Question NW1637 to the Minister of Police

Bodlani, Ms T to ask the Minister of Police

(1) Whether the SA Police Service (SAPS) has considered the request of the community of Ward 38 for permanent buildings for the Brackendowns SAPS; if not, why not; if so, what steps have been taken to ensure the need is met; (2) whether, given that SAPS is leasing from the City of Ekurhuleni, he has found that it is of benefit to SAPS to keep renewing the lease with the City; if not, what has been done to acquire the property from the City; if so, what are the reasons that it is wise to do so?