Question NW2826 to the Minister of Police

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13 October 2017 - NW2826

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Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police

Was a retirement package approved for former National Police Commissioner, Ms Riah Phiyega; if not, (a) is a package being negotiated and (b) what are the relevant details; if so, (i) what is the total amount to be paid out to the specified person, and (ii) what is the itemised breakdown of this amount?

Reply:

No retirement package was approved for former National Police Commissioner, Ms Riah Phiyega. General Phiyega was appointed, as contemplated in section 7(1) of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 for a period of five years. The term of office of General Phiyega expired on 11 June 2017, and she was paid the normal service termination benefits associated with the termination of a contract of service in the Public Service.

(a) No package is being negotiated.

(b)(i) and (ii) Not applicable.

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