Questions and Replies

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. 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:

(a) Yes, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently investigating two cases against the specified person.

(b) For the Ministry of Police to reply.

(b)(i) A case of intimidation, conspiracy to commit murder and crimen injuria is being investigated at the Pretoria Central Police Station and a case of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, is being investigated at the Sunnyside Police Station.

(b)(ii) Pretoria Central, CAS 881/05/2017 and Sunnyside, CAS 3/10/2016.

(b)(iii) The complaint, of driving under the influence of alcohol, was received on 1 October 2016 and the intimidation case was received on 8 May 2017.

(b)(iv) The details of the investigating officer cannot be disclosed, in order to allow the investigation to be conducted without fear or favour.

(b)(v) Pretoria Central, CAS 881/05/2017 was received back from the office of the Senior Public Prosecutor, on 26 September 2017, with further instructions for the investigating officer to comply with. The investigating officer is currently attending to the requests of the Senior Public Prosecutor. Sunnyside, CAS 3/10/2016 was at court on 16 October 2017. The case has been remanded to 1 November 2017, for a trial date to be determined.

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:

(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:

(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:

(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:

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:

(1)(a) The Chief Executive Officer, the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), is not employed on a permanent basis.

(1)(b) The Chief Financial Officer of the SAPS is appointed on a permanent basis.

2. The Chief Executive Officer, the National Commissioner of the SAPS, is appointed on a fixed term contract, for a period of five years, which may be renewed once, for a period not exceeding five years. The Chief Financial Officer of the SAPS is not employed on a fixed term contract.

(2)(a) The post of the Chief Executive Officer, the National Commissioner of the SAPS, is currently vacant. The function of this post is currently overseen by an acting incumbent, namely, Lieutenant General LJ Mothiba. The post of the Chief Financial Officer, is filled by Lieutenant General PA Ramikosi.

(2)(b)(i) Lieutenant General Mothiba was appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer, which is an Acting National Commissioner of the SAPS, with effect from, 1 June 2017. Lieutenant General Ramikosi was appointed as Chief Financial Officer, with effect from, 1 October 2015.

(2)(b)(ii) The term of office of the Acting Chief Executive Officer, the Acting National Commissioner of the SAPS, will end when the post is filled by the appointment of a new incumbent, whether on a fixed term contract, or in an acting capacity, by the President. The term of office of the Chief Financial Officer, will end upon the termination of his service, for whatever reason.

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:

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:

We are sourcing information from our archives, the information that is required is not readily available, as each case must be verified, before the information can be submitted. 

Reply:

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

(i) Ballistics	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017-04-01 to 2017-10-15
a) Received	66152	60635	80015	33620
b) Finalised	65813	58467	80301	32454

(a)(b)(ii)(aa)(bb)

(ii) Scientific Analysis	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017-04-01 to 2017-10-15
a) Received	6 063	6 642	6 961	4 116
b) Finalised	6 313	6 552	7 070	3 442

(a)(b)(iii)(aa)(bb)

(iii) Questioned Documents	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017-04-01 to 2017-10-15
a) Received	29 705	24 723	27 624	8 922
b) Finalised	29 512	25 486	27 607	9 035

(a)(b)(iv)(aa)(bb)

(iv) Biology	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017-04-01 to 2017-10-15
a) Received	112 575	165 852	505 257	243 180
b) Finalised	112 132	136 090	475 486	237 971

(a)(b)(v)(aa)(bb)

(v) Victim Identification Centre	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017-04-01 to 2017-10-15
a) Received	3 336	9 325	5 172	2 782
b) Finalised	3 248	9 349	5 188	2 815

(a)(b)(vi)(aa)(ab)

 

(vi) Chemistry	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017-04-01 to 2017-10-15
a) Received	82 078	89 215	100 185	55 999
b) Finalised	82 621	84 739	101 663	54 128

Reply:

(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(ii)

	2013/ 2014	2014/ 2015	2015/ 2016	2016/ 2017	1 April 2017 to date
a) Firearm and tool mark identification.	13 917	13 995	17 007	19 662	10 014
b) Identification of firearms and ammunition.	11 318	11 197	10 230	1 174	6 552
c) Restoration of defaced and removed numbers on metal.	5 958	5 547	5 384	5 563	2 774
d) Terminal ballistic reports.	445	485	448	405	106
e) Vehicle accident scene reconstructions.	445	485	448	405	77
f) Wheel and tyre examinations.	52	50	63	61	29
g) Preliminary body fluid tests.	26 684	25 239	25 007	32 527	15 073
h) Blood spatter pattern analyses.	The Forensic Science Laboratory Administration System, does not have a specific function for capturing blood spatter pattern analysis separately. This analysis is done by the Ballistics and Victim Identification Centre Section, when attending crime scenes.

Reply:

(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(ii)

	(i) 2013/2014	(i) 2014/2015	(i) 2015/2016	(i) 2016/2017	(ii) Since 1 April 2017
(a) DNA profile analyses	95 814	86 885	75 560	89 467	49 894
(b) Facial reconstructions	103	71	93	347	144
(c) Mummified fingerprinting	963	1 583	534	2 292	1 129
(d) Microscopic hair comparisons	765	5	10	11	0
(e) Arson chemistry reports	314	268	305	300	133
(f) Poison analyses	511	409	408	356	205
(g) Crime scene toxicology reports	2	1	2	0	0
(h) Gunshot residue analyses	2 686	2 561	2 583	2 671	1 253

Reply:

(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(i)(ii)

	(i) 2013/2014	(i) 2014/2015	(i) 2015/2016	(i) 2016/2017	(ii) Since 1 April 2017
(a) Analyses of soil and related materials.	33	87	57	47	19
(b) Analyses of ivory samples.	24	14	9	20	13
(c) Print and impressions comparisons.	12	6	5	15	4
(d) Analysis of explosive and propellant residues.	100	205	286	318	290
(e) Specialised forensic photograph sets.	122	168	157	130	74

Reply:

The details of the accused were circulated, as wanted, on 4 October 2010 and the circulation number is 2010/W/41973. Members of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and informers were tasked to trace the suspect.

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
6	0	0	21 August 2015 21 August 2015 21 August 2015 13 September 2015	Lt Col Kotze Lt Col Tsoute Lt Col Kotze Lt Col Groosbeeck

(2) Yes, Kempton Park, CAS 748 and 749/08/2015, CAS 865/08/2015, CAS 885/08/2015, CAS 361 and 362/09/2015.

(2)(a) Not applicable.

(2)(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
0	7	1	19 May 2016 (6) 16 October 2016 (1) 8 May 2017 (1)	Warrant Officer PM Mabuya Warrant Officer TJ Mdluli Warrant Officer TZ Nyembe

(2) Yes, Boksburg, CAS 276 to 281/05/2016, CAS 185/10/2016 and CAS 85/05/2017.

(2)(a) Not applicable.

(2)(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
0	0	0	Not applicable	Not applicable

(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
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)(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)(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:

(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
0	0	0	Not applicable	Not applicable

(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
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)(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)(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:

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. 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. 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. 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) 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)

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.	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. BSX885B: 2017-09-27. 2. BST616B: 2017-10-13. 3. BSY286B: 2017-09-27. 4. BSY695B: 2017-09-27. 5. BSW650B: 2017-10-13.
c. Mechanical problem.	1. Suspension. 2. Overheating. 3. Clutch and brakes. 4. Brakes and overheating. 5. Brake system.

(2) 40.

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.	Eight.
b. Time frame (from which date).	1. BSZ161B: 2017-09-13. 2. BSY260B: 2017-09-29. 3. BSZ511B: 2017-10-02. 4. BTR564B: 2017-10-02. 5. BTJ351B: 2017-09-02. 6. BSP576B: 2017-10-06. 7. BTV075B: 2017-10-09. 8. BSL436B: 2017-09-15.
c. Mechanical problem.	1. Gearbox. 2. Gearbox and clutch. 3. Electrical and clutch. 4. Panel beating and engine. 5. Clutch overall. 6. Panel beating and engine. 7. Clutch kit. 8. Clutch.

(2) Eight.

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.	Eight.
b. Time frame (from which date).	1. BTR241B: 2017-10-09. 2. BVB667B: 2017-08-21. 3. BSV311B: 2017-09-05. 4. BTV054B: 2017-09-05. 5. BSZ137B: 2017-09-11. 6. BTS565B: 2017-10-02. 7. BSZ510B: 2017-10-09. 8. BTR248B: 2017-10-09.
c. Mechanical problem.	1. Brakes and suspension. 2. Accident. 3. Accident. 4. Electrical problem. 5. Cooling system and cylinder head. 6. Brakes. 7. Brakes and battery. 8. Brakes and suspension.

(2) 61.

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:

(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. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.	Five.
b. Time frame (from which date).	1. BST319B: 2017-10-16. 2. BSS894B: 2017-09-07. 3. BSY312B: 2017-09-07. 4. BSY925B: 2017-09-27. 5. BTV078B: 2017-09-27.
c. Mechanical problem.	1. Starter not operational. 2. Alternator. 3. Gearbox. 4. Alternator. 5. Accident.

(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:

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:

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:

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

The information is attached.

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:

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:

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.

Reply:

(1)(a)(b)(c)(d)

a	There is no shortage of DNA reagent kits, for analysing DNA samples. However, there is currently a shortage of DNA buccal sample collection kits, which are used to collect buccal samples from persons arrested and charged for schedule eight offences, in accordance with the DNA Act.
b	There are no shortages of sample holders.
c	There are no shortages of chemicals.
d	There are no shortages of other consumables, necessary for DNA analysis.

(2) and (3) The Forensic Science Laboratory had one functional Genetic Sample Processing System (GSPS), which was installed in 2006, for DNA analysis in the Biology Section, Arcadia. The GSPS reached the end of its life cycle, several years ago and is no longer utilised. The GSPS equipment was decommissioned, due to old technology and unavailability of maintenance/service by service providers. The GSPS has been replaced with semi-automated DNA analysis equipment, to analyse crime scene and buccal samples. The semi-automated equipment is proving to be very effective and is significantly more cost effective than the GSPS.

Reply:

(a) It needs to be noted that forensic analysts are appointed in terms of the South African Police Service Act, in the Division: Forensic Services, at the Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management, Forensic Science Laboratory and Quality Management. The following vacancies exist:

CRIMINAL RECORD AND CRIME SCENE MANAGEMENT
ACT OF APPOINTMENT	SALARY LEVEL	NATIONAL OFFICE: PRETORIA	WC	EC	KZN	NC	MP	FS	NW	LP	GP	TOTAL
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 13: BRIGADIER	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 12: COLONEL	1	4	2	1	4	4	3	7	4	7	37
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 10: LIEUTENANT COLONEL	14	13	19	28	15	22	19	11	15	19	175
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 8: CAPTAIN	22	13	30	55	16	10	19	16	26	48	255
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 7: WARRANT OFFICER	2	10	9	11	4	3	2	13	6	7	67
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 6: SERGEANT	1	0	2	0	1	1	5	2	0	0	12
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 5: CONSTABLE	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	3	7
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 7	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5

CRIMINAL RECORD AND CRIME SCENE MANAGEMENT
ACT OF APPOINTMENT	SALARY LEVEL	NATIONAL OFFICE: PRETORIA	WC	EC	KZN	NC	MP	FS	NW	LP	GP	TOTAL
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 6	2	0	2	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	7
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 5	0	2	7	2	1	1	2	1	2	3	21
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 3	1	4	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	9
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1
TOTAL	47	48	73	98	44	43	51	53	53	89	599

FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY
ACT OF APPOINTMENT	SALARY LEVEL	PTA	WC	EC	KZN	TOTAL
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 13: BRIGADIER	0	0	0	0	0
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 12: COLONEL	2	1	1	3	7
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 10: LIEUTENANT COLONEL	4	7	6	13	30
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 8: CAPTAIN	31	26	19	25	101
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 7: WARRANT OFFICER	16	4	2	4	26
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 6: SERGEANT	1	0	0	0	1
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 5: CONSTABLE	1	1	0	0	2
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 7	0	0	0	0	0
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 6	0	0	0	0	0
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 5	1	1	0	4	6
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 4	0	0	0	0	0
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 3	1	0	0	0	1
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 2	1	0	0	0	1
TOTAL	58	40	28	49	175

QUALITY MANAGEMENT
ACT OF APPOINTMENT	SALARY LEVEL	PTA	WC	EC	KZN	NC	GP	TOTAL
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 13: BRIGADIER	1	0	0	0	0	0	1
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 12: COLONEL	13	0	2	0	0	0	15
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 10: LIEUTENANT COLONEL	28	1	2	1	0	0	32
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 8: CAPTAIN	21	2	1	2	1	0	27
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 7: WARRANT OFFICER	1	0	0	0	0	0	1
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 6: SERGEANT	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 5: CONSTABLE	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 7	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 5	1	0	0	0	0	0	1
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
TOTAL	65	3	5	3	1	1	78

SUPPORT SERVICES
ACT OF APPOINTMENT	SALARY LEVEL	NATIONAL OFFICE: PRETORIA
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 13: BRIGADIER	0
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 12: COLONEL	0
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 10: LIEUTENANT COLONEL	1
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 8: CAPTAIN	13
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 7: WARRANT OFFICER	0
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 6: SERGEANT	0
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 5: CONSTABLE	0
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 7	0
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 6	0
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 5	1
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 4	0
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 3	1
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 2	0
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 1	0
TOTAL	16

DIVISION: FORENSIC SERVICES
ACT OF APPOINTMENT	SALARY LEVEL	NATIONAL OFFICE: PRETORIA
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 13: BRIGADIER	3
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 12: COLONEL	59
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 10: LIEUTENANT COLONEL	238
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 8: CAPTAIN	396
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 7: WARRANT OFFICER	94
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 6: SERGEANT	13
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 5: CONSTABLE	9
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 7	6
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 6	7
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 5	29
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 4	1
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 3	11
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 2	2
TOTAL	868

(b)(i) The table below, reflects the posts that are to be filled:
ACT OF APPOINTMENT	SALARY LEVEL	TOTAL
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 13: BRIGADIER	1
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 12: COLONEL	13
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 10: LIEUTENANT COLONEL	28
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 8: CAPTAIN	21
POLICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 7: WARRANT OFFICER	1
PUBLIC SERVICE ACT	SALARY LEVEL 5	1
TOTAL		65
(b)(ii) The posts are vacant from the 2015/2016, 2016/2017 and 2017/2018, financial years. (b)(iii) The vacant posts were identified and submitted to the Divisional Commissioner: Personnel Management, for approval to advertise and fill the posts.
(b)(iv) A total of 304 SAPS Act posts, on salary level seven, Warrant Officer/Forensic Analyst, have been approved and allocated to the Division: Forensic Services, for the 2017/2018 financial year. The approval to advertise and commence with the filling of the posts on the other levels, is pending the upliftment of the moratorium, on the filling of vacant posts.