Question NW2330 to the Minister of Police
23 December 2021 - NW2330
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Police
What action has rte taken with regard to CAS 108/08/2021 to hold a certain political party (details furnished) responsible for damage caused to property, cars and threats of violence undertaken during a march by the specified party in Phoenix on 6 August 2021?
Reply:
A task team of Detective Service members, has been established, at the Phoenix Police Station, to investigate the matter. The task team is currently conducting enquiries with the view to obtain eyewitness statements.
The complainant alleges that there is video footage, which could help to identify the suspects. Several attempts have been made by the task team to locate the video footage, with no positive results. Up to date, no suspects have been identified, Once the suspects have been identified by witnesses, as well as video footage, thereafter arrests will be made.
The task team is also in the process of tracing the organisers of the march, to obtain their statements. The case docket with be submitted to the National Prosecuting Authority {NPA), for prosecutor-guided investigation.
Reply to question 2330 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICANPOLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2021-12-15
Reply to question 2330 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
GENERAL BHCELE, MP
DATE: 2021-12-21