Question NW2179 to the Minister of Police
05 September 2017 - NW2179
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What amounts has (a) his department and/or (b) any of the entities reporting to him spent on legal fees on behalf of the former National Police Commissioner, Ms Riah Phiyega, in her review application against the findings of the Farlam Commission; (2) what is the basis on which the legal fees for the said review application was paid on behalf of the specified person?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) The amount to be paid by the State Attorney, is R599 277,50.
(2) Legal fees were paid, since the findings made by the Farlam Commission were as a result of the position that former General Phiyega held. Due to her position as National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), it was decided to provide legal representation at State cost for her review proceedings.