Question NW1209 to the Minister of Police
13 June 2017 - NW1209
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
Whether members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) entered the National Assembly (NA) chamber on 09 February 2017, if so (a) how many, (b) what weapons were they armed with, (c) which units did they belong to, (d) under whose authority did they enter the NA Chamber and (e) whether clear and present danger to the life and limb of the members of the National Assembly or the National Council of Provinces had been established before SAPS members entered the NA chamber?
Reply:
(a) No members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) entered the National Assembly (NA) chamber on 9 February 2017, because the NA does not form part of their deployment mandate.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.