Questions and Replies

Reply:

(a)(i) The Minister of Police visited a scene on the N1 highway, at the Huguenot tunnel, where eight suspects were apprehended. He asked for their names and destination and urged them to cooperate with the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) investigation. The Minister did not attend any scene where a coffin was searched or present.

(a)(ii) Not applicable.

(a)(iii) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

Reply:

(1) A case of fraud is being investigated. The Investigating Officer made contact with the person who completed the 3M(a), Preamble to Statement and the 3M(b), A1 Statement, as attached in the case docket, which provide information on the complainant. This person promised to identify someone who will assist the Investigating Officer. To date, this information has not been brought forward.

The A1 statement was submitted by an advocate, who is currently in the United States of America (USA) and the statement was not made under oath. The Investigating Officer also visited the church, which is the object of the dispute, to conduct further investigation.

The Investigating Officer will again approach the abovementioned person, to assist him in the investigation of the case.

(2) No, a statement will not be made on the matter.

Reply:

(a)(b)(c)(i)(ii)

(i) Province	(ii) 2014/2015
	(a) Reported	(b) Investigated	(c) Prosecuted
Eastern Cape	14	14	11
Free State	5	5	3
Gauteng	4	4	3
KwaZulu-Natal	6	6	4
Limpopo	12	12	10
Mpumalanga	1	1	1
North West	5	5	4
Northern Cape	2	2	2
Western Cape	5	5	5
TOTAL	54	54	43

(i) Province	(ii) 2015/2016
	(a) Reported	(b) Investigated	(c) Prosecuted
Eastern Cape	11	11	6
Free State	5	5	5
Gauteng	9	9	7
KwaZulu-Natal	5	5	2
Limpopo	9	9	7
Mpumalanga	3	3	3
North West	2	2	1
Northern Cape	2	2	1
Western Cape	4	4	2
TOTAL	50	50	34

(i) Province	(ii) 2016/2017
	(a) Reported	(b) Investigated	(c) Prosecuted
Eastern Cape	3	3	2
Free State	5	5	2
Gauteng	3	3	1
KwaZulu-Natal	2	2	0
Limpopo	4	4	2
Mpumalanga	4	4	0
North West	2	2	1
Northern Cape	4	4	4
Western Cape	7	7	7
TOTAL	34	34	19

Reply:

(a) The status of the Cato Manor Investigation is that the cases are currently in the Durban High Court pending the determination of a trial date. The case was in court on 10 November 2017 and was then further remanded to 08 October 2018 due to the accused awaiting a separate Court process in their challenge of the racketeering charges authorized by the National Director of Public Prosecutions.

(b) The investigation was completed in 2012 and the accused appeared in Court on the 24 August 2012, after which the case was remanded to the High Court

One of the accused General Booysen then challenged the racketeering charge against him, the Court found in his favour , then the charges against him were dropped.

After the appointment of the new NDPP, Adv Shaun Abrahams, the charges were reinstated. General Booysen now with all the accused are challenging the racketeering charges, hence the case has been remanded to 08 October 2018 to allow that process to be concluded

Reply:

1. From 5 July 2014 to 20 July 2017.

(2)(a) The residence was guarded on a 24-hour basis.

(2)(b)(i) Two members were on duty during the day and two, during the night, thereby maintaining a 24-hour guard duty capacity.

(2)(b)(ii) A Nyala armoured vehicle was permanently posted at the said residence. An additional soft top vehicle, single/double cab bakkie or a combi, was used by the members, who performed duties at the residence.

(3)(a)(i)(ii) The former Minister of Police, Minister Nhleko, was afforded static guard duties by the Provincial Commissioner: KwaZulu-Natal, as a result of his portfolio, as the Minister of Police.

(3)(b) Salaries: Constables @ R 17,79, per hour x 2 shifts (normal rate) = R 853,92. Sunday rate @ R35,58, per hour. Total for the period is R813 785,76.

Fuel: 60km @ R4, 98 km, per day = R298,80 x 2 = R597,60 for a 24 hour period x 1 110 days = R663 336,00.

(4) No, Minister Nhleko was the Minister of Police during the period of guard duties and was, therefore, afforded static guard duties at his residence, by the Provincial Commissioner based on the Minister’s portfolio.

(5) No.

Reply:

(1)	Four members are currently working at the Mail Centre, at the OR Tambo International Airport. The Mail Centre operates from 07:30 to 16:00, from Monday to Friday and is, therefore, not operational on a 24-hour shift basis.
(2)(a)(b)	The Component: Organisational Development, is currently revising the structure of the South African Police Service (SAPS), at the OR Tambo International Airport. Once a revised structure has been approved, the SAPS Management will revisit the deployment at the Mail Centre and other environments, to enhance law enforcement at the airport.

Reply:

(1)(a)(i) The number of persons that were identified by the South African Police Service (SAPS), as having been victims of human trafficking and who were leaving the country, is as follows:

Province	2012/2013	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	Total
Eastern Cape	0	0	0	0	0	0
Free State	0	0	0	0	0	0
Gauteng	3	3	2	1	0	9
KwaZulu-Natal	0	0	0	0	0	0
Limpopo	0	0	0	0	0	0
Mpumalanga	0	1	0	0	0	1
North West	0	0	0	0	0	0
Northern Cape	0	0	0	0	0	0
Western Cape	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total	3	4	2	1	0	10

(1)(a)(ii) The number of persons that were identified by the SAPS, as having been victims of human trafficking and who were brought into the country, is as follows:

Province	2012/2013	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	Total
Eastern Cape	0	0	0	0	0	0
Free State	0	0	0	0	1	1
Gauteng	0	0	0	12	12	24
KwaZulu-Natal	0	0	0	0	65	65
Limpopo	0	53	72	32	13	170
Mpumalanga	5	2	0	0	0	7
North West	0	0	0	4	64	68
Northern Cape	0	0	0	0	0	0
Western Cape	2	1	2	0	0	5
Total	7	56	74	48	155	340

(1)(b)(c) and (2)(a)(b) An annexure is attached and contains the following information:

(1)(b) The country of origin of each victim.

(1)(c) The country where the victims were rescued.

(2)(a) Suspects apprehended.

(2)(b) The current status of each case.

Reply:

(a)(i) A-Status (Commercial Ports of Entry):

40 Commercial Ports of Entry, comprising 21 Land Ports of Entry, 10 Air Ports of Entry and nine Sea Ports of Entry.

(a)(ii) B-Status (Semi-Commercial Ports of Entry):

28 Semi-Commercial Ports of Entry.

(a)(iii) C-Status (Non-Commercial Ports of Entry):

4 Non-Commercial Ports of Entry.

1 Tourist Access Facility.

(b)(i)(ii) Number of staff employed:

	(ii) 2013/2014	(ii) 2014/2015	(ii) 2015/2016	(ii) 2016/2017	(ii) 2017/2018
	*SAPS	**PSA	SAPS	PSA	SAPS	PSA	SAPS	PSA	SAPS	PSA
(i) A-Status	4 991	569	4 675	345	4 432	339	4 467	321	4 737	324
(i) B-Status	471	86	415	65	493	77	487	75	515	67
(i) C-Status	51	13	49	13	47	12	48	5	43	10
Total	5 513	668	5 139	423	4 972	428	5 002	401	5 295	401

* Personnel employed in terms of the South African Police Act.

** Personnel employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

(b)(ii) Annual expenditure for border posts and the management thereof is inclusive of compensation for employees, as well as other operational expenses.

2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018 up to the 2nd Quarter
R1 540 486 160,00	R1 614 556 215,00	R1 685 715 156,00	R1 801 089 780,00	R979 389 218,00 (up to 30 Sept 2017)

Reply:

a) A total of 691 drug-related cases from the Boksburg North Police Station went to court during the 2016/2017 financial year.

b) A total of 89 drug-related cases ended in successful convictions in the 2016/2017 financial year.

Reply:

1. The total cost for providing security for the specified person, from 1 November 2016, is R 797 724,62.

2. No, further details may expose protected security information, furthermore a statement is not a requirement, in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

Reply:

The Civilian Secretrariat for Police Service (CSPS) has not awarded any contract to any company, nonprofit organisation or individual consultant to facilitate the public consultation process for the White Paper on Saftey & Security.

A consultant has been contracted by an International Development Partner, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), to provide technical assistance to the Civilian Secretariat to draft an implementation framework and related outputs for the White Paper on Safety and Security. The focus of this consultant’s assignment is research, which is complemented by a process of engagements accross different government sectors and spheres and with relevant civil society and academic role-players active in the violence and crime prevention sector.

The GIZ support to the CSPS is being provided in the framework of the ongoing South African-German cooperation programme on violence and crime prevention, the German contribution to which is implemented on behalf of the German government by GIZ. The programme is part of the bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

1. The consultant’s name is Ms. Melanie Lue-Dugmore
2. The value of the contract between GIZ and the consultant is up to a maximum of R280.000. GIZ is covering the costs of professional fees, while the Civilian Secretariat is covering the travel and accommodation costs of the consultant during the performance of the assignment.  
3. The contract period is from 18 August 2017 to 31 March 2018.
4. The services of the consultant were procured by GIZ strictly in line with its standard procurement rules and regulations. The contract was awarded directly on the grounds of cost efficiency and highly suitable expertise based on the fact that the consultant had previously played an instrumental role in the development of the White Paper on Safety and Security as part of the team from the Consortium on Crime and Violence Prevention, which had originally been contracted by the Civilian Secretariat to assist in the drafting of the White Paper.

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)

No	Rank	Initials and Surname	Date of suspension	Service Termination
	Major General	JL Booysen		2017-02-28 (early retirement)
	Lt Colonel	JM Olivier	2012-11-09	2017-01-31 (retirement)
	Captain	SJ Smith	2012-11-09
	Captain	A Lockem	2012-11-09	2016-05-31 (resigned)
	Captain	N Crouse	2012-11-09
	Lieutenant	M Panday	2012-11-09
	Lieutenant	MW Thabethe	2012-11-09	2016-06-30 (resigned)
	Warrant Officer	R Naidoo	2012-11-09
	Warrant Officer	B Zondi	2012-11-09	2015-12-31 (purchasing discharge)
	Warrant Officer	TE Mdlalose	2012-11-09
	Warrant Officer	EA Nel	2012-11-09	2016-05-31 (purchasing discharge)
	Warrant Officer	ME Nkabane	2012-11-09
	Warrant Officer	A Pillay	2012-11-09
	Warrant Officer	J Marten	2012-11-09
	Warrant Officer	CJ Smith	2012-11-09
	Warrant Officer	PW George	2012-11-09	2017-06-30 (early retirement)
	Warrant Officer	P Makhanya	2012-11-09
	Warrant Officer	A Ghaness	2012-11-09
	Warrant Officer	G Padayachee	2012-11-09
	Warrant Officer	AFJ Staltz	2012-11-09
	Warrant Officer	PJ Mostert	2012-11-09	2016-07-31 (early retirement)
	Sergeant	RC Lee	2012-11-09
	Sergeant	TM Mkhwanazi	2012-11-09
	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.

Reply:

The disciplinary hearing is chaired by Advocate Terry Motau, SC, a practising advocate at the Johannesburg Bar. The employer representative (pro forma prosecutor), is Advocate MJ Ramaepadi, also a practising advocate at the Johannesburg Bar.

Reply:

(1)(a) On 20 September 2017, a total of 1 661 158 individual firearm owners (civilians) had one or more firearms registered in their names, on the Central Firearm Register (CFR) data base.

(1)(b)(i)(ii) The information with regards to paragraph (1)(b)(i) and (ii), is not readily available as it must be verified, before the information can be submitted. A request is hereby made for an extension, in order to provide the correct information, as soon as it is received.

(2)(a) A total of 81 931 firearms, registered on the CFR data base, belonging to individual firearm owners (civilians), were reported lost or stolen during the period, 1 January 2007 to 20 September 2017.

(2)(b) A total of 37 411 firearms with serial numbers, were recovered during the period, 1 January 2007 to 20 September 2017, which are linked to individuals firearms owners (civilians), who are registered on the CFR data base.

(3) A total of 29 682 unregistered firearms, (firearms with a serial numbers that has never been registered on the CFR database, or where the serial numbers have been erased/filed off, or firearms with duplicate serial numbers), were recovered during the period, 1 January 2007 to 20 September 2017.

(4)(a) A total of 15 489 firearms, belonging to official institutions, were reported lost or stolen during the period, 1 January 2007 to 20 September 2017.

(4)(b) A total of 4 980 firearms, with serial numbers, were recovered during the period, 1 January 2007 to 20 September 2017, and were linked to official institutions, as registered on the CFR data base

Reply:

The Minister does not intend withdrawing the comments made at the launch of the SAPS Tactical Response Teams in Pretoria. The minister used accepted higher grade standard language in both isiZulu and English.

“Crushing of balls” means crushing violent criminals courage, it is accepted that the courage or aggression could come from the amount of testosterone produced hence the English saying.

“Bazowuchama bawuphuze” means those who do whatever acts (in this case, violent criminals) would receive concomitant and proportional response hence the isiZulu a idiom loosely translated as “they shall pee and drink their urine”

The Minister is on record promoting his new policy of de-escalation policing, depoliticized, professionalized and constitutional democracy policing.

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(aa)(bb)(ii)(b)(c)

(i)(aa) 2015/2016	(i)(bb) 2016/2017	(ii) 1 April 2017 to date	(b) Date of escape	(c) Officers on duty
0	0	0	Not applicable	Not applicable

(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii) Not applicable.

Reply:

1. Employees of the South African Police Service (SAPS), who are appointed in terms of the SAPS Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995) and who have reached the age of 60 years, as provided for by the Pension Funds Amendment Act, 2001 (Act No. 65 of 2001), must retire with pension, upon reaching that age, except in extraordinary circumstances, as contained in section 45(7)(a) of the SAPS Act.

The specified person reached the age of 60, on 12 November 2016, but was employed on a contractual basis, for a period of seven years, following his appointment, on 10 September 2015, as the National Head of the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), by the former Minister of Police.

2. No, the Department was not approached by the individual with a request for an early retirement from the SAPS.

Reply:

a) The Commander of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS), including four other members were dismissed in December 2016. Subsequently, Lieutenant Colonel Tantsi has been appointed as the Acting Unit Commander. The post will shortly be advertised, for the appointment of a permanent unit commander.

• In August 2012, the personnel strength of the FCS Unit comprised 16 members, while in August 2017, it comprised 15 members.

b) The comparative staff allocation at Khayelitsha Police Station is as follows:

• August 2012, the police station was allocated 310 members.
• August 2017, the police station was allocated 324 members.

c) The policy that was approved by the South African Police Service (SAPS), in 2003, “Release of Crime Statistics: Department of Safety and Security” directs that crime statistics will be released annually. The policy states that, “A fully analysed and contextualised report on recorded crime in South Africa, including inter alia, the national, provincial and area statistics, will only be released and placed on the SAPS’s website, annually (once a year). Prior to its public release, the report will be presented to Cabinet, to inform the latter about its contents. Cabinet will then approve the release of the crime statistics to the public.

However, in 2016, the SAPS approached Cabinet to obtain approval for the release of crime statistics, on a quarterly basis. The process which is followed when releasing quarterly crime statistics, remains the same, i.e. Cabinet approves of the crime statistics to the public.

The SAPS does not intend to release monthly crime statistics, as this would have to be approved by Cabinet.

d) The clearance phase for the Makhaza (Khayelitsha) site, has been completed. The planning and design phase will be completed in the 2018/2019 financial year. Construction will commence and should be finalised within the 2022/2023 financial year.

e) The number of backlog case entries (exhibits), registered but not yet finalised, exceeding the prescribed timeframe at the end of August 2017, nationally is 1 872 of 43 251 entries.

It needs to be noted that, blood alcohol and other relevant toxicology-related analyses, are performed by the Department of Health and are therefore, not included in the above statistics.

Reply:

We are sourcing information from our provinces. It must be obtained from the provinces and verified, before it may be submitted.

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.	Four.
b. Time frame (from which date).	1. BTJ088B: 2017-10-05. 2. BSP169B: 2017-08-15. 3. BSY430B: 2017-09-08. 4. BSN764B: 2017-09-20.
c. Mechanical problem.	1. Fuel problem. 2. Electrical problems. 3. Brake system and steering. 4. Clutch problem.

(2) 22.

 

Reply:

(a)(b)(i)(ii)(aa)(aaa)(bbb)(bb)(aaa)(bbb)

The South African Police Service does not possess any listed assets or unlisted investments, of a current or non-current nature.

Reply:

Sourcing information from our provinces.

Reply:

We are sourcing information from our archives, as each case must be verified, before the information can be submitted

Reply:

(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)

The information is attached.

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb)(b)(c) and (2)(a)(b)

We are sourcing information that is required from our arcives, as each case must be verified, before the information can be submitted.

Reply:

Yes

a) Not applicable

b) Mid November 2017

Section 17CA (1 of SAPS Act) provides as thus:

(i) Minister of Police, with concurrence of cabinet, appoints National Head of DPCI for a non-renewable fixed term of not shorter than 7 years but not exceeding 10 years.

(ii) End of January 2018

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(b)(i)(ii) and (2)

 

	(1)(a)(i)	(b)(i)	(b)(ii)	(2)
Province	Number of SAPS members who have had their driving licences suspended in 2016 and 2017	Period of time for which the driving licence was suspended	Offence for which the driving licence was suspended	Disciplinary action taken against the relevant SAPS member
North West	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Western Cape	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Eastern Cape	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Northern Cape	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
KwaZulu-Natal	9	One year (one member) One year (one member) Three months each (five members) Six months (two members)	Reckless and Negligence Driving Reckless and Negligence Driving Reckless and Negligence Driving Misuse of Vehicle and Reckless and Negligence Driving	Disciplinary steps were taken and a verbal warning was issued. Disciplinary steps were taken and a verbal warning was issued. Disciplinary steps were taken and a verbal warning was issued. No disciplinary steps were taken. It was found that the members were not at fault. The suspensions were based on the fact that they had had previous accidents.
Free-State	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Mpumalanga	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Gauteng	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Limpopo	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Total	9 members
(a)(ii)(b)(i)(ii) and (2)
	(1)(a)(ii)	(b)(i)	(b)(ii)	(2)
Province	Number of SAPS members who have had their driving licences suspended from 1 April to 13 October 2017	Period of time for which the driving licence was suspended	Offence for which the driving licence was suspended	Disciplinary action taken against the relevant SAPS member
North West	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Western Cape	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Eastern Cape	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Northern Cape	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
KwaZulu-Natal	10	Three months (one member) Six months (one member). Six months (one member). Seven months (one member). Three months (one member). Indefinite (Member has an eye problem). Six months (one member). Indefinite (one member). Six months (one member). Six months (one member).	Reckless and Negligence Driving Reckless and Negligence Driving. Reckless and Negligence Driving. Reckless and Negligence Driving. Reckless and Negligence Driving. Failing to report damage. Drunk Driving. Using motor vehicle without owner’s consent. Reckless and Negligence Driving. Reckless and Negligence Driving.	Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending. Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending. Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending. Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending. Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending. No disciplinary steps. There was a dispute on who damaged the vehicle. Damage was discovered whilst state vehicle was in the member’s possession. Disciplinary steps were taken. The member was found guilty and suspended from driving state vehicles for six months. No disciplinary steps were taken because the member resigned. No disciplinary steps taken, the member was hospitalised and died. Disciplinary steps were taken. The member was issued with a written warning.
Free-State	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Mpumalanga	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Gauteng	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Limpopo	0	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Total	10

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(aa)(bb)(ii)(b)(c)

(i)(aa) 2015/2016	(i)(bb) 2016/2017	(ii) 1 April 2017 to date	(b) Date of escape	(c) Officers on duty
2	1	0	2015-04-30 2015-05-11 2016-10-12	Const Chauke WO Kanyane Capt Lamola (deceased)

(2) Yes, Tembisa, CAS 750/04/2015, CAS 272/08/2015 and CAS 237/10/2016.

(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii) Not applicable.

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(aa)(bb)(ii)(b)(c)

(i)(aa) 2015/2016	(i)(bb) 2016/2017	(ii) 1 April 2017 to date	(b) Date of escape	(c) Officers on duty
3	0	1	2015-08-06 2017-05-25	Capt Sukula Capt Fakude

(2) Yes, Primrose, CAS 309/05/2017, 54/08/2015, 55/08/2015 and 56/08/2015.

(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii) Not applicable.

Reply:

Sourcing the information from our provinces. It must be obtained from the provinces and verified, before it may be submitted.

Reply:

(1)(a)

Province	Number Of Helicopters
Gauteng: Pretoria West	4
Gauteng: Wonderboom	2
Gauteng: Germiston	2
Limpopo	2
Mpumalanga	1
KwaZulu-Natal	3
Eastern Cape: Bhisho	2
Eastern Cape: Port Elizabeth	2
Western Cape	1
Northern Cape	1
Free State	2
North West	2

(1)(b)(i)

Province	Type of Helicopter
	BK117	AS350B	MD500	R44
Gauteng: Pretoria West	0	0	N/A	N/A
Gauteng: Wonderboom	N/A	N/A	2	N/A
Gauteng: Germiston	N/A	1	N/A	N/A
Limpopo	N/A	0	N/A	1
Mpumalanga	N/A	1	N/A	N/A
KwaZulu-Natal	N/A	0	N/A	0
Eastern Cape: Bhisho	N/A	1	N/A	1
Eastern Cape: Port Elizabeth	N/A	1	N/A	1
Western Cape	N/A	1	N/A	N/A
Northern Cape	N/A	0	N/A	N/A
Free State	N/A	1	N/A	1
North West	N/A	1	N/A	1

(1)(b)(ii)(aa)(bb)(cc)

Province	Type	(aa) Service	(bb) Duration	(cc) Date
Gauteng: Pretoria West	AS350B3	Midlife Inspection	Six Months	2017-03-06 Expected: 2017-11-30
	AS350B3	Periodic Inspection	Two Months	2017-09-06 Expected: 2017-10-30
	AS350B2	Periodic Inspection	Two Months	2017-10-02 Expected: 2017-11-17
	BK117	Replacement Aircraft	Not Applicable	Expected Delivery: 2017-10-20
	AS350B3	Periodic Inspection	Two Months	2017-08-04 Expected: 2017-10-31
Limpopo	AS350B3	Midlife Inspection	Six Months	2017-07-26 Expected: 2017-11-30
KwaZulu-Natal	AS350B3	Midlife Inspection	Six Months	2016-11-18 Expected: 2017-10-31
	AS350B3	Periodic Inspection	Two Months	2017-08-28 Expected: 2017-10-30
	R44	Periodic Inspection	Three Weeks	2017-10-04 Expected: 2017-10-20
Northern Cape	AS350B3	Periodic Inspection	Two Months	2017-08-23 Expected: 2017-10-31

(2) No.

Reply:

(1) It is unknown at this stage of the investigation, whether the person who was involved in the incident mentioned, was a target of an attempted hijacking.

(1)(a) Not applicable.

(1)(b) Not applicable.

(2) The vehicle was not taken into custody for the purpose of collecting evidence, due to the breakdown services being instructed, by the mentioned person, to collect the vehicle from the crime scene.

(3)(a)(i)(ii) The details of the investigating officer cannot be disclosed, in order to allow the investigation to be conducted without fear or favour.

(3)(b) The investigating officer is experienced in cases of this nature.

Reply:

(1)(a)(b) The following drug intelligence reports (meaning non-case finding reports), were issued:

	2012/2013	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	1 April 2017 to 8 October 2017
Drug Intelligence reports issued by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Chemistry Section	0	2	6	6	5	2
Drug Intelligence reports issued by the Division: Technology Management Services (ad hoc) to the FSL, Chemistry Section	19	8	9	8	19	13

2. There are currently no backlogs in respect of drug intelligence reports.

(3)(a)(b)(i)(aa)(bb)

Substance	2012/2013	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	1 April 2017 to 8 October 2017
Cathinones	3 771	5 874	5 753	6 163	6 982	2 905
Cocaine	4 087	4 454	3 440	2 872	3 388	1 841
Heroine and Morphine	10 714	15 454	16 874	16 323	20 772	10 766
LSD	30	16	18	14	10	6
Methamphetamine	21 200	24 117	26 653	28 367	31 842	15 445
Methaqualone	14 133	18 412	20 039	21 788	28 162	15 695
Other Amphetamine Type stimulants	437	548	594	431	576	310
Other Drugs	140	115	191	152	177	79
Ephedrines	323	180	225	110	100	61
Clan lab chemicals	4	45	24	19	4	7
Total	54 839	69 215	73 811	76 239	92 013	47 115

 

(3(a)(b)(ii)

 

Substance	2012/2013	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	1 April 2017 to 8 October 2017
Methcathinone	10	5	13	8	10	4
Methamphetamine	8	3	3	3	2	4
Cathinone + Methamphetamine	0	1	0	0	2	0
Methcathinone + Methamphetamine	1		0	2	0	0
Methaqualone	9	13	10	11	9	5
Other Amphetamine Type stimulants	0		0	1	0	1

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(aa)(bb)(ii)(b)(c)

(i)(aa) 2015/2016	(i)(bb) 2016/2017	(ii) 1 April 2017 to date	(b) Date of escape	(c) Officers on duty
0	0	0	Not applicable	Not applicable

(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii) Not applicable.

Reply:

Sourcing the information from our archives, as each case must be verified, before the information can be submitted.

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(aa)(bb)(ii)(b)(c)

(aa) 2015/2016	(bb) 2016/2017	(ii) 1 April 2017 to date	(b) Date of escape	(c) Officers on duty
0	0	0	Not applicable	Not applicable

(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii) Not applicable.

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.	Six.
b. Time frame (from which date).	1. BTH884B: 2017-09-14. 2. BTN498B: 2017-08-14. 3. BTG005B: 2017-08-14. 4. BRW842B: 2017-08-14. 5. BTK376B: 2017-09-14. 6. BSC840B: 2017-10-14.
c. Mechanical problem.	1. Accident damage. 2. Accident damage. 3. Accident damage. 4. Accident damage. 5. Mechanical (gearbox and engine head gasket blown). 6. Mechanical (gearbox and engine head gasket blown).

(2) 30.

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(aa)(bb)(ii)(b)(c)

(i)(aa) 2015/2016	(i)(bb) 2016/2017	(ii) 1 April 2017 to date	(b) Date of escape	(c) Officers on duty
0	1	0	2016-12-07	Capt SJ Nkosi

(2) Yes, Bedfordview, CAS 78/12/2016.

(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii) Not applicable.

Reply:

(1)(a) Norms and Standards applicable to the safety and security of Armourers in the South African Police Services are regulated in terms of SO(S) and

more specific SO(S) 21, 48, 51 and 55.

(b) In order to ensure that armouries comply with prescribed norms and

standards as stipulated in SO(S), parade inspections are conducted by immediate commanders, bi-annual inspections by appointed committee members, annual stocktaking, cycle counts, unannounced inspections, inspections by Internal Audit and Auditor General to ensure that firearms are correctly accounted for in terms of:

• Location
• Condition
• Serial number
• Competency
• Type
• Calibre

(2) aa) 2014/15

NATURE OF LOSSES	EASTERN CAPE	FREE STATE	GAUTENG	KWAZULU NATAL	LIMPOPO	MPUMALANGA	NATIONAL OFFICE	NORTH WEST	NORTHERN CAPE	WESTERN CAPE
THEFT OUT OF OFFICES/STORE	5	3	4	5	3	1	4	3	1	8

bb) 2015/16

NATURE OF LOSSES	EASTERN CAPE	FREE STATE	GAUTENG	KWAZULU NATAL	LIMPOPO	MPUMALANGA	NATIONAL OFFICE	NORTH WEST	NORTHERN CAPE	WESTERN CAPE
THEFT OUT OF OFFICES/STORE	8		24	18			4	2	3

 

cc) 2016/17

NATURE OF LOSSES	EASTERN CAPE	FREE STATE	GAUTENG	KWAZULU NATAL	LIMPOPO	MPUMALANGA	NATIONAL OFFICE	NORTH WEST	NORTHERN CAPE	WESTERN CAPE
THEFT OUT OF OFFICES/STORE	3	1	1	8	3	1	1	2	1	2

b)ii) 2014/15

NATURE OF LOSSES	EASTERN CAPE	FREE STATE	GAUTENG	KWAZULU NATAL	LIMPOPO	MPUMALANGA	NATIONAL OFFICE	NORTH WEST	NORTHERN CAPE	WESTERN CAPE
STOLEN	90	13	120	144	45	41	70	25	13	41

2015/16

NATURE OF LOSSES	EASTERN CAPE	FREE STATE	GAUTENG	KWAZULU NATAL	LIMPOPO	MPUMALANGA	NATIONAL OFFICE	NORTH WEST	NORTHERN CAPE	WESTERN CAPE
STOLEN	79	29	148	163	35	33	80	24	6	33

2016/17

NATURE OF LOSSES	EASTERN CAPE	FREE STATE	GAUTENG	KWAZULU NATAL	LIMPOPO	MPUMALANGA	NATIONAL OFFICE	NORTH WEST	NORTHERN CAPE	WESTERN CAPE
STOLEN	70	28	96	147	30	30	78	34	6	28

2(a)(ii) Since 1 April 2017

NATURE OF LOSSES	EASTERN CAPE	FREE STATE	GAUTENG	KWAZULU NATAL	LIMPOPO	MPUMALANGA	NATIONAL OFFICE	NORTH WEST	NORTHERN CAPE	WESTERN CAPE
STOLEN	34	5	45	65	14	12	36	14	5	18

Reply:

1. Over the years, on an ad-hoc basis according to individual needs, at least 88 police stations had Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras installed in their Community Service Centres (CSC), of which 12 are operational and 76 have reached the end of their lifespan and need to be replaced.

(2) The recently drafted Security Protocols at Police Stations Action Plan, addresses the issue of CCTV in the CSC’s. Depending on the budget allocation, as well as awarding of the CCTV contract, it is envisaged that there will be sites prioritised for implementation annually, from 2018 until 2024. Prioritisation of police stations will be made in consultation with provincial commissioners.

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.	Six.
b. Time frame (from which date).	1. BSW236B: 2017-08-14. 2. BRW840B: 2017-08-15. 3. BSY701B: 2017-08-28. 4. BTG221B: 2017-09-06. 5. BSN321B: 2017-10-05. 6. BTC806B: 2017-10-05.
c. Mechanical problem.	1. Brake system, steering, suspension overhaul and wheel alignment. 2. Accident damages. 3. Engine, minor repairs. 4. For inspection, cooling system and cylinder head. 5. Repairs. 6. Repairs.

(2) 36.

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(aa)(bb)(ii)(b)(c)

(i)(aa) 2015/2016	(i)(bb) 2016/2017	(ii) 1 April 2017 to date	(b) Date of escape	(c) Officers on duty
0	3	0	2016-11-18 2017-03-03	Capt Novela Sgt Molefe

(2) Yes, Tembisa South, CAS 184/11/2017 and CAS 78/03/2016.

(2)(b)(i) and (ii) Not applicable.

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.	Nine.
b. Time frame (from which date).	1. BTV052B: 2017-08-17. 2. BVB584B: 2017-09-12. 3. BTD291B: 2017-09-21. 4. BPV940B: 2017-09-28. 5. BTP909B: 2017-10-10. 6. BRS431B: 2017-10-09. 7. BNT533B: 2017-10-13. 8. BSW921B: 2017-10-11. 9. BTJ000B: 2017-10-13.
c. Mechanical problem.	1. Power steering. 2. Panel Beating. 3. Service. 4. Tyre repairs. 5. Panel beating. 6. Mechanical problem. 7. Service. 8. Clutch. 9. Mechanical problem.

(2) 62.

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(aa)(bb)(ii)(b)(c)

(i)(aa) 2015/2016	(i)(bb) 2016/2017	(ii) 1 April 2017 to date	(b) Date of escape	(c) Officers on duty
3	2	0	2016-09-24 2016-12-12	Lt Col Thapeli Lt Col Qangase

(2) Yes, Germiston, CAS 243/06/2015, CAS 238/06/2015, CAS 430/08/2015, CAS 709/09/2016 and CAS 348/12/2016.

(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii) Not applicable.

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.	Eight.
b. Time frame (from which date).	1. BRV123B: 2017-10-03. 2. BRV756B: 2017-10-04. 3. BTG809B: 2017-09-21. 4. BTD146B: 2017-08-04. 5. BTC185B: 2017-10-16. 6. BTN358B: 2017-09-07. 7. BSY263B: 2017-10-03. 8. BSZ562B: 2017-10-12.
c. Mechanical problem.	1. Starter. 2. Breaks/fuel. 3. Accident. 4. Accident. 5. Timing belt. 6. Accident. 7. Starter and ignition. 8. Radiator.

(2) 16.

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.	Four.
b. Time frame (from which date).	1. BBTC571B: 2017-09-29. 2. BBSR986B: 2017-10-10. 3. BBTW005B: 2017-09-21. 4. BBSV520B: 2017-08-31.
c. Mechanical problem.	1. Starter motor. 2. Engine oil leak. 3. Panel beating. 4. Starter motor.

(2) 10.

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.	Six.
b. Time frame (from which date).	1. BPD121B: 2017-08-14. 2. BTV008B: 2017-09-26. 3. BTV057B: 2017-08-21. 4. BRY747B: 2017-08-29. 5. BSD567B: 2017-09-05. 6 BST702B: 2017-10-17.
c. Mechanical problem.	1. Alternator. 2. Clutch overhaul. 3. Cylinder head. 4. Cylinder head. 5. Gearbox overhaul. 6. Engine and electrical problem.

(2) 17.

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.	Five.
b. Time frame (from which date).	1. BTL287B: 2017-09-04. 2. BSS598B: 2017-09-20. 3. BTD305B: 2017-09-13. 4. BRX515B: 2017-09-13. 5. BTB715B: 2017-10-12.
c. Mechanical problem.	1. Water leak. 2. Air conditioning pump. 3. Electrical problems. 4. Petrol pump. 5. Overheating.

(2) Eight.

Reply:

We are sourcing information that is required from our archives, as each case must be verified, before the information can be submitted.

Reply:

1. and (2)

We are getting information that is required from police station level, as each case must be verified, before the information can be submitted.