Question NW1514 to the Minister of Police
04 June 2018 - NW1514
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What are the (I) full names and (Ii) rank of each police officer that was on duty at the Elandslaagte Police Station in KwaZulu-Natal at 19:00 on 5 May 2018 and (b) why did the police who were on duty not respond when a farm worker from the Springs Farm wanted to report a robbery and assault that took place on the farm that evening?
Reply:
(a)(i)(ii)There were four members on duty In the Community Service Centre (CSC), at the Elandslaagte Police Station, on 5 May 2018, at 19:00. The names and ranks are as follows:
~ Constable NS Sithole.
~ Constable PN Mazibuko.
~ Constable SP Ngcobo.
(b) The gate was closed, due to the attack on police that had taken place at the Elandslaagte Police Station, on 10 November 2017, during which a police official was shot. However, there Is a bell at the gate for the community to use at night when the gate is closed.
When the farm worker went to report the incident at the Elandslaagte Police Station, he was not able to press the bell because he had been handcuffed by the suspects, who had robbed and assaulted him. He did not shout for help and the South African Police Service (SAPS) members In the CSC were not aware of him standing at the gate. He then contacted a friend, who came and rang the bell. The farm worker was then assisted by the SAPS.
Reply to question 1514 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE 9SOEG)
Date: 28/05/2018
Reply to question 1514 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date:03/06/2018