Question NW2625 to the Minister of Police
12 October 2017 - NW2625
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Police
Whether, with reference to the reply to question 727 on 31 March 2017, the required information has been verified yet; if not, by when will the required information be verified; if so, by when will the information be provided to Ms A Steyn?
Reply:
in line with question 727 here is the answear
(1) No. Research to compare the levels of brutality of murders on farms, with those of murders in urban areas, has not been conducted by the South African Police Service (SAPS).
(2)(a) 17 Murders on farms and small holding were reported to SAPS from 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2017.
(2)(b) In four cases, four firearms were stolen.
(2)(c) One firearm was retrieved.
(2)(d) In five cases, five perpetrators were arrested.