Question NW1513 to the Minister of Police
04 June 2018 - NW1513
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Whether a docket was opened for a farm attack which took place on 5 May 2018 on the Springs Farm in Elandslaagte in KwaZulu-Natal; if so, what (a) is the case number, (b) are the details of the charges contained in the docket and (c) is the current status of the investigation into the case; (2) whether any suspects have been (a) questioned and/or (b) arrested; if not, in each case, why not; if so, (i) what are the relevant details in each case and (ii) are any suspects out on bail; (3) what are the names of the investigating officers who were assigned to investigate the charges in each case; (4) whether any forensic evidence has been concluded and/or presented to the investigating officer(s); (5) what (a) is the envisaged date for the finalisation of the specified case if it has not yet been finalised -and (b) are the details of the outcome of the case if finalised?
Reply:
(1) Yes, a case docket was opened for the farm attack, which took place on 5 May 2018, on the Springs Farm, Elandstaagte, KwaZulu-Natal.
(1)(a) The case number is, Elandslaagte, CAS 7/0512018.
(1)(b) The charge is house robbery.
(1)(c) The case is still under investigation.
(2)(a) No suspects have been questioned yet, as there is no identified suspect.
(2)(b) No suspects have been arrested thus far.
(2)(b)(i) No suspects have been identified yet.
(2)(b)(ii) Not applicable.
(3) The particulars of the investigating officer cannot be divulged to ensure that the case is investigated without fear or favour.
(4) The fingerprints that were lifted are positive, but have not been matched to identify the any suspect(s).
(5)(a) The investigation is continuing. The envisaged date for the finalisation of this case cannot be confirmed.
(5)(b) The case is not finalised yet.
Original signed MAJOR GENERAL
f/DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: DETECTIVE SERVICE
HK SENTHUMULE
Date: 22 May 2018
Reply to question 1513 recommended
Original signed LIEUTENANT GENERAL
DEPUTY NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: CRIME DETECTION
LJTSUMANE
Date: 24 May 2018
Reply to question 1513 recommended
Original signed GENERAL
NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 28 May 2018
Reply to question 1513 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 08/06/2018