Question NW247 to the Minister of Police

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10 March 2017 - NW247

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Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police

(a) What is the danger allowance rate for police and (b) when was the last time it was reviewed and increased?

Reply:

A.   The Danger Allowance Dispensation was terminated in 2001 in the South African Police Service (SAPS) with the conclusion of Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council (SSSBC) Agreement 4 of 2001.

Agreement 4/2001, introduced a Service Allowance,taking into consideration the unique situation of the SAPS with regard to the affordability of the danger allowance and other allowances. The Agreement was a consolidation of the Danger Allowance, Special Danger Allowance and Standby Allowance into one amount of R400,00.

B.   The amount has never been reviewed since 2001, and it is currently on the agenda of the SSSBC, for review.

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