecute any person in this matter.
- Capt Ngubane had no involvement in this matter. Members involved were from Borderline Unit who were not under his command or supervision and not stationed at Upper Tugela police station.
- Mr Zikode was arrested, charged and detained at Ematsheni police station for dealing in dagga and resisting arrest Upper Tugela CAS 7/04/2012. The accused (Mr Zikode) was found not guilty and discharged by the court.
- Mr Zikode was taken to Ematsheni clinic before he was detained in the cells on 2012-04-09 and he also went to Emmaus hospital on 2012-04-11. The doctor examined and confirmed that he had injuries, e.g. bruises and abrasions and the medical report is filed in the case docket.