Question NW546 to the Minister of Police
01 April 2016 - NW546
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What (a) is the current status of the investigation of Loate CAS 29/02/26 and (b) are the charges contained in the specified docket; (2) whether any suspects have been arrested to date; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any (a) suspects and/or (b) witnesses have been interviewed; if not, why not; if so, (i) when and (ii) what are the further relevant details; (4) when does he expect the investigation to be finalised?
Reply:
(1)(a) The investigation into Loate CAS 29/02/2016 is finalised.
(1)(b) Intimidation.
(2) Yes, two (2) suspects were arrested on 3 February 2016, and released on warning on the same date. The Prosecutor did not place the docket on the court roll and gave instructions to obtain further statements regarding the actions of the accused.
(3)(a) Yes, 2 suspects were interviewed.
(3)(a)(i) 3 February 2016.
(3)(a)(ii) The suspects submitted a warning statement and said that they were going to make a statement in court.
(3)(b) Yes, 3 witneses were interviewed.
(3)(b)(i) 3 February 2016.
(3)(b)(ii) There were 3 witnesses who pointed out the suspects that were detained and interviewed.
(4) The docket was sent to the Senior Public Prosecutor on 9 March 2016 to be placed back on the court roll.