Question NW1157 to the Minister of Police
03 May 2018 - NW1157
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What is the current status of the investigation into CAS 123/12/2011 opened at the Amersfoort Police Station in Mpumalanga; (2) whether any suspects have been (a) questioned and/or (b) arrested; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) what are the names of the investigating officer{s) that was or were assigned to investigate the charges; (4) whether the case has been finalised; if not, what is the envisaged date for the finalsation of the case; if so, what are the details of the outcome of the case?
Reply:
(1) Amersfoort CAS 123/12/2011 - Stock theft, was closed as false, as the animals in question had strayed and were not stolen, as initially reported.
(2) The stock was found astray and therefore, no suspects were questioned or arrested.
(3) The particulars of the investigating officer cannot be divulged to ensure that the case is investigated without fear or favour.
(4) The case was closed, as false - strayed on 2011-12-20.
Reply to question 1157 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICES
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018-05-01
Reply to question 1157 approved/not approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 03/05/2018