Question NW2365 to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

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28 September 2017 - NW2365

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Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

(1)Whether any incidents of (a) theft and/or (b) break-ins were reported at military bases (i) in the period 1 January to 31 December 2016 and (b) since 1 January 2017; if so, in each case, (aa) how many in each specified period and (bb) at which specified base; (2) what was stolen at each base; (3) (a) in how many cases was criminal prosecution successfully instituted and (b) which items were retrieved; (4) whether she will make a statement on the matter?

Reply:

2365 (1) (a) Theft of State Property and 2365 (1) (b) Burglary Business Premises (Break-ins) – 1 January 2016 to 31 July 2017 = 417 Cases.

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases

2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases

2365 (2) What was stolen

  • 144 x Theft State Property (SP)
  • 71 x Burglary Business Premises (Burg Bus Prem)

SA Army

Rations, batteries, fuel, non-ferrous metals, cables, tools, cash, bicycle, documents, motor vehicle radio, ammunition, garden equipment, fire-arms, ICT equipment, electrical spares, liquor, irrigation equipment, television, motor vehicle parts, GPS, empty cartridges, camping equipment, fuel, rations, electrical parts, fire-arms, batteries, garden equipment, mattresses, communication equipment, doors, hair clipping equipment, music system, television, pluming equipment, electrical equipment, metalwork equipment, military clothing, refrigerator, non-ferrous metals

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases

2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases

2365 (2) What was stolen

  • 58 x Theft SP
  • 19 x Burg Bus Prem

SA Air Force

ICT equipment, liquor, irrigation equipment, rations, communication equipment, cables, photography equipment, non-ferrous metals, empty cartridges, generator, vehicle parts, light fittings, tools, television, rations, linen, fuel, plumbing equipment, motor vehicle speakers, gardening equipment, non-ferrous metals, liquor, air cooling system, tyres, tools, batteries, electrical appliances, musical instruments, compressor, crockery, equestrian jumping poles, gardening tools, door, motor vehicle radio, visual equipment, electrical spares, military clothing, generator, electrical equipment, clothing, batteries, visual equipment, cash, liquor ammunition

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases

2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases

2365 (2) What was stolen

  • 39 x Theft SP
  • 26 x Burg Bus Prem

SA Navy

Irrigation equipment, Television, fire-arms, fuel, ICT equipment, non-ferrous metals, electrician equipment, tools, rations, batteries, cables, hardware (bolts), cash, communication equipment, electrical appliances, maritime parts, gas cylinders, rations, fire-arms, irrigation equipment, plumbing, electrical appliance, safety clothes, battery, tools, speakers, television, alcohol, gardening equipment, engine, shooting range equipment, electrical tools, electrical appliances

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases

2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases

2365 (2) What was stolen

  • 9 x Theft SP
  • 14 x Burg Bus Prem

SA Medical Health Services

Compressor, ammunition, rations, medical equipment, air conditioning parts, stationary, ICT equipment, visual equipment, cash, television, sound system, batteries, electrical tools

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases

2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases

2365 (2) What was stolen

  • 11 x Theft SP

Joint Operations Division (Div)

ICT equipment, ammunition, rations, fuel, documents, batteries, hardware, communication equipment, goodwill parcels, medical equipment, batteries

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases

2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases

2365 (2) What was stolen

  • 2 x Theft SP
  • 3 x Burg Bus Prem

Human Resource Div

ICT equipment, cutlery, liquor, television, cash

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases

2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases

2365 (2) What was stolen

  • 2 x Theft SP

Defence Intelligence Div

Non-ferrous metals, batteries

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases

2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases

2365 (2) What was stolen

  • 3 x Theft SP
  • 1 x Burg Bus Prem

Logistic Div

ICT equipment, cash, sound system, alcohol

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases

2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases

2365 (2) What was stolen

  • 2 x Burg Bus Prem

Legal Div

ICT equipment

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases

2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases

2365 (2) What was stolen

  • 3 x Burg Bus Prem

Command Management Information Systems Div

ICT equipment

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases

2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases

2365 (2) What was stolen

  • 1 x Theft SP
  • 1 x Burg Bus Prem

Inspectorate Div

Cables, ICT equipment, fire equipment

2365 (1) (a) (aa) Number of Cases

2365 (1) (a) (bb) Military Bases

2365 (2) What was stolen

  • 3 x Theft SP
  • 5 x Burg Bus Prem

Military Police Div

ICT equipment, fire-arms, camping equipment, bicycles, non-ferrous metal, plumbing, cash

2365 (3) How many cases was criminal prosecution successfully instituted (14 Cases)

2365 (3) (a) criminal prosecution successfully instituted – (number of cases) [on 2365 (1) (a) Theft of State Property and (1) (b) Burglary Business Premises]

2365 (3) (b) which items were retrieved [on 2365 (1) (a) Theft of State Property and (1) (b) Burglary Business Premises]

  • 11 x Theft of State Property
  • 3 x Burg Bus Prem

Rations, ICT Equipment, non-ferrous metal, ammunition, rations, industrial tools, fuel, crockery, sport equipment

Whether she will make a statement on the matter? NW2610E” – Not applicable to the Military Police Division.

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