Question NW4246 to the Minister of Police
14 December 2015 - NW4246
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to his reply to question 3802 on 16 November 2015, what (a) legislation, (b) regulations and/or (c) policy provides for the (i) establishment, (ii) composition, (iii) powers and (iv) functions of the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure?
Reply:
(a-c)
The White Paper on the Transformation of the Public Service (1995) noted that the first democratic government inherited a system with poor integration and coordination. Hence in 1996 the Presidential Review Commission recommended a stronger cabinet secretariat, therefore Presidency was restructured in 1999 and a new system was put in place, including a new Cabinet cluster system and clusters of the Directors General.
SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE JCPS CLUSTER
The NATJOINTS is a Sub-committee that has been established to assist the JCPS DG’s Cluster. The sub-committee serves as the primary instruments for coordination at the officials’ level on key safety and security matters and promote integration.
National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is responsible for the development and implementation of operational safety and security plans, provide a safe and secure environment at big events, prioritise peace and stability of the country. The Committee is chaired by SAPS, Co-Chaired by SANDF and SSA, and meets every month providing regular reports to the JCPS 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)