Question NW3091 to the Minister of Police
27 November 2017 - NW3091
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Police
(1) (a) How many SA Police Service (SAPS) members that formed part of the Cato Manor Serious and Violent Crime Unit were suspended as a result of alleged death squad operations that were carried out by the unit (details furnished) (b) of these how many (i) passed away whilst on suspension, (ii) retired whilst on suspension, (iii) are still on suspension and (iv) have had their suspension lifted and (c) in each case what are the relevant details including the (i) full names, (ii) rank and (iii) date of suspension; (2) (a) how many of the members are currently facing disciplinary action and (b) what are the status of these actions?
Reply:
(1)(a) There were 24 members, who formed part of the Cato Manor Serious and Violent Crime Unit.
(1)(b)(i) One member passed away whilst on suspension.
(1)(b)(ii)) Eight members retired whilst on suspension.
(1)(b)(iii) Fifteen members are still on suspension.
(1)(b)(iv) No members have had their suspensions lifted.
(1)(c)(i)(ii)(iii)
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No |
Rank |
Initials and Surname |
Date of suspension |
Service Termination |
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Major General |
JL Booysen |
2017-02-28 (early retirement) |
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Lt Colonel |
JM Olivier |
2012-11-09 |
2017-01-31 (retirement) |
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Captain |
SJ Smith |
2012-11-09 |
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Captain |
A Lockem |
2012-11-09 |
2016-05-31 (resigned) |
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Captain |
N Crouse |
2012-11-09 |
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Lieutenant |
M Panday |
2012-11-09 |
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Lieutenant |
MW Thabethe |
2012-11-09 |
2016-06-30 (resigned) |
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|
Warrant Officer |
R Naidoo |
2012-11-09 |
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|
Warrant Officer |
B Zondi |
2012-11-09 |
2015-12-31 (purchasing discharge) |
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|
Warrant Officer |
TE Mdlalose |
2012-11-09 |
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|
Warrant Officer |
EA Nel |
2012-11-09 |
2016-05-31 (purchasing discharge) |
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|
Warrant Officer |
ME Nkabane |
2012-11-09 |
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|
Warrant Officer |
A Pillay |
2012-11-09 |
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|
Warrant Officer |
J Marten |
2012-11-09 |
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|
Warrant Officer |
CJ Smith |
2012-11-09 |
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|
Warrant Officer |
PW George |
2012-11-09 |
2017-06-30 (early retirement) |
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|
Warrant Officer |
P Makhanya |
2012-11-09 |
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Warrant Officer |
A Ghaness |
2012-11-09 |
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|
Warrant Officer |
G Padayachee |
2012-11-09 |
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|
Warrant Officer |
AFJ Staltz |
2012-11-09 |
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|
Warrant Officer |
PJ Mostert |
2012-11-09 |
2016-07-31 (early retirement) |
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|
Sergeant |
RC Lee |
2012-11-09 |
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|
Sergeant |
TM Mkhwanazi |
2012-11-09 |
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Captain |
N Eva |
2012-11-09 |
(deceased) |
(2)(a) A total of 15 members, are currently facing disciplinary action.
(2)(b) The members are still on suspension.