Question NW2547 to the Minister of Police
25 November 2016 - NW2547
Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Is the SA Police Service aware of the activities of a certain group (name and details furnished), in the northern areas of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape; if not, why not; if so, (2) have any complaints been received about alleged vigilante actions by the specified group; if so, (3) have any investigations into these complaints been initiated yet; if not, why not; if so, what are the full relevant details?
Reply:
(1) The South African Police Service (SAPS) is aware of the existence of the Malabar Patrols and their activities.
(2) No complaints have been received.
(3) No. The SAPS Crime Intelligence, Eastern Cape is aware of the activities of Malabar Patrols. The activities of the aforementioned group are being monitored to enable a rapid response by appropriate units should any incidents of intimidation be detected.