Questions and Replies

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) 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)

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:

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
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:

(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)

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.	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) 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:

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)(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:

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

Reply:

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

Reply:

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

Reply:

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

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:

The following number of firearms that are registered on the Central Firearm Register (CFR) data base, pertaining to individuals (private persons) in South Africa, are as follws:

(a) A total of 2 778 073 firearms, were registered on the Central Firearm Register (CFR) data base, on 20 September 2017.

(b)(i) A total of 3 260 047 firearms, were registered on the CFR data base, on 31 December 2008.

(b)(ii) A total of 3 041 231 firearms, were registered on the CFR data base, on 31 December 2010.

(b)(iii) A total of 2 991 946 firearms, were registered on the CFR data base, on 31 December 2012.

(b)(iv) A total of 2 993 452 firearms, were registered on the CFR data base, on 31 December 2014.

Reply:

(a)(i) The South African Police Service (SAPS) does not issue firearm licences to police officials, but issues firearm permits instead. The firearm permit will be issued, subject to the provision that a police official proves that he/she, possesses a competency declaration. This is a declaration stating that a police official is a fit and proper person to possess a firearm and that the police official successfully completed training, in the safe handling of a firearm.

(a)(ii) and (b)

Provinces	(ii) Number of Officers who do not have competency certificates	(b) Number of officers who are not yet competent, but still carrying firearms
Eastern Cape	1 273	264
Free State	894	334
Gauteng	3 481	940
KwaZulu-Natal	1 107	125
Limpopo	1 009	543
Mpumalanga	1 117	664
North West	975	308
Northern Cape	565	170
Western Cape	913	125
Total	11 334	3 473

Reply:

No retirement package was approved for former National Police Commissioner, Ms Riah Phiyega. General Phiyega was appointed, as contemplated in section 7(1) of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 for a period of five years. The term of office of General Phiyega expired on 11 June 2017, and she was paid the normal service termination benefits associated with the termination of a contract of service in the Public Service.

(a) No package is being negotiated.

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

Reply:

Honorable Minister Fikile Mbalula was a minister of Sport and Recreation and has replied to this parliamentary question while still the minister of Sport and Recreation.

Reply:

a) The total number of operations targeting illicit drugs conducted, during the specified period, by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng is as follows:

NUMBER OF OPERATIONS TARGETING ILLICIT DRUGS CONDUCTED AT THE STIPULATED STATIONS IN GAUTENG
STATION NAME	2007 / 2008	2008 / 2009	2009 / 2010	2010/2011	2011/ 2012	2012/ 2013	2013/ 2014	2014/ 2015	2015/ 2016	2016/ 2017
i) Protea Glen	133	77	105	43	342	371	354	208	52	9
ii) Edenvale	96	72	64	273	433	86	97	75	65	82
iii) Eersterust	295	323	347	404	360	433	730	323	274	181
iv) Boipatong	365	366	388	374	372	370	394	209	579	15
v) Vosloorus	440	505	508	336	308	339	365	272	16	147
vi) Primrose	48	62	792	632	825	862	771	262	43	105
vii) Diepkloof	111	95	73	87	131	233	289	62	44	139
viii) Silverton	60	45	87	175	435	706	414	234	84	32

(b) The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) was established in 2009 under SA Police Service Amendment Act 57 of 2008, as amended SAPS 10 of 2012, the reply provided is, therefore, a consolidation of the last eight financial years.

NUMBER OF OPERATIONS TARGETING ILLICIT DRUGS CONDUCTED AT THE STIPULATED STATIONS BY DPCI
STATION NAME
i) Protea Glen	2
ii) Edenvale	8
iii) Eersterust	1
iv) Boipatong	2
v) Vosloorus	0
vi) Primrose	9
vii) Diepkloof	5
viii) Silverton	4

Reply:

a) The total number of operations targeting illicit drugs conducted, during the specified period, by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaZulu-Natal is as follows:

NUMBER OF OPERATIONS TARGETING ILLICIT DRUGS CONDUCTED AT THE STIPULATED STATIONS IN KWAZULU-NATAL
STATION NAME	2007 / 2008	2008 / 2009	2009 / 2010	2010/2011	2011/ 2012	2012/ 2013	2013/ 2014	2014/ 2015	2015/ 2016	2016/ 2017
i) Nsuze	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
ii) Ndumo	29	46	54	71	70	37	20	24	12	8
iii) Paddock	330	326	316	287	217	209	161	106	42	10
iv) Helpmekaar	53	44	49	48	34	48	45	8	1	7
v) Umbumbulu	237	226	190	139	60	38	37	34	14	8
vi) Thornville	159	157	158	130	94	81	68	62	51	45
vii) Gowan Lea	125	144	141	205	241	113	55	52	24	0
viii) Inchanga	145	130	99	66	60	25	71	38	16	7

(b) The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) was established in 2009 under SA Police Service Amendment Act 57 of 2008, as amended SAPS 10 of 2012, the reply provided is, therefore, a consolidation of the last eight financial years.

NUMBER OF OPERATIONS TARGETING ILLICIT DRUGS CONDUCTED AT THE STIPULATED STATIONS BY DPCI
STATION NAME
i) Nsuze	0
ii) Ndumo	0
iii) Paddock	2
iv) Helpmekaar	0
v) Umbumbulu	0
vi) Thornville	0
vii) Gowan Lea	0
viii) Inchanga	0

Reply:

a) Since the approval of the reservist policy, by the former Minister of Police in 2012, the implementation of the new reservist policy is still in progress. The approved policy for reservists does not cater only for farming or rural areas but it was developed to cover ALL the provinces of South Africa and to manage the command and control of reservists at police stations.

b) The total number of reservists who have been enlisted in terms of the policy:

PROVINCE	ACTIVE RESERVISTS
Gauteng	3 182
Western Cape	1 649
Eastern Cape	1 191
KwaZulu-Natal	572
Free State	844
Mpumalanga	1 226
North West	934
Northern Cape	815
Limpopo	1 584
TOTAL	11 997

c) The response with regards to the total number of newly enlisted reservists that were employed from the farming and/or rural areas of the country, will be submitted in due course.

Reply:

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), can confirm that it is currently engaged in investigations concerning matters cited in the Public Protector’s State of Capture Report and that criminal cases have been opened by various complainants prior to and subsequent to the release of the State of Capture Report. The complaints have been reported by individuals, either in their private capacity as concerned citizens, and or, representatives of their affiliated organisations.

Reply:

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

The information is reflected in the attached annexure.

Reply:

1. to (3)

The information that is required is not readily available, as each case must be verified in our records, before the information can be submitted. we are checking this information in our records

Reply:

(a)(i)(ii)(iii) The information, reflecting the number of councillors killed in each province, from 2009 until 31 August 2017 and each municipality involved, is shown below:

	(a)(i) and (ii)	(a)(iii)
Eastern Cape	5	Nelson Mandela Metropolitan	3
		Ndlambe	1
		Raymond Mhlaba	1
Free State	1	Naledi Municipality Wepener	1
Gauteng	4	Ekurhuleni/Etwatwa	1
		Johannesburg	1
		Region C, Roodepoort	1
		Mogale City	1
KwaZulu-Natal	24	Richmond KZN	2
		Mkhambatini	1
		Msunduze	1
		Amajuba	1
		Ethekwini Municipality	1
		Zululand District	1
		Nongoma Municipality	1
		Abaqulusi	1
		Langalibalele-Estcourt	1
		Uthukela District	2
		Umzimkhulu	4
		Umdoni	1
		Umuziwabantu Municipality	2
		Ray Nkonyeni Municipality	1
		Umzinyathi	1
		Umsinga	1
		Msinga	1
		Nquthu	1
Limpopo	0	-	0
Mpumalanga	7	Govan Mbeki	1
		Mbombela	3
		Dipaliseng	1
		Bushbuckridge	1
		Secunda	1
North West	3	Rustenburg	3
Northern Cape	0	-	0
Western Cape	1	Cape Town	1
TOTAL	45		45

(b) The total number of persons arrested in each province, is as follows:

Eastern Cape	3
Free State	3
Gauteng	6
KwaZulu-Natal	31
Limpopo	0
Mpumalanga	15
North West	4
Northern Cape	0
Western Cape	0
TOTAL	62

Reply:

(1) and (2)

we are still checking the information question required at other State Departments, namely, Department of Labour: Compensation Fund, as well as the National Treasury: Government Pension Administration Agency..

 

Reply:

Promotions in the South African Police Service (SAPS) are regulated by the SAPS Employment Regulations, 2008, in exceptional circumstances and under normal circumstances by the Promotion and Grade Progression Policy of the SAPS, as per Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council Agreement, 3 of 2011. The criteria and factors taken into account when deciding on rank promotions in the SAPS, are as follows:

a) Criteria:

In terms of Regulation 45(9) of the SAPS Employment Regulations, 2008 the National Commissioner may promote an employee into a post without advertising the post and without following the selection process, if the National Commissioner is satisfied that the employee qualifies, in all respects for the post. There are exceptional circumstances that warrant a deviation from the said subregulation if such a deviation is in the interest of the SAPS and if the National Commissioner recorded the reasons for the deviation, in writing. The Promotion and Grade Progression Policy of the SAPS provides as follows:

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE PROGRESSION

Constable to Sergeant A minimum of seven years service as member of the SAPS (Including periods of training on contract as trainee, periods of apprenticeship or learnership).

From Sergeant to Warrant Officer A minimum of seven years uninterrupted service in the rank of Sergeant.

From Warrant Officer Band B1 to Warrant Officer Band B2 A minimum of one year uninterrupted service in the Service on Band B1 and on notch five of Band B1 or a higher notch.

REQUIREMENTS FOR POST PROMOTION

From Constable to Sergeant At least an NQF 6 qualification and a minimum of two years uninterrupted service on the level of a Constable (including periods of training on contract as trainee, periods of apprenticeship or learnership); OR At least a minimum of four years uninterrupted service on the level of a Constable (including periods of training on contract as trainee, periods of apprenticeship or learnership).

From Sergeant to Warrant Officer At least an NQF 6 qualification and a minimum of two years uninterrupted service on the level of a Sergeant; OR At least a minimum of four years uninterrupted service on the level of a Sergeant.

From Warrant Officer to Lieutenant At least an NQF 6 qualification and a minimum of two years uninterrupted service on the level of a Warrant Officer; OR At least an NQF 4 qualification and a minimum of four years uninterrupted service on the level of a Warrant Officer.

From Captain to Lieutenant Colonel At least an NQF 6 qualification and a minimum of two years uninterrupted service on the level of a Captain; OR At least an NQF 4 qualification and a minimum of four years uninterrupted service on the level of a Captain.

From Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel At least an NQF 6 qualification and a minimum of two years uninterrupted service on the level of a Lieutenant Colonel; OR At least an NQF 4 qualification and a minimum of four years uninterrupted service on the level of a Lieutenant Colonel.

b) Factors:

Grade Progression is based on the following principles:

• Availability of Funds;
• Recognition of Performance;
• Years of service on a Salary Level or Rank;
• Suitability; and
• Subject to the provisions above, the grade progression of members, who qualify for grade progression, must be effected within that financial year.

Post Promotions are based on the following principles:

• Availability of vacant funded posts; and
• Advertisement and selection process.

The selection of a candidate must be based on the candidate’s:

• Competence based on the inherent requirements of the job or the capacity to acquire, within a reasonable time, the ability to do the job;
• Prior learning, training and development;
• Experience gained in the field of the post;
• Compliance with representivity at the level that is applicable to the post (in terms of the guidelines provided by the office of the National Commissioner or the Employment Equity Plan of the relevant business unit);
• Record of pending criminal or disciplinary investigations, previous criminal convictions or valid disciplinary findings of misconduct against him or her; and
• Health, if good health is an inherent requirement of the post.
• Satisfactory performance (evidence of at least satisfactory performance);
• Years of service on a salary level or rank;
• Suitability; and
• The National Commissioner is under no obligation to fill an advertised post.

Notwithstanding the above, the National Commissioner may, for the purposes of improving effectiveness, service delivery or representivity, waive any requirement(s) for promotion, as set out in the Policy, in respect of any employee and promote such employee if he or she is satisfied that the employee is suitable for promotion.

Reply:

1. Yes, the South African Police Service (SAPS), considers rhino poaching to be a priority crime, due to the constant escalation of rhino poaching incidents, since 2010.

Wildlife trafficking as a form of transnational organised crime, has a negative impact on the economic development of the country and job creation, including the development of the country’s bio-diverse economy, which incorporates the tourism sector.

Wildlife trafficking is hampering the government’s ability to ensure socio-economic development, as organised crime syndicates and activities have become embedded in communities, across the country.

President Zuma declared rhino poaching to be a national security threat, in 2011. This led to the threat being attended to by the National Joint Operational Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS), which is the operational arm of the Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster of Government.

The JOINTS established National and Provincial Priority Committees, in terms of the NATJOINTS Instruction, 3 of 2011. The purpose of this NATJOINTS Instruction, was to sensitise all provinces about this threat and coordinate the response, by establishing and activating National and Provincial Priority Committees to manage, implement and coordinate all joint integrated actions, as well as the efforts to curb rhino poaching and illegal hunting.

In 2012, the NATJOINTS initiated and conducted national interventions in the Kruger National Park, which was and still is affected significantly, by illegal rhino poaching. In support of provincial activities, Cabinet approved the Integrated Strategic Management Approach, to rhino poaching.

In April 2015, rhino poaching was declared a priority crime of the SAPS, by the Minister of Police. The Joint Operation Centre (JOC), was officially launched by President Zuma, in November 2015. It comprises of the following role-players: the SAPS, South African National Parks, the Department of Environmental Affairs, the South African National Defence Force, Ezemvelo, the South African Revenue Services (Customs) and the State Security Agency.

In 2014, the NATJOINTS initiated and developed the draft National Integrated Strategy to Combat Wildlife Trafficking (NISCWT), which is police-led and intelligence informed, with multi-agency support and has the following objectives:

• Improving law enforcement, supported by the whole of government and society, to effectively investigate, prosecute and adjudicate wildlife trafficking, as a form of transnational organised crime;
• Increasing the Government’s ability to detect, prevent and combat wildlife trafficking in South Africa and beyond; and
• Increasing national, regional and international law enforcement collaboration and cooperation in the combating of wildlife trafficking.

A five pillar operational plan was introduced to address the objectives, as contained in the NISCWT, which is currently implemented in the provinces most affected, through Operation Rhino, i.e. Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo. Operation Rhino is a multi-disciplinary, integrated operation, which is coordinated from the Mission Area Joint Operations Centre (MAJOC), in Skukuza, and comprises of three Tactical Joint Operations Centres (TacJOC`s), in Acornhoek, Hluhluwe and Phalaborwa, to address the five pillar operational plan.

The following is a breakdown of the five pillar operational plan:

Pillar 1: Intelligence gathering, coordination and analysis:

• • This pillar is about information collection, analysis and coordination; and
  • Intelligence structures provide intelligence for prevention, investigation and prosecution of wildlife trafficking-related crimes, within our borders, across our borders and internationally.

Pillar 2: Proactive approach:

• • This involves the maximum deployment of rangers and visible policing officers inside and outside various parks; and
  • The implementation of various community initiatives and programmes around mission areas neighbouring parks or game reserves.

Pillar 3: Combat approach:

• • This pillar includes the conducting Vehicle Control Points (VCP), road blocks, way-lays and observations at strategic points. Intelligence-driven operations, suspect tracing, airborne support and a Canine Unit search and detection capability. A document on the NISCWT was drafted and presented to the JCPS Cluster, for approval.

Pillar 4: Reactive through detection:

• • This comprises an investigative approach, which is focused on integrated crime scene management and specialised investigators, who are addressing local, national and transnational rhino-related organised crime and working with dedicated prosecutors.

Pillar 5: Communication and liaison:

• • Pillar five includes publication through the media on successes including convictions;
  • Continuous sensitising of communities, regarding the security aspects/dangers of illegal poaching;
  • Engagement with various countries, in relation to rhino DNA sampling (e.g. Mozambique, Vietnam, Czech Republic); and
  • Ongoing collaboration with Interpol with regard to operations and crime working groups, on environmental crimes.

(2)(a) The response by the SAPS, together with other role-players, was to deploy the following resources:

(2)(a)(i)(aa)

2014
SAPS Disciplines	Deployment Number
Special Task Force	40
National Intervention Unit	15
Operational Support	04
Air Support	04
TOTAL/AVERAGE DEPLOYMENT	63

(2)(a)(i)(bb)

2015
SAPS Disciplines	Deployment Number
Special Task Force	73
National Intervention Unit	202
Tactical Response Team	25
Tracing Team	21
Forensic Services	13
Operational Support	57
Crime Intelligence Gatherer	48
Air Support	12
Canine Unit	31
Detectives	26
Analysts	20
TOTAL/AVERAGE DEPLOYMENT	528

(2)(a)(i)(cc)

2016
SAPS Disciplines	Deployment Number
Special Task Force	31
National Intervention Unit	406
Tactical Response Team	183
Detective Services	119
Forensic Services	89
Operational Support	138
Crime Intelligence Gatherer	120
Analysts	78
Canine Unit	82
Tracking Team	03
TOTAL/AVERAGE DEPLOYMENT	1 249

(2)(a)(ii)

Since 1 January 2017
SAPS Disciplines	Deployment Number
National Intervention Unit	160
Tactical Response Team	98
Detective Services	81
Forensic Services	47
Operational Support	64
Crime Intelligence Gatherer	62
Analysts	23
Canine Unit	67
TOTAL/AVERAGE DEPLOYMENT	602

(2)(b)

Number of arrests
Year	Cases	Arrests
2014	565	108
2015	929	169
2016	1 070	530
1 January to July 2017	465	249
TOTAL/AVERAGE DEPLOYMENT	3 029	1 056

(3) There are 90 Stock Theft and Endangered Species Units and 22 satellite units, which are responsible for the investigation of all cases, which are related to endangered species, including rhino poaching and related crimes.

(3)(a) These units are situated as follows:

Province	Number of units	Number of satellite units
Eastern Cape	22	8
Free State	11	1
Gauteng	2	0
KwaZulu-Natal	16	3
Limpopo	8	8
Mpumalanga	11	1
North West	7	1
Northern Cape	7	0
Western Cape	6	0
TOTAL	90	22

(3)(b) No further relevant details, in this regard.

Reply:

1. Service have been terminated in line with SCA ruling
2. No existing package
3. Appointment ruled unlawful since inception

Reply:

(a)(b)(c) The requested information is reflected in the attached annexure.

Reply:

(a)(b) The information that is requested is not readily available, as each case must be verified. A request is hereby made for an extension to obtain the information. The information will be submitted, as soon as it is available.

 

Reply:

1. The Division: Protection and Security Services, is not at liberty to disclose detailed security information pertaining to the President and Deputy President. Therefore, the response below covers the total deployment for those financial years.

(1)(a)(b)(i)(aa) 1 066.

(1)(a)(b)(i)(bb) 1 131.

(1)(a)(b)(i)(cc) 1 162.

(1)(a)(b)(i)(dd) 1 369.

(1)(a)(b)(ii) 1 388.

(2) The Presidential Protection Service is not under the subprogramme of Protection and Security Services. In terms of the organisational structure, both are under programme five.