Question NW1222 to the Minister of Police
23 May 2016 - NW1222
Filtane, Mr ML to ask the Minister of Police
Whether he is aware of the alleged irregularities (details furnished) at the Madeira Police Station in Mthatha, Eastern Cape; if not, will he institute an investigation into the alleged irregularities for the purposes of bringing a solution; if so, (a) what steps, if any, have been taken to resolve the specified irregularities, (b) what is the (i) progress and (ii) time frame of the specified steps and (c) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
The Provincial Commissioner of the Eastern Cape was not aware of the alleged irregularities as contained in the attached statements to this Question in Parliament, which are viewed in a very serious light.
(a) Two (2) Senior Officers have been appointed to conduct an in-depth investigation into the alleged irregularities at Madeira Police Station with a view to take appropriate action against whoever might be implicated in such irregularities.
(b) The investigation will commence immediately and is envisaged to be finalized within twenty one (21) days.
(c) Progress will be reported in due course.