Question NW1234 to the Minister of Police
05 June 2018 - NW1234
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
What (a) total amount has his department spent on the Counter-assault Unit in each of the past three financial years and (b} has been the capacity of the specified unit in terms of personnel for each specified financial year?
Reply:
(a) The total budget for the Presidential Protection Services, is R88 038 000,00, which is inclusive of the Counter Assault Unit.
(b) 2015/2016 - 1162.
2016/2017 - 1 369.
201712018 - 1 382.
The above figures reflect the capacity of the Presidential Protection Services, which is inclusive of the Counter Assault Unit. The segregation of the capacity of the specified Unit, cannot be divulged, as this may compromise security.
Reply to question 1234 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE STERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018-05-23
Reply to question 1234 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
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