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QUESTION NO 3817

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 41- 2011)

3817. Dr P J Rabie (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether any other persons have driven (a) his and (b) his Deputy Minister's official blue light fitted vehicles; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, in respect of the (i) 2009-10 and (ii) 2010-11 financial years, (aa) what is each specified person's (aaa) name and (bbb) designation, (bb) which vehicle and (cc) why?

NW4608E

REPLY:

(a)(b) Close protection officers assigned to the Minister and Deputy Minister utilizes the vehicle for official duties. In most cases the official vehicles and keys remain at the residence of the Minister or Deputy Minister when protection officers report off duty.

(i) Not applicable

(ii) Not applicable

(aa) Not applicable

(aaa) Not applicable

(bbb) Not applicable

(bb) Not applicable

(cc) Not applicable

QUESTION NO 3795

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 41- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 13 December 2011

3795. Mrs H Lamoela (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether he intends putting a proposal to Cabinet to reinstate the Narcotics Bureau (details furnished); if not, why not; if so,

(2) whether he intends to set a time frame for the reinstatement of the Narcotics Bureau; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) what is the (a) projected cost of reinstating the Narcotics Bureau and (b) breakdown of the specified cost?

NW4586E

REPLY:

(1) No.

(2) The Ministry of Police is currently conducting a study to determine the best approach to addressing drug related crime. Special task teams are being deployed to hot spot drug areas and the DPCI is currently tasked with preventing and combating drug trafficking as part of their organised crime mandate.

(3) Not applicable.

QUESTION NO 3792

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 41- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 13 December 2011

3792. Ms A M Dreyer (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) What measures have the SA Police Service (SAPS) put in place to deal with the situation on the Mozambican border at Komatipoort, Mpumalanga where a gang (name furnished) is creating havoc;

(2) what steps will the SAPS take to ensure that the (a) surrounding community is protected and (b) gang members are brought to justice? NW4583E

REPLY:

(1)A Tracing Task Team from Lebombo Border Policing Unit has been assigned to focus on the gang and its activities. The tracing team comprises a variety of SAPS specialized units, the local police station, South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the local neighbourhood farmers.

· Regular patrols are conducted by the Task Team assisted by information from local communities and farmers living in the affected areas(Farms)

(2)(a) Policing by the Task Team will continue. On 23 November 2011 a farmer was attacked and robbed of a revolver. The tracing team assisted by farmers managed to track the robbers and three 3 gang members including the leader were arrested as per Komatipoort CAS 96/11/2011 and CAS 15/11/2011. The stolen revolver was also recovered and the case is being investigated by the local detectives from Komatipoort.

(2)(b) Meetings with relevant stakeholders including the farming community are taking place on a regular basis in an effort to permanently deal with the matter. The SANDF has also deployed members for borderline patrol.

QUESTION NO 3788

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 41- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 13 December 2011

3788. Mr D J Maynier (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

What is the full schedule of reservist training programmes for each province for the (a) 2010-11 and (b) 2011-12 financial years?

NW4579E

REPLY:

Attached as per annexure 1, 2, 3 and 4.

QUESTION NO 3787

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 41- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 13 December 2011

3787. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) What occupational health and safety measures have been put in place to protect police personnel who are engaging in ballistic testing of SA Police Service firearms;

(2) whether any incidents of injury have been reported in this regard; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how many (a) cases of damage to hearing and (b) other injuries have been reported by SAPS members?

NW4578E

REPLY:

(1) The ballistic test firing of SAPS firearms is done by personnel who are trained and declared competent in the safe handling and testing of firearms. Personnel performing the ballistics testing (test firing) of SAPS firearms wear prescribed personal protective equipment according to Occupational Health and Safety Act, namely:

· Hearing protection or ear muffs

· Eye protection

· Laboratory coat or two piece overalls

· Safety shoes

· Respirator (if circumstances necessitates)

The ballistics testing (test firing) of SAPS firearms by personnel is performed in in-house, air-conditioned shooting ranges equipped with extractor fans as well as outdoor accredited shooting ranges when the task teams visit provinces.

(2) To date no injuries have been reported as a result of the ballistics testing of SAPS firearms by members. Personnel undergo regular medical surveillance which includes hearing tests.

QUESTION NO 3785

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 41- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 13 December 2011

3785. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether he intends to instruct the acting Police Commissioner to overturn an internal gagging order imposed on officials of the SA Police Service and structures on rhino poaching; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the further relevant details?

NW4576E

REPLY:

There is no gagging order regarding communicating with the media on the rhino poaching issue.

QUESTION NO 3766

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 41- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 13 December 2011

3766. Mr D J Maynier (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether he intends to continue pursuing the initiative on the proposed integration of metro police departments into a single paramilitary SA police force; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW4556E

REPLY:

Yes and as I stated in my budget speech that the Constitutional imperative of creating a single police service is a matter that needs to be addressed. I also however stated that this will not be a short process and will require our long term attention.

QUESTION NO 3758

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 41- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 13 December 2011

3758. Mr D J Maynier (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether any SA Police Service (SAPS) members have been suspended for losing their firearms (a) in the (i) 2009-10 and (ii) 2010-11 financial years and (b) during the period 1 April 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, why not; if so, (aa) how many SAPS members have been suspended in each province and (bb) what are the relevant details in each case?

NW4548E

REPLY:

In terms of the SAPS Discipline Regulations, 2006 and SAPS Disciplinary Guidelines, the employee may be suspended from duty as a precautionary measure if there are reasonable grounds that he/she has committed serious misconduct.

Suspension of an employee may only be considered if:

- the continuation of the employee's employment is likely to result in him or her continuing with or committing further misconduct;

- the continuation of the employee's employment may negatively impact on the investigation;

- the employee will be in a position to hide, destroy or embezzle the evidence if his or her employment is continued.

- the interference with or intimidation of witness might occur if the employee's employment is continued; or

- the continuation of the employee's employment may negatively impact on service delivery by the Service.

If the member therefore reports the loss of any state property (e.g loss of firearm), his/her commander must conduct an investigation with a view of establishing the circumstances under which it had occurred and only after the conclusion of such an investigation, it may be detected that disciplinary steps are warranted.

QUESTION NO 3739

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 41- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 13 December 2011

3739. Mr M M Swathe(DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

How many of the autopsies that have been conducted by the Department of Health for the SA Police Service since 1 April 2011 have been conducted as a result of (a) inquest and (b) murder dockets?

NW4528E

REPLY:

The information requested is not readily available and must be obtained via an ad hoc requested from SITA. .

QUESTION NO 3732

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 25 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 41- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 13 December 2011

3732. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) With regard to his reply to question 2825 on 25 October 2011, what is the (a) optimal and (b) current number of police vehicles for each police station in each province;

(2) whether any plans are in place to ensure that police vehicles are only driven by duly authorised SA Police Service members; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW4521E

REPLY:

(1)(a) As per my reply to question 2825, the South African Police Service is still in a process to compile the issuing criteria which will determine per function the number of vehicles per members (optimal). The department is also in a process to develop allocation criteria which will address the type of vehicle to be allocated to specific geographical areas.

(1)(b) Below is a table as on 2011-10-31, with the current vehicle strength per province. The number excludes specialised units placed at station level.

PROVINCE DESCRIPTION	NUMBER OF VEHICLES
CAPE Total	4125
FREE STATE Total	2137
GAUTENG Total	5750
KWAZULU-NATAL Total	4784
LIMPOPO Total	3060
MPUMALANGA Total	1524
NORTH WEST Total	1884
NORTHERN CAPE Total	1325
WESTERN CAPE Total	4503
Grand Total	29092

(2) Yes. The SAPS has its own rules and regulations pertaining to authorization to drive state vehicles. Authorization to drive state vehicles: National Instruction 4/2011 chapter 6, paragraph 32 provides the following measures to ensure that SAPS vehicles are driven by authorized drivers only:

In order to obtain authorization to drive state vehicles; the following process must be followed:

· The employee must complete an application for authorization to drive state vehicles and submit the completed form together with his/her driving license to the employee designated to perform theoretical testing for authorization to drive state vehicles.

· If the employee passes the theoretical test, he/she will then go to the employee designated for practical testing for authorization to drive state vehicles.

· If the employee then passes the practical test, he/she must submit the test results together with his/her drivers' license to his/her immediate commander for recommendation.

· The immediate commander must personally check the drivers' license and verify the test results. Thereafter, the application is submitted for approval to the next line manager.

· If the application is approved, a copy of the approval must be handed to the driver and another copy filed in the drivers' personal file at his/her station for future reference.

The above directives are applicable to all members up to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The following applies to other members:-

An employee at the level of Colonel or equivalent must in writing obtain authorization to drive state vehicles from the delegated official under whose command he/she serves. However, if such an employee has structured his/her remuneration package to allow for a vehicle allowance, he/she may only use state vehicles in accordance with National Instruction relating to the Vehicle Scheme for Senior and Middle Managers.

A Senior Manager (an employee who occupies a post to which a salary range of 13 or higher has been linked), may only use state vehicles in accordance with the National Instruction relating to the Vehicle Scheme for Senior and Middle Managers. A Senior Manager who is in possession of a valid driving license will automatically be regarded as an authorized driver of state vehicles and does not have to apply for authorization.

A Student Constable under probation at a police station, who is authorized to drive a state vehicle, may however not drive a state vehicle without the supervision of a permanent SAPS member, who is also an authorized driver for the type of state vehicle being driven.

It is also a requirement that a name list of all authorized drivers must be kept in the community centre or support office of each police station to enable the commander to ascertain whether a particular employee is authorized to drive a state vehicle. The following information regarding licensed and authorized drivers must be recorded on the list:-

1. Full name, surname and persal number

2. Class of vehicle the employee is allowed to drive with the driving license code he/she possesses

3. Valid period of driving license and

4. Date of authorization

QUESTION NO 3654

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 40- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 13 December 2011

3654. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether he has been informed that SA Police Service (SAPS) VIP officers escorted a certain person (name furnished) on 9 October 2011 as part of a protection detail; if so, (a) why was the person deemed eligible for such protection, (b) what distance did the protection detail accompany the cavalcade, (c) how many SAPS (i) VIP officers and (ii) vehicles escorted the cavalcade and (d) what were the financial cost; if not,

(2) whether he will investigate the matter; if not, why not?

NW4435E

REPLY:

(1) No protection service was provided to the certain person on 9 October 2011.

(1)(a) to (d) Not applicable.

(2) No, due to the fact that no formal complaint was lodged in this regard.

QUESTION NO 3653

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 40- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 13 December 2011

3653. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(a)(i) How many SA Police Service officers have not been paid for services rendered during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Soccer tournament and (ii) what is the breakdown of this number for each province, (b) what is the reason for the delay in payment, (c)(i) how much is owed in outstanding payments for services rendered and (ii) what is the breakdown of this amount for each province, (d) when will these officers in each province received payment and (e) what remedial steps have been taken to deal with these late payments?

NW4434E

REPLY:

I refer the Honorable member to the answer to question 3650 asked by the Honorable member

QUESTION NO 3650

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 40- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 13 December 2011

3650. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether any officers of the SA Police Services have not been paid for services rendered during the Soccer World Cup Tournament in 2010; if so, (a) how many officers in each province are awaiting remuneration in this regard and (b) what amount is owed in outstanding payments;

(2) (a) what has been the cause of the delay in paying the specified officers, (b) when will they be paid and (c) what remedial measures does he intend to implement with regard to the late payments?

NW4431E

REPLY:

(a) The level of alcohol in the certain person's blood was 0.23 grams per 100 milliliters.

(b) The blood was analyzed at the Department of Health: Chemistry Laboratory: Pretoria.

(d) Not applicable.

QUESTION NO 3440

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 4 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 36- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 22 November 2011

3440. Mr S B Farrow (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) (a) How many copies of each annual report that was produced by (i) his department and (ii) the entities reporting to him were commissioned for print in the 2010-11 financial year, (b) how many copies were actually printed and (c) what were the (i) total and (ii) individual costs of printing these reports;

(2) (a) who printed each specified report, (b) how was the specified printer decided upon and (c) on what date did the specified printer deliver the report to the specified entity;

(3) whether any of the specified reports that had been printed were found to be unsatisfactory; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (a) which reports, (b) for which entity, (c) by which printer, (d) what action was taken and (e) what were the costs?

NW4126E

REPLY:

(1) (a) (i) The South African Police Service (SAPS) produced 3000 copies including their Annual Report of the Civilian Secretariat for Police (24 pages). The ICD printed 560 copies of their Annual Report

(b) The SAPS printed 3000 copies including the Annual Report of the Civilian Secretariat for Police (24 pages). 560 copies of the ICD Annual report were actual printed

SAPS have requested an additional amount of R100 000 to print another 1000 copies of the report to ensure that all line managers including station –and- cluster commanders will be in a position of a copy. The report will assist line managers with the auditing process of performance information.

(ii) R97.03 per SAPS report and R220.57 per ICD report

(2) (a) and (b) The SAPS made use of the Government Printing Works who subcontracted the printing of the report to a printing company. The ICD made use of Tirimmoho Communications who were selected through a Bid process and approved by the ICD Bid Committee

(c) The SAPS Annual Report was delivered to Parliament on 16 September 2011 and the tabling took place on 20 September 2011. The ICD reports were delivered on 28 September 2011

(3) (a) No

(b) Not applicable

(d) Not applicable

QUESTION NO 3402

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 4 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 36- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 22 November 2011

3402. Mrs A T Lovemore (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether, with reference to the reply by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to question 2603 on 11 October 2011, the National Action Plan to deal with xenophobia and xenophobic violence has been accepted by the interministerial committee (IMC) that was established to deal with threats of violence against foreign nationals; if not, (a) why not and (b) what actions are required in order to ensure such acceptance; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) whether the specified action plan has been disseminated to all stakeholders; if not, why not; if so, (a) to which stakeholders and (b) how has this dissemination taken place;

(3) whether the specified action plan is available to (a) public representatives and (b) the public; if not, why not; if so, how can an interested or affected person access this plan?

NW4087E

REPLY:

(1) Yes I would refer you to my press statement made after the first IMC meeting in which the plan is detailed

(2) The plan was disseminated to all departments through their Ministers

(3) As I stated in my answer to section (1) of this question I issued a press statement outlining the plan and thereby informed the public

QUESTION NO 3391

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 4 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 36- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 22 November 2011

3391. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

With reference to his replies to question 1140 on 26 April 2011 and 1790 on 25 July 2011 and each re-established Family Violence, Child Abuse and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit in each province, (i) how large is the population that each FCS unit has to serve, (ii) how many staff members are employed at each unit and (iii) how many experienced members of the SA Police Service from the former FCS units have been included in each re-established unit?

NW4070E

REPLY:

The information required regarding the population figures is not readily available and must be obtained from drawing down on different government data.

QUESTION NO 3382

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 4 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 36- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 2 November 2011

3382. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:

How many (a) SA Police Service (SAPS) personnel have been allocated to the police station in the Ntambanana area in KwaZulu-Natal, (b) police vehicles have been allocated to this station and (c)(i) alleged murders have been reported to this station and (ii) murder suspects have been arrested by the SAPS in each case during the period 1 January 2011 to 30 September 2011?

NW4059E

REPLY:

(a) 46

(b) 10

(c)(i) 5

(c)(ii) Number of murder suspects arrested in each case:

CAS 2/01/2011 : 4 arrests

CAS 6/02/2011 : Still under investigation

CAS 8/02/2011 : Still under investigation

CAS 28/01/2011 : Still under investigation

CAS 5/03/2011 : Still under investigation

QUESTION NO 3381

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 4 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 36- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 22 November 2011

3381. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether the police station in Buchanan, that was built amongst the farming community in Heatonville, KwaZulu-Natal have been allocated vehicles; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will this police station receive vehicles; if so, how many vehicles have been allocated to this police station;

(2) whether he has been informed that members of this community who call this police station for assistance are routinely advised that there are no police vehicles available and that the police officers are unable to help the complainants; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what steps has he taken to resolve this issue?

NW4058E

REPLY:

(1) Yes. A total of 10 vehicles have been allocated to Ntambanana police station.

(1)(a) Not applicable

(1)(b) Not applicable

(2) I have asked the Acting National Commissioner to look into this compliant and into the proper utilization of vehicles at this station.

QUESTION NO 3380

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 4 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 36- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 22 November 2011

3380. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether he intends building any new police stations closer to rural communities that have previously been deprived of these services; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW4057E

REPLY:

Yes, we have initiated 30 Police Stations to be built in rural communities. These are situated in the following Provinces:

· KwaZulu-Natal – 7 police stations

· Eastern Cape – 8 police stations

· North West – 5 police stations

· Limpopo – 5 police stations

· Mpumalanga – 5 police stations

We are currently busy with the site clearance process on all these sites.

QUESTION NO 3375

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 4 NOVEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 36- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 22 November 2011

3375. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

What is the current status of the drunken driving case against a certain person (name furnished)?

NW3968E

REPLY:

The certain person was arrested on 2 May 2009 at 20:45 on a charge of driving a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of liquor in Gugulethu, Cape Town. Gugulethu CAS 50/05/2009 has reference. A blood sample for blood alcohol analysis was drawn on 2 May 2009 at 21:45 from the certain person at G.F Jooste Hospital. He appeared in the Athlone Magistrates' Court on 5 May 2009 and on this date the public prosecutor provisionally withdrew the charges against him pending the result of the blood alcohol analysis.

He appeared in court again on 27 July 2010 after the blood alcohol analysis report was received and the case was remanded to 6 October 2010 for trial.

On 6 October 2010 his legal representative made representations to the Senior Public Prosecutor who then withdrew the charges against the certain person. The reason for the withdrawal of the charges is that the nurse who drew the blood sample from the certain person wrote the wrong seal numbers on the blood sample kit and in her statement.

QUESTION NO 3309

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 OCTOBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 35- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 22 November 2011

3309. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

NW3964E

REPLY:

Case dockets are at times sent back to police stations from magistrates courts for further investigation or for additional reports such as blood test results or cases referred to court for the first appearance of the accused. The South African Police Service however does not keep separate records of court cases that are sent back for further investigation.

QUESTION NO 3305

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 OCTOBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 35- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 22 November 2011

3305. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(a) What (i) amount in legal costs as a result of civil claims has been incurred in the 2010-11 financial year and (ii) is the breakdown of the amount, (b) which police stations had been affected and (c) how many civilians laid claims against the SA Police Service?

NW3957E

REPLY:

(a)(i) R 106, 239, 616.81

(a)(ii) Legal costs are paid to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for legal services provided by the State Attorney to SAPS in respect of, for example, civil claims against and by the state, motions and matters relating to criminal cases. The amount involved also include court orders in favour of plaintffs and applicants for payment of legal costs. Payment of legal costs is being made by SAPS on a monthly basis upon receipt of a claim for a refund from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. A single amount due for a particular month is paid by SAPS and payment per individual case is not captured during the payment process.

(b) Payment of legal costs is not linked to a particular police station.

QUESTION NO 3303

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 28 OCTOBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 35- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 22 November 2011

3303. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether he has been informed that (a) the Berea Police Station urgently requires an upgrade in order to deliver better services with respect to (i) adequate parking facilities and (ii) access for people with disabilities, (b) the Berea Police Station (i) is understaffed and (ii) uses vehicles with more than 200 000 km on the clock, (c) that crime in the area of the Berea Police Station has more than doubled in the past three months; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what steps are being taken to find solutions for these issues;

(2) whether he intends relocating the station to the Old Forensic Laboratory building which is now inhabited by squatters; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

NW3955E

REPLY:

(1)(a)(i) The upgrading of the Berea Police Station with regard to adequate parking facilities at the station is not on the Strategic Plan of the Building Programme of the South African Police Service.

(1)(a)(ii) Access ramps for people with disabilities were built at the Berea Police Station in March 2011.

(1)(b)(i) 12 Additional posts have been allocated which will bring the staff to 113% of the granted.

(1)(b)(ii) There are 29 vehicles issued to the station of which only three (3) have more than 200 000km on the clock. These three (3) vehicles are still functional and utilized.

(1)(c) No.

Crime has not doubled in the past three months. However, crime has increased by 17% when compared with the same period of 2010. The following strategies have been implemented to address the situation:

- A tactical response team is currently deployed full time in the Berea police station precinct;

- A Visible Policing team of the Durban Central cluster, in which Berea police station is situated, is currently also deployed full time in the police station precinct;

- The Visible Policing Commander of the Berea police station has been replaced;

- A specialised property crime investigation task team and field unit has been established to deal with property crime;

- Blue light patrols have been increased;

- Specific focus on second hand goods dealers;

- Aggressive focus on B class (minor) crime;

- More frequent after hour supervision by commissioned officers;

- Support service members are deployed to render functional services during peak periods.

(2) The old Forensic Laboratory building referred to is in fact the old Health Services Laboratory, which is not the property of the South African Police Service (SAPS), but is the property of the Department of Health and therefore the Berea Police Station cannot be relocated to these premises.

QUESTION NO 3232

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 OCTOBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 33- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 8 November 2011

3232. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether he has found that cases had been struck off the court roll in 2011 as a result of inadequate investigations by detectives; if so, (a) how many cases, (b) what measures has he put in place to assist detectives in this regard by providing further training and (c) what amount has been budgeted in this regard?

NW3845E

REPLY:

Yes.

(a) 4093 cases were struck off the court roll during 2011 as a result of inadequate investigations where the investigations were not fully completed e.g. some witness statements not yet obtained, blood alcohol analysis reports still awaited (drunken driving cases), suspects not linked to the crime, etc.

(b) 116 experienced detectives were placed at 104 courts across the country as Detective Court Case Officers and one of their responsibilities is to inspect and screen court dockets to ensure that complete and quality investigations are conducted. Detective training is an ongoing process and 1384 detectives will be trained in the 2011/2012 financial year, 1731 detectives will be trained in the 2012/2013 financial year and 1730 in the 2013/2014 financial year.

QUESTION NO 3230

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 OCTOBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 33- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 8 November 2011

3230. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(a) How many warrant officers are currently employed in the SA Police Service and (b) in each case, what are their (i) qualifications, (ii) experience level and (iii) salary scale?

NW3843E

REPLY:

(a) There are 1121 CPF structures in place at police stations which provides an indication of extensive engagement between SAPS and communities on policing.

(b) The continued functioning of CPF structures is an indication of active engagement between SAPS and communities which signifies a much improved relationship than prior to 1994. Managing perceptions about policing and monitoring and evaluation of the successes and impact of community policing programmes on crime prevention remains a challenge.

(c) A National structure which is formed by the nine Provincial Chairpersons meets quarterly to make inputs into functioning of CPF's at local level. They share best practices and report on best performing CPF's. Community projects such as awareness campaigns and imbizos contribute towards the reporting of crime by the communities as well as the promotion of transparency in the service. High numbers of anonymous tip-offs by communities through Crime Stop and Crime Line contributes to police successes including the apprehension of offenders and recovery of goods.

QUESTION NO 3169

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 OCTOBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 33- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 8 November 2011

3169. Mrs L S Chikunga (ANC) to ask the Minister of Police:

(a) How many members of the SA Police Service have been killed since 1 April 2011 whilst allegedly being involved in heists and (b) from which police station is each specified member?

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REPLY:

(a) No member of the South African Police Service was killed whilst allegedly being involved in a heist since 1 April 2011.

(b) Not applicable

QUESTION NO 3085

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14 OCTOBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 31- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 8 November 2011

3085. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether, as agreed, the Auditor-General conducted audits of a sample of individual SA Police Service (SAPS) stations; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) why did these audits not appear in the annual report and (b) what are the details of these audits;

(2) whether these audits will be made available to the public; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) whether, as agreed, the Auditor-General conducted audits on records to check the reliability of police statistics; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) when will these audits be made available and (b) how were the sample police stations chosen;

(4) whether the Auditor-General will conduct these audits every year; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

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REPLY:

(1) – (4) These questions are related to the office of the Auditor-General and form part of their Audit Strategy. The enquiry should therefore be directed to the Auditor-General.

QUESTION NO 3070

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14 OCTOBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 31- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 22 November 22 November 2011

3070. Mr K S Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether (a) he, (b) the Deputy Minister and (c) any senior officials of his department intend to visit or have visited New Zealand during the 2011 Rugby World Cup Tournament; if so, what is the (i)(aa) name, (bb) rank and (cc) position or designation of each specified person accompanying (aaa) him, (bbb) the Deputy Minister and (ccc) each specified senior official and (ii)(aa) nature and (bb) official reason for the visit;

(2) what (a) total amount will be spent or has been spent on the trip and (b) is the (i) description and (ii) detailed breakdown of the amounts that will be spent or have been spent on (aa) accommodation, (bb) travel and (cc) subsistence costs?

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REPLY:

(1)(a) No visit was undertaken by the Minister or Deputy Minister.

(1)(b) N/A

(1)(c) Yes.

One visit was undertaken by the Division Technology Management Services (TMS) to New Zealand from 8 to 18 September 2011.

The following nine members undertook the visit:

Colonel JR Barnard: Systems Manager: External Integrated Systems.

Colonel M Singh: Systems Manager: Supply Chain Management Support Systems.

Colonel P Gobile: Systems Manager: Detectives Services Management Systems.

Colonel AR Bock: Information and Systems Support: Financial and HR Systems: Persal and Persal Systems.

Lt Colonel A Roodt: Resource and Configuration Management, Crime Systems and Infrastructure Management.

Lt Colonel JNR de Beer: Systems Management Support Official: Divisions: Visible Policing (VISPOL)/ Protection and Security Services (PSS).

Lt Colonel J van Zyl: Manager: Project Office and Office Administration.

Lt Col PP Mbatha: Staff Officer: Divisional Commissioners office

Captain SO Mpulwane: Security and Risk Management.

Pinnacle Africa and Infrasol invited the Division Technology Management Services to conduct site visits to the New Zealand Police during the Rugby World Cup.

(2) All cost pertaining to the visit was sponsored by the two companies. I have however asked the Acting National Commissioner to scrutinize this visit and to make sure that this visit did not involve any conflict of interest.

QUESTION NO 3027

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14 OCTOBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 31- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 8 November 2011

3027. Mr D C Ross (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether (a) his department and (b) any entity reporting to him was approached by a certain political organisation (name furnished) to contribute to its 66^th birthday celebrations; if so, in each case, (i) which entities and (ii) what was the (aa) nature and (bb) value of the contribution that was requested;

(2) whether (a) his department and (b) any of the specified entities reporting to him agreed to the request; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (i) who approved the request, (ii) what was the justification for the agreement to the request and (iii) from which budget will the contribution be paid;

(3) whether (a) his department and (b) any of the specified entities reporting to him made financial contributions to the said political organisation without being approached for such financial contributions; if so, in each case, (i) what amount will be contributed, (ii) from which budget, (iii) who made the decision to provide the specified funds to the said political organisation and (iv) how is this (aa) decision and (bb) amount justified;

(4) whether (a) his department and (b) any of the entities reporting to him rely on any (i) statutory and (ii) policy provisions in (aa) agreeing and (bb) making such contribution; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details?

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REPLY:

(1) No.

(2) Not applicable.

(3) Not applicable.

(4) Not applicable.

QUESTION NO 2912

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2912. Mr T D Lee (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether his department has placed any (a) companies or (b) persons on the List of Restricted Suppliers, thereby prohibiting the public sector to do business with them; if so, in each case, what is the (i) name of said entity or person, (ii) nature of their business, (iii) reason for restricting this service and (iv) date on which they were restricted;

(2) whether any of the implicated (a) companies or (b) persons have since been removed from the list; if so, in each case, (i) which entity or person, (ii) when and (iii) what is the reason for removing the specified company or person from the list;

(3) whether his department has conducted any business with any of the (a) companies that or (b) person who have been removed from the list; if so, in each case (i) with which companies or persons, (ii) with regard to which services, (iii) for which time period and (iv) why did his department engage the specified company or person despite previous conduct?

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REPLY:

(1)(a & b) No companies or persons have been placed on the List of Restricted Suppliers by the South African Police Service.

(2) Not applicable.

(3) Not applicable.

QUESTION NO 2879

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2879. Mr K S Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) What does Operation Duty Call Festive Season campaign entail in respect of the (a) provinces in which this campaign will be rolled out, (b) cost of this campaign for each province, (d) number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members that will be employed, (e) various areas of focus and (f) deliverables of this campaign;

(2) whether the national police commissioner, Bheki Cele, intends to answer all calls reporting crime and unprofessional SAPS members himself; if not, (a) how many SAPS members will be assigned to call centre duty in each province; if so, how?

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REPLY:

(1)(a) Operation Duty Calls for safer festive season was launched on 14 September 2011 and all provinces are expected to roll out the campaign in their respective provinces as per the approved comprehensive operational plan.

(1)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f) The budget for safer festive season is covered in the operational budget of each province. Further to this, individual provinces request for additional funding from National Head Office for operations and deployment as per provincial operational plan.

(2)(a) A telephone directory with contact details of all SAPS top management including the National Commissioner and all station commanders in the country is available for the public in the interest of service delivery.

QUESTION NO 2878

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2878. Mr K S Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether the South African Police Service (SAPS) intends to advertise the faces of wanted criminals on (a) billboards and (b) in newspapers; if not, why did the National Police Commissioner state this intention during the launch of Operation Duty calls; if so, how much has been budgeted for such advertisements (i) on billboards and (ii) in newspapers in each province;

(2) how many (a) billboards will be contracted per city and (b) which newspapers will be used:

(3) how often will (a) the advertising change on billboards and (b) advertisements appear in the newspapers?

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REPLY:

(1) Yes there is a plan to put faces of wanted persons on billboards, television and newspapers.

(2) At this stage SAPS is not in a position to break it down as required by Parliament. The breakdown will only be available after receipt of the proposal for media bulk buying from the GCIS.

(3) The billboards will be updated as and when it is necessary. Information that will be provided for each newspaper will be updated as well when it becomes necessary.

QUESTION NO 2877

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2877. Mr K S Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether the National Police Commissioner wore an officially issued South African Police Service (SAPS) uniform during the launch of Operation Duty calls; if not, (a) what uniform did he wear, (b) why did he choose to wear it and (c) where did he source it from; if so, what is the relation of a military uniform within the SAPS?

NW3347E

REPLY:

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General BH Cele, was wearing an officially issued SAPS uniform during the launch of Operation Duty Calls. He was not wearing a military uniform. General Cele wore the official uniform of the Special Task Force (STF), a specialised unit within the Division Operational Response Services.

QUESTION NO 2857

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 October 2011

2857. Mr J Selfe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether police officers open inquest dockets instead of murder dockets; if so, (a) what is the reason for this and (b) how many (i) inquest dockets and (ii) murder dockets have been opened in each province from 1 April 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?

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REPLY:

No.

(a) There are many reasons why inquest case dockets instead of murder case dockets are registered, of which the most common reasons are:

- A body is found with no obvious injuries or wounds and without any history being available to the police officers at the scene. An inquest case docket is registered, but later, during the autopsy, it is discovered that the deceased sustained internal injuries, and later during the investigation it is further established that the deceased was assaulted. The inquest case docket is then changed to a murder case docket.

- A decomposed body is found and it cannot be established on the scene that there are injuries on the body. During the autopsy, it is discovered that the deceased died of a gunshot wound. The inquest case docket is then changed to a murder case docket.

- A person dies without a history of any illness, but later, after toxicology and histology analysis of the body specimens obtained during an autopsy, it is established that the deceased was poisoned. The inquest case docket is then changed to a murder case docket.

(b) The number of inquest and murder cases from the 1 April 2011 shall only be released by the Minister of Police as part of crime statistics for 2011/2012 in September 2012.

QUESTION NO 2832

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 October 2011

2832. Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) With reference to his reply to question 2447 on 20 September 2011, how many SA Police Service (SAPS) members have been disciplined since 1 April 2010 in each province for noncompliance with the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act, Act 116 of 1998, in terms of failure to (a) arrest the abuser where an offence of violence has been committed, (b) arrest the alleged transgressor where a warrant has been issued, (c) dispatch a police vehicle to a scene of alleged domestic violence, (d) establish whether the alleged transgressor has a valid licence to possess a firearm, (e) inform a victim of where and how to (i) access alternative shelter, (ii) access counselling services, (iii) obtain a protection order and (iv) access medical assistance, (f) keep a copy of the protection order once it has been obtained from court, (g) establish and confirm the victim's whereabouts and safety, (h) note the reason for no charge or arrest being made, (i) record the incident in the domestic violence register, (j) open a docket and refer the matter to the national prosecuting authority, (k) search for and seize arms and ammunition, (l) take witness statements, (m) issue a notice informing the transgressor of a court appearance, (n) complete the J88 (medical report) and (o) record other relevant information;

(2) how many station commanders have been disciplined since 1 April 2010 in each province for noncompliance with the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act, Act 116 of 1998;

(3) how many SAPS members in each province have received the (a) basic one-day training and (b) five-day training on the Domestic Violence Act, Act 116 of 1998, and

(4) why do the figures that was presented to the Portfolio Committee on Police by the SAPS on 23 August 2011 differ from the figures on noncompliance of the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD);

(5) whether all the recommendations of the ICD regarding the Domestic Violence Act, Act 116 of 1998, have been adhered to; if not, (a) why not and (b) what is the breakdown for each province of the recommendations that have (i) not been adhered to and (ii) been adhered to; if so, what are the relevant details?

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REPLY:

(1) and (2)

The answer to this question is not readily available. The information has been requested from Provincial Commissioners and is being verified. The answer will be provided once this information is received.

(3) For the period 2004-04-01 until 2011-08-31 the following training statistics apply in regard to the 1 and 5 day training courses on the Domestic Violence Act, Act 116 of 1998:

ONE(1) DAY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURSE
PROVINCES	NUMBER OF MEMBERS TRAINED
NATIONAL HEAD OFFICE	64
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER EASTERN CAPE	430
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER FREE STATE	241
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER GAUTENG	554
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER KWAZULU-NATAL	1317
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER LIMPOPO	438
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER MPUMALANGA	196
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER NORTH WEST	1141
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER NORTHERN CAPE	556
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER WESTERN CAPE	1089
Grand Total	6026
FIVE(5) DAYS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURSE
PROVINCES	NUMBER OF MEMBERS TRAINED
NATIONAL HEAD OFFICE	124
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER EASTERN CAPE	2538
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER FREE STATE	1076
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER GAUTENG	2364
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER KWAZULU-NATAL	2039
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER LIMPOPO	762
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER MPUMALANGA	968
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER NORTH WEST	450
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER NORTHERN CAPE	1172
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER WESTERN CAPE	798
Grand Total	12291

(4) The reason for differences between the complaints reported by SAPS and ICD are included in the 6 monthly reports submitted by the SAPS. In addition, the following should be taken into consideration:

Section 18(5)(d) of the Domestic Violence Act places an obligation on the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service to report every six months to Parliament regarding –

· non-compliance by members with their obligations in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, its Regulations and the National Instruction;

· the disciplinary proceedings instituted as a result thereof and the decisions which emanated from such proceedings; and steps taken as a result of recommendations made by the ICD.

The ICD must, every six months, submit a report to Parliament regarding the number and particulars of matters reported to it in terms of section 18(4)(a) of the Domestic Violence Act, setting out the recommendations made in respect of such matters.

The Service generates its reports and statistics from complainants who have reported directly to the Police, either at the police station or to the patrol van driver whilst attending to a complaint at the scene. Commanders and senior officers must also, whilst perusing or inspecting the relevant registers, identify issues of non-compliance by members. This may arise out of poor completion of the relevant registers and forms.

Not all cases of non-compliance in respect of domestic violence are reported to the Service. The public may report directly to the ICD, which accounts for some differences in statistics that needs to be verified with ICD.

It is also possible that a complainant may report alleged poor service delivery directly to the ICD, who may find that the relevant member did in fact comply with all obligations as set out in the Act and National Instruction.

For example, the ICD may include in their report instances of a failure by a member to comply with obligations in terms of the Act, Regulations and National Instruction whilst in fact, no such obligation is placed on the member in terms of the Act, Regulations and National Instruction (eg failure to arrest and failure to seize weapons). Not the Act, Regulations or National Instruction places any obligation on a member to arrest or seize weapons. In fact, the Act and National Instruction only empower a member to do so, but leaves it to his or her discretion.

Statistics of alleged non-compliance reported to the ICD and the statistics kept by the Service will accordingly never be exactly the same.

These cases must however be reconciled after reporting in respect of the responses required in terms of the Act and National Instruction. SAPS must therefore inform ICD of all cases where the Service requires condonation for not taking disciplinary steps. The ICD must inform SAPS of all complaints received and SAPS must respond to these reports, even in cases where the complaint does not in fact represent incorrect actions by the SAPS.

(5) Yes, all the recommendations of the ICD regarding the Domestic Violence Act, Act 116 of 1998 have been adhered to.

(5)(a) N/A

(5)(b) The breakdown of stations in each Province where recommendations of the ICD were implemented is as follows (Further to this response, details in regard to each of the ICD recommendations in cases of non-compliance will be provided as part of the written response to questions posed during the Portfolio Committee of Police's meeting of 23 August 2011):

(ii) Adhered to see attached.

QUESTION NO 2831

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 October 2011

2831. Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(a) What is the current status of the implementation of the Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) in each province, (b) when will the IBIS be fully implemented nationwide and (c) what steps are being taken to ensure that the deadline is met?

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REPLY:

The Integrated Ballistics Identification System is fully implemented at all fourForensic Science Laboratories in South Africa. These laboratories are situated in Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Western Cape. The four laboratories render a service to all nine provinces of South Africa.

The Integrated Ballistics Identification System will be implemented in the five remaining provinces once Forensic Science Laboratories are established. IBIS already operates nationally.

QUESTION NO 2830

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2830. Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) With reference to the Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA), (a) what is the vetting process with regard to foreign security officers and (b) how many foreign security officers are employed in each province;

(2) whether the PSIRA has impacted training of security officers; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) in respect of each province,

(a) which businesses have paid fines for contravening the Private Security Industry Regulation Authority Act, Act 56 of 2001, during the period 1 January 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and

(b) what (i) is the breakdown of outstanding fines for the 2009-10 financial year and (ii) steps have been taken to recover these outstanding amounts;

(4) (a) how many private security companies are registered on the PSIRA database, (b) what is the breakdown with regard to each province and (c) how many of these companies are dormant?

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REPLY:

Question 1 (a)

The applicant must meet the requirements for registration as prescribed in section 23 of the act. Those requirements are:

1. Be a fit and proper person; and

2. Citizenship or permanent residence status in South Africa;

3. Must be 18 years of age;

4. Compliance with registration requirements as prescribed in the regulations i.e. regulation 2;

5. Was not found guilty of a criminal offence prescribed in the schedule of the Act within a period of 10 years immediately before submission of the application to the Authority;

6. Was not found guilty of an improper conduct in terms of the Act within a period of 5 years immediately before submission of the application to the Authority;

7. Must submit a clearance certificate if he is former member of SAPS, military, intelligence in South Africa or elsewhere.

8. Is mentally sound;

9. Is not in the employment of Public Service in circumstances where his registration may conflict with legislative provision applicable to the applicant;

10. Payment of the prescribed application fee;

11. Is not in the employment of DSO, SANDF, SSA or the Department of Correctional Services; and

12. Any other requirements which may be prescribed by the Authority in terms of the Act.

More specific to foreign nationals is the requirements of Regulation 2 sub regulation 6 which requires applicants to submit an original police clearance of her /his criminal record status from every country outside South Africa where he or she has been resident in the past 10 years.

In the case of foreign nationals who are former members of any official military ,security , police or intelligence force or service , Section 23(1)(f) requires them to submit a prescribed clearance certificate prior to being registered.

Question 1 (b)

NUMBER OF REGISTERED SECURITY OFFICERS WITH FOREIGN ORIGIN
PROVINCE	NO OF REGISTERED SECURITY OFFICERS
Eastern Cape	219
Free State	85
Gauteng	3 720
Kwazulu Natal	742
Limpopo	106
Mpumalanga	112
North West Province	217
Northern Cape	55
Western Cape	1 814
Unknown	4
Total	7 074

Question 2

Security officers are trained by Security training providers that are both registered and accredited by Authority and Sasseta. During the financial year 2010/11, there was a total were 530 training providers accredited in the Country. In the same year under review the Authority processed 536,825 course reports from security training providers.

Q 3 (a) and (b)

During the period January to August 2011, a total 963 fines were imposed to businesses for contravening the private security legislation and its regulations. The value of fines imposed during the period January to August 2011 is R6.3 million against a total of R3.7 million collected over the same period. With respect to collection of fines, these are done through collection procedures, which includes amongst others, issuance of statements to security businesses. Measures such as suspension or withdrawal of business registration are also used as a means of facilitating collection in respect of those amounts.

FINES IMPOSED FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY TO AUGUST 2011
	Amount of fees imposed	Fines collected	PROVINCE
1	75 350.00	133 634.05	Eastern Cape
2	329 650.00	189 406.31	Free State
3	3 808 352.35	2 101 444.66	Gauteng
4	248 300.00	229 535.63	Kwazulu-Natal
5	420 647.90	196 251.43	Limpopo
6	501 100.00	242 567.69	Mpumalanga
7	419 600.00	219 740.01	North West
8	124 513.61	70 539.75	Northern Cape
9	441 700.00	288 417.11	Western Cape
Totals	6 369 213.86	3 671 536.64

Where fines collected exceed fines imposed, this is as a result of fines imposed in prior periods

OUTSTANDING FINES AS AT 31 MARCH 2010
OUTSTANDING BALANCE	PROVINCE	COLLECTION RATE
152 288.88	Eastern Cape	52%
58 058.01	Free State	68%
122 497.17	Gauteng	86%
73 127.85	Kwazulu-Natal	82%
3 051.05	Limpopo	99%
94 733.27	Mpumalanga	68%
61 655.58	North West Province	69%
20 912.86	Northern Cape	80%
68 441.35	Western Cape	82%
654 766.02		78%

Q 4 (a), (b) and (c)

The number of registered and actively participating security service providers in the industry is provided below:

NUMBER OF REGISTERED ACTIVE BUSINESS AS AT 31 AUGUST 2011
Province	Number of security service providers	Percentage
Kwazulu-Natal	1 430	17%
North West Province	344	4%
Gauteng	3 064	36%
Mpumalanga	608	7%
Free State	265	3%
Western Cape	889	11%
Limpopo	1 085	13%
Eastern Cape	664	8%
Northern Cape	110	1%
Total	8 459	100%

Dormant businesses are those that are in terms of the Authority's database either, withdrawn or suspended. Details are provided below in a form of a table:

NUMBER OF INACTIVE BUSINESS AS AT 31 AUGUST 2011
Province	Number of security service providers	percentage
Eastern Cape	819	7%
Free State	445	4%
Gauteng	4 701	41%
Kwazulu-Natal	1 843	16%
Limpopo	615	5%
Mpumalanga	736	6%
North West Province	599	5%
Northern Cape	123	1%
Western Cape	1 457	13%
Total	11 338	100%

QUESTION NO 2825

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 October 2011

2825. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

For each police station in each province, (a) what is the (i) optimal and (ii) current number of police vehicles, (b) what is the waiting period for the supply of new vehicles, (c) how many vehicles have mileage higher than 200 000 km and (d) how many SA Police Service members are (i) authorised and (ii) not authorised to drive police vehicles?

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REPLY:

(a) (i)(ii) Below is a table of police vehicles per province with their actual number of active vehicles as on 2011-08-31. The numbers exclude specialised units placed at station level. The South African Police Service in a process to compile issuing criteria which will determine per function the number of vehicles per members (optimal). The department is also in a process to develop allocation criteria which will address the type of vehicle to be allocated to specific geographical areas.

PROVINCE	Current Active Vehicles as per the Asset Register on 2011-08-31
Eastern Cape	3843
Free State	1848
Gauteng	5524
KwaZulu- Natal	4357
Limpopo	2659
Mpumalanga	1410
North West	1446
Northern Cape	985
Western Cape	4436

(b) In terms of the current vehicle RT57 contract, the following waiting periods are applicable against the various manufacturers:-

Manufacturing Company	Delivery period
Ford Motor Company	120 working days
Renault S.A	120 working days
Toyota S.A	90 working days
General Motors	120 working days
Volkswagen/ Audi	90 working days
Daimler Chrysler	90 working days
KIA S.A	90 working days
Hyundai S.A	90 working days
Nissan S.A	90 working days
BMW S.A	120 working days
Calibra Motor Corporation	90 working days
Tata	120 working days
Toyota Trucks	90 working days
Mitsubishi	90 working days
Isuzu Trucks	120 working days
Iveco S.A	30 working days

(c) A total of 9647 vehicles have a mileage of 200 000km or higher as on 31 August 2011 based on active fuel card readings.

(d) This information is not available on the SAPS computerized systems as this information is kept on each individual member's personal file where they are stationed.

QUESTION NO 2824

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2824. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

In respect of each province, (a) how many SA Police Service (SAPS) members do not have driving licences and (b) what are the ranks of these SAPS members?

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REPLY:

(a) and (b) The South African Police Service has embarked upon a process of validating the driver's licences of all members against E-NATIS to eliminate any corruption practices. The updating of personal records with E-NATIS information was unfortunately met with challenges which needed PERSAL adjustments and also intervention by National Treasury for system adjustments to accommodate the new drivers licence's codes eg. code 08 with code EB: Preliminary testing to update PERSAL with E-NATIS information was done and it is expected that information with regard to the drivers licences will be available during the beginning of November 2011. The required information will be available once the aforementioned process has been finalized.

QUESTION NO 2817

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2817. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:

How many (a) police officers were killed while on duty (i) in 2010 and (ii) during the period 1 January 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) arrests were made of people suspected of killing these police officers and (c) were (i) charged, (ii) prosecuted and (iii) found guilty of these crimes for these periods?

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REPLY:

(a)(i) The figures provided are for the SAPS calendar year which is 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 (SAPS no longer distinguish between off and on duty). During this period 94 officers were killed.

(ii) Since the beginning of this year 68 police officers have been killed

(b) 46 Suspects were arrested and charged in the year 2010 and 34 in the year 2011.

- 1 Life imprisonment.

- 1 Life plus 15 years imprisonment.

4 Accused sentenced to 18 years imprisonment each.

(Other cases are still pending and have not been finalised).

QUESTION NO 2815

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 22 November 2011

2815. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) How many applications for the renewal of a firearm licence in terms of the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000, have been received since his reply to question 3197 on 23 October 2010;

(2) how many of these applications have been (a) granted, (b) rejected, (c) taken on appeal and (d) fully processed;

(3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

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REPLY:

(1) A total number of 18 910 applications for the renewal of firearm licenses have been received from 23 October 2010 to 23 September 2011.

(2) (a) Approved: 11 665

(3) I have been constantly updating the public on firearm licensing and will continue to do so.

QUESTION NO 2813

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 8 November 2011

2813. Mrs L S Chikunga (ANC) to ask the Minister of Police:

(a) How many and (b) what percentage of the (i) 16 834 murders that have been recorded in the 2009-10 financial year have resulted in arrests (ii) persons who were prosecuted for the specified murders have been convicted and (iii) specified murder cases have been closed undetected?

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REPLY:

(a) and (b) (i) 8547 arrests with a percentage of 50.77%

(a) and (b) (ii) 3060 convictions with percentage of 35.80%

(a) and (b) (iii) A murder case should never be completely closed but there are

1743 cases where the cases have been filed because suspects are undetected. (10.35 %)

QUESTION NO 2813

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 October 2011

2813. Mrs L S Chikunga (ANC) to ask the Minister of Police:

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REPLY:

To obtain the required information, an ad hoc request was submitted to the Information and Systems Management Component of the South African Police Service. As soon as the information is available, it will be provided.

QUESTION NO 2810

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 23 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 30- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2810. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether any (a) civilian or (b) member of the SA Police Service (SAPS) has been shot in any of the provinces with a firearm registered by SAPS as lost by or stolen from the SAPS; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) on what date did the Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) start marking SAPS firearms;

(3) whether each firearm that had been lost by or stolen from the SAPS was marked; if not, why not;

(4) how many SAPS firearms (a) have been marked and (b) still need to be marked;

(5) whether his department has a plan in place to ensure that all firearms are so marked; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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REPLY:

(1) Information in not available on how many firearms registered as lost or stolen were then used to commit crime in each province. The department keeps a generic database of firearms used in the commission of crimes irrespective of whether the victim was a civilian or a member of the Service.

(2) The marking of SAPS firearms is managed through an integrated process between the Firearm Permit System which generates a unique barcode and the Provisioning Administration System which is the master asset register.

(3) All firearms are identified through a unique serial number allocated to the Firearm at manufacture. The additional markings attached to SAPS firearms are to further enhance identification of SAPS firearms.

(4)(a) A total number of 171 500 SAPS firearms have been marked as on 31 August 2011.

(4)(b) A total number of 91 191 SAPS firearms still need to be marked.

(5) An implementation plan to mark all SAPS firearms by the end of the financial year is in place.

QUESTION NO 2740

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 29- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2740. Mr E J Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) (a) Who is the preferred service provider that is used by his department for the hiring of vehicles and (b) why is the specified service provider preferred;

(2) whether his department has a fixed contract with the specified service provider; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) what is the (a) name of the service provider and (b) reason for using the specified service provider in each instance where vehicles have been hired for use by him or his Deputy Minister since March 2010?

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REPLY:

(1) (a) and (b), The department does not have a preferred service provider , an open bid for a contract was advertised and was signed on 2011-09-12.

(2) The department has a contract number 19/1/9/1/53TV signed on 2011-09-12 with supplier Avis Car Rental.

(3) (a) Avis Car Rental (b) Before the contract was awarded the SAPS obtained three quotations every time the service were requested. Avis Car Rental is the only service provider with a Luxury Vehicles department.

QUESTION NO 2700

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 29- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 October 2011

2700. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether a backup system has been created of the criminal record system by the State Information Technology Agency (Sita); if not, (a) why not, (b) when will a back up system be created and (c) what steps has his department taken to ensure that this deadline is met; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) when will the SA Police Service stations have e-docket capabilities?

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REPLY:

(1) The Criminal Record System (CRIM) contains the data of Criminal History and wanted persons. An offsite backup is available and can be accessed in case of disaster. All Criminal history/information can be retrieved and the CRIM System can once again be accessed after a disaster in order to continue with operations/production.

The AFIS (Automated fingerprint Identification System) stores the fingerprint images of Criminals. Fingerprints are scanned, enhanced by fingerprint experts and searched against this AFIS database. These images are also stored on backup tape at a remote site. In case of disaster, the fingerprint images are available and can be retrieved in order to set up a new AFIS. However, operational functions cannot continue as there is no disaster recovery available i.e. there is no additional hardware and software available to ensure the continuation of searches against the database.

The AFIS disaster recovery forms part of the specifications of the new AFIS. Due to the exorbitant cost implications of the current AFIS, it was decided to publish a tender in order to test the market with an attempt to find a more economical AFIS solution.

The technical specification of the new AFIS has been completed and is being reviewed. Upon finalization, the tender will be published and evaluated by the end of the financial year 2011/2012.

(2) The e-docket is now being handled as a JCPS cluster project and will be rolled out by the cluster

QUESTION NO 2699

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 29- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 October 2011

2699. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) What progress has been made to establish an anticorruption entity with the necessary independence in line with the ruling by the Constitutional Court on the dissolution of the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO) known as Scorpions in Hugh Glenister v The President of the Republic of South Africa and Others Case CCT 48/10 [2011] ZACC 6 in which the Constitutional Court ruled that the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) did not meet the requirements of such independence;

(2) what progress has been made in dissolving the DPCI following the Constitutional Court's ruling that the legislative provisions establishing the unit were constitutional invalid?

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REPLY:

(1) A briefing was given on 16 August 2011 by the Head of the DPCI and the Secretary of Police to the Portfolio Committee on Police regarding the Glenister matter, indicating that policy is being drafted regarding the findings of the Court. It was also indicated that draft legislation will thereupon be prepared for consideration by Cabinet and introduction in Parliament, if approved by Cabinet.

(2) In terms of the judgement (given on 17 March 2011), a period of 18 months is given by the Court to amend the relevant legislation in accordance with the findings of the Constitutional Court. The finding of unconstitutionality had therefore been suspended for 18 months. The Court has not instructed that the DPCI must necessarily be dissolved, and such a step will also be irresponsible in terms of ongoing investigations.

QUESTION NO 2675

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 29- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 8 November 2011

2675. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether the R112 million contract for providing riot control gear during the 2010 FIFA World Cup had been put out to tender; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) whether a certain person (name furnished) flew to France to negotiate the contract; if so, (a) how many members of the SA Police Service accompanied him and (b) what are their (i) names and (ii) ranks?

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REPLY:

I am currently engaging with National Treasury regarding this specific contract and matters related to this contract. Once this engagement is completed I will report back to Parliament regarding this particular tender and steps, if necessary that need to be taken regarding this contract..

QUESTION NO 2663

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 29- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2663. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether any members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) were sent to Libya in the past two calendar years up to the latest specified date for which information is available; of so, (a) when, (b) how many members were sent and (c) what were the costs related to this mission;

(2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

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REPLY:

(1) No.

(2) No.

QUESTION NO 2630

2630. Mr D J Maynier (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether officials from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) have approached the (a) National Anti-Corruption Unit in Sweden and (b) serious Fraud Office in the United Kingdom in connection with the new information (details furnished) on the arms deal which is emerging in Sweden; if not, why not, in each specified case; if so, what are the relevant details, in each specified case;

(2) whether officials from the Hawks have approached (a) any prosecuting authority in Germany and (b) a certain company (name furnished) in connection with the new information (details furnished) relating to the arms deal which is emerging in Germany; if not, why not, in each specified case; if so, what are the relevant details, in each specified case;

(3) whether the Hawks have launched a preliminary investigation into the new information on the arms deal emerging in (a) Sweden and (b) Germany; if not, why not, in each specified case; if so, what are the relevant details, in each specified case?

(4) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

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REPLY:

The President has announced a Commissioner of Enquiry into the Arms Deal, the Hawks will be cooperating with this Commission. All information will be communicated through this Commission

QUESTION NO 2605

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 28- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 October 2011

2605. Mrs A T Lovemore (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(a) What are the terms of reference of the Inter-ministerial Committee on Xenophobia, (b) when have the meetings of the committee taken place since its inception and (c) what tangible outcomes have been achieved by the committee?

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REPLY:

(a) The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Xenophobia was established as a Cabinet Committee to specifically coordinate an integrated approach by government in dealing with the criminal elements which were disguised as Xenophobia. The terms of reference related by not limited to investigating and addressing the tensions which had arisen in various parts of the country between locals and foreign nationals, continuously promote goodwill amongst all citizens, mobilize society in partnership with government to thwart some of these anti-foreigner sentiments. .

(b) The Inter-ministerial Committee has met a number of times and the dates of such meetings are determined by myself, as Chairperson. What has been important is that we managed to not only meet, but ensure we developed and implemented an integrated plan.

(c) I refer the honorable members to press statements that have been made on this issue for what have been the outcomes of the committee. In the main, the fact that some of these threats were thwarted, we were able to promote mutual understanding and tolerance amongst the diverse members of society and proactively even communicated this message to areas where there were no such tensions, indicates some of the achievements of this Committee.

QUESTION NO 2604

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 28- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2604. Mrs A T Lovemore (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) (a) How many persons were arrested during the outbreak of xenophobic violence in 2008, (b) what was the charge against each arrestee charged and (c) how many of the arrestees were (i) prosecuted and (ii) found guilty in respect of the charges laid against them;

(2) whether any arrestees were released without having been prosecuted; if so, (a) how many and (b) why;

(3) (a) how many persons were arrested during the outbreak of xenophobic violence in 2011, (b) what was each of the arrestees charged with and (c) how many of the arrestees were (i) prosecuted and (ii) found guilty in respect of the charges laid against them;

(4) whether any arrestees were released without having been prosecuted; if so, (a) how many and (b) why?

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REPLY:

(1) – (4) The South African Police Service does not keep separate records of arrests and prosecutions stemming from so-called "xenophobic attacks" as all crimes are regarded, recorded and investigated only as crime.

QUESTION NO 2590

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 9 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 28- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2590. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) (a) How many SA Police Service (SAPS) commissioners have completed station commissioner training, (b) why is this training not compulsory for station commissioners, (c) what steps are being taken to ensure that all station commissioners successfully complete this training, (d) what is the timeframe within which this training should be completed and (e) how has the lack of this training affected service delivery at these police stations;

(2) whether full performance reviews of these station commissioners have been completed in the past 12 months; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(3) whether any complaints have been lodged against these station commissioners by the public; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) what steps have been taken to deal with poor service delivery in affected areas?

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REPLY:

(a) 760 officers have completed the Station Commander training. The remaining Station Commanders are also enrolled in the program and are at different stages of completion. The staff turnover in these posts creates a continuous inflow of new enrollments in the program. These figures do not include the satellite Police Stations as they resort under the relevant accounting stations.

(b) This training is compulsory.

(c) Provincial trainers have been trained by National Head Office trainers to present Modules 1 - 5 of the program at Provincial level. Regular Train-the-Trainer courses are also presented at national level in each module to expand and capacitate the provincial trainers.

In addition, SMLP Coordinators have been appointed in the provinces at the office of the Provincial Head: Human Resource Development to keep track of the progress of all the Station Commanders throughout the program and to provide necessary support and guidance in terms of the programme.

They are also responsible for scheduling and ensuring that presentation of

Modules 1 to 5 by Provincial trainers at Provincial level.

Module 6 is only presented at national level and the SMLP Coordinators nominate the Station Commanders for the programme according to the priority need of the specific province.

(d) The program must be completed within 24 months, but exceptions are allowed to suit operational duties. It is the responsibility of the provincial SMLP Coordinators to ensure that all the Station Commanders keep within the recommended time frame.

(2)

Compliance to performance management prescripts within the South African Police Service for the 2010/2011 financial year is extremely high, with an average compliance to performance reviews for personnel at salary level 12 and below of 99.4% and for senior managers at provincial level of 99.2%. Unfortunately due to time constraints exact figures in relation to performance reviews for Station Commanders cannot be readily available, but the above mentioned compliance percentages indicate that almost all (if not all) of the Station Commanders were assessed for the previous financial year.

A customized assessment framework has been introduced for the assessment of Station Commanders. Performance in relation to the management of crime and the investigation thereof forms the largest part of the overall assessment of each Station Commander.

The assessment of individual Station Commanders, as with any performance appraisal process, is confidential. However, should you require exact figures in relation to the number of Station Commanders assessed and what the trends are in relation to their assessment, we will require some time to collate this information as it has to be obtained from the various provincial offices.

(3)

(a) · Establishment management and filling of key vacant positions

· Leave and discipline management

· Operational and support training requirements

· Accommodation and infrastructure shortages and maintenance

· Moveable government property and vehicle fleet management (shortages of appropriate vehicles and equipment)

· Information technology systems, infrastructure and support (mainframe access and shortages in Information Communication Technology)

· Administrative and management deficiencies (inspection of registers, maintenance of the SAPS 13 store and disposals of items)

· Detention management

· Operational management, crime prevention and sector policing

· Docket administration (inspections and investigation including case load of detectives)

· Crime intelligence management

QUESTION NO 2506

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2506. Mr J Selfe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether (a) his department and (b) entities reporting to it have (i) awarded any tenders and (ii) concluded any (aa) contracts and (bb) financial transactions with certain companies (names and details furnished) in each specified financial year since 2005-06; if so, (aaa) which company or entity, (bbb) what are the relevant details, (ccc) what was the value of each (aaaa) tender, (bbbb) contract or (cccc) financial transaction and (ddd) what was the name of the companies who failed for each tender, contract or financial transaction that was awarded?

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REPLY:

(a)(i) and (ii) No tenders, contracts or financial transactions have been awarded to or entered into between the South African Police Service and the company names listed in the question.

QUESTION NO 2489

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2489. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether he has conducted a lifestyle audit or similar study with regard to any (a) member of the SA Police Service and (b) staff member of his department with a view to combating fraud; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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REPLY:

With the exception of the DPCI where such audits have occurred, No other SAPS members or members of the department have undergone such audits.

The South African Police Service is in the process of developing an Integrity Management Framework as part of the revised Anti Corruption Strategy. Lifestyle Audit is part of the tools contained in the Integrity Management Framework in enhancing professional and ethical behaviour in the South African Police Service.

QUESTION NO 2488

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2488. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether the forensic laboratory in Plattekloof has been completed; if not, (a) why not and (b) when (i) was it scheduled to have been completed and (ii) will it be completed; if so, what are the relevant details?

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REPLY:

(a)(b)(i)(ii) The Forensic Science Laboratory building in Plattekloof is scheduled for practical completion the end of November 2011. The building construction process is still on schedule for end of November 2011.

QUESTION NO 2487

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2487. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether, in light of the Western Cape High Court ruling that the prosecution of Mr Fred van der Vyver for the murder of Inge Lotz had been malicious, he intends to take any steps against the members of the SA Police service who had been responsible for the investigation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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REPLY:

This department is noting an appeal against the decision. Once this is finalised I will comment on the other elements of the question.

QUESTION NO 2475

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2475. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether an investigation by the Private Security Regulatory Authority is under way into criminal charges against a certain person (name furnished); if not, why not; if so,

(2) whether the investigation has been completed; if so, (a) when, (b) what was the outcome and (c) what are the consequences for the said person's security company?

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REPLY:

PSIRA has conducted an investigation into this matter and the registration of the individual has been suspended. The individual has appealed this suspension and the matter is now before the High Court.

QUESTION NO 2461

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27- 2011)

Date submitted: 20 September 2011

2461. Mr I O Davidson (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether the SA Police Service (SAPS) is taking any steps to assist in curbing rhino poaching; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) whether the SAPS is assisting the private owners of rhino populations to attain licenses for semi-automatic rifles to equip rangers to defend rhino populations; why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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REPLY:

(1) The South African Police Service has prioritised the curbing of rhino poaching. This matter is being handled within the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation and also escalated to the Nat Joints. The NATJOINTS issued instructions on how to curb illegal rhino poaching to all Provinces and the instructions were implemented.

Task Teams to investigate these incidents were established in each Province. We involved other role players in the investigation of these incidents. Quarterly meetings are being held with all other role players. Close working relationship with the Department of Environmental Affairs is being realized. Cooperation documents signed between South Africa, Mozambique and Vietnam respectively makes coordination and cooperation easier.

(2) The South African Police Service is assisting the private owners of rhino populations to obtain licenses for semi automatic rifles. There are requirement, processes and procedures that need to be fulfilled before one is deemed competent according to the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000), as amended (hereafter "the Act")

In terms of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000), as amended (hereafter "the Act"), the following categories may possess semi-automatic firearms (restricted firearms as defined in terms of Section 1(xxx) read with Section 14(1) of the Act):

· Section 14(4) of the Act – Any natural person for purposes of self-defense in terms of Section 13 of the Act who can show (provide proof) that a firearm contemplated in Section 13(1) of the Act will not provide sufficient protection;

· Section 16 (1)(c) of the Act – Any natural person who is a dedicated hunter or sport shooter; and

· Section 20 of the Act - License for business purposes

A private individual (natural person) may therefore obtain a license for a restricted firearm if he/she can provide proof that ordinary firearms (handguns, rifles and shotguns) may not provide sufficient protection. In terms of Section 14(3) of the Act a private individual may possess only one (1) restricted firearm.

The provisions of Sec. 20 of the above-mention Act, deals with the conditions under which the individual may obtain a license to possess a firearm for business purposes.

QUESTION NO 2447

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2447. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether the SA Police Service receives basic training on the Domestic Violence Act, Act 116 of 1998; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(2) whether any police officers have been disciplined for conduct contravening the said Act since 1998; if not, why not; if so, (a) how many officers have been disciplined, (b) what are their ranks and (c)(i) at which police stations and (ii) in which provinces are they based?

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REPLY:

(1) Yes, the South African Police Service receives basic training on the Domestic Violence Act. The Domestic Violence Act, Act 116 of 1998 is part of the Basic Police Development Learning Programme and is presented to Police Trainees in the SA Police Service during their training.

The Domestic Violence Act, Act 116 of 1998 is part of Learning Area 2 – Law, Module 6 Study Unit 3 and contains the following specific outcomes:

· Explain the reason for the adoption of the Domestic Violence Act.

· Demonstrate an understanding of the parties involved in domestic violence and the forms of conduct that constitutes domestic violence.

· Explain the procedure that must be followed when a complaint of domestic violence is received.

· Demonstrate how a scene of domestic violence should be secured.

· Demonstrate the assistance that a police official is required to render to a complainant of domestic violence.

· Demonstrate the procedure in respect of applying for the protection order.

· Demonstrate an understanding of groups that need special care and how to treat such groups.

· Demonstrate the procedure that must be followed when a police official accompanies a complainant to collect personal property.

· Explain the record that must be kept on incidence of domestic violence.

· Explain the consequences that will follow if a police official does not comply with the Domestic Violence Act, its Regulations and the National Instructions.

These outcomes are addressed in the following chapters of Module:

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.	THE PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING
2.	INTRODUCTION
3.	BACKGROUND
4.	THE PROBLEM WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
5.	MYTHS SURROUNDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
6.	THE WRONG APPROACH TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
7.	THE CORRECT APPROACH TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
8.	CONCLUSION
CHAPTER TWO: CONDUCT WHICH CONSTITUTES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
1.	INTRODUCTION
2.	A DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIP
3.	PARTIES TO A DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIP
4.	CATEGORIES TO A DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIP
5.	CONCLUSION

CHAPTER THREE: PROCEDURE UPON RECEIVING A COMPLAINT
1.	INTRODUCTION
2.	RECEIVING COMPLAINTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
3.	DISPATCHING A VEHICLE TO THE SCENE
4.	RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRE COMMANDER
5.	CONCLUSION

CHAPTER FOUR: SECURING A SCENE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
1.	INTRODUCTION
2.	ARRIVAL ON THE SCENE
3.	LOCATING THE COMPLAINANT
4.	IF THE COMPLAINANT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE A BUILDING OR SIMILAR STRUCTURE
5.	ACTION IF THE COMPLAINANT IS LOCATED INSIDE A BUILDING OR SIMILAR STRUCTURE
6.	SEPARATE THE PARTIES
7.	DEALING WITH THE RESPONDENT (AGGRESSOR)
8.	SEIZURE OF ARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS
9.	ARREST OF THE RESPONDENT
10.	UNFOUNDED CASES
11.	CONCLUSION

CHAPTER FIVE: RENDERING OF ASSISTANCE TO THE COMPLAINANT
1.	INTRODUCTION
2.	ATTITUDE OF THE POLICE OFFICIAL
3.	DUTY TO RENDER GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO THE COMPLAINANT
4.	DUTY TO ASSIST THE COMPLAINANT TO FIND SUITABLE SHELTER
5.	DUTY TO ASSIST THE COMPLAINANT TO OBTAIN MEDICAL TREATMENT
6.	PROVIDE COMPLAINANT WITH NOTICE AND EXPLAIN CONTENT TO THE COMPLAINANT
7.	PRO-ACTIVE CHARGE POLICY
8.	WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAMME
9.	PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN LAYING A CHARGE
10	CONCLUSION

CHAPTER SIX: APPLICATION FOR A PROTECTION ORDER
1.	INTRODUCTION
2.	APPLICATION TO COURT FOR A PROTECTION ORDER
3.	PROCEDURE INVOLVED IN APPLYING TO COURT FOR A PROTECTION ORDER
4.	WHO MAY BRING AN APPLICATION FOR A PROTECTION ORDER?
5.	POWERS OF THE COURT IN DEALING WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A PROTECTION ORDER
6.	SERVING AND ENFORCEABILITY OF A PROTECTION ORDER
7.	OFFENCES COMMITTED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS
8.	CONCLUSION
CHAPTER SEVEN: SPECIAL GROUPS
1.	INTRODUCTION
2.	GENERAL
3.	CHILDREN
4.	SPECIAL NEEDS COMPLAINANTS
5.	PETS
6.	CONCLUSION

CHAPTER EIGHT: COLLECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
1.	INTRODUCTION
2.	GENERAL
3.	THE PURPOSE OF ACCOMPANYING THE COMPLAINANT
4.	ENTERING A PRIVATE DWELLING
5.	THE POLICE OFFICIAL IS NOT ABLE TO ACCOMPANY THE COMPLAINANT IMMEDIATELY TO COLLECT THE PERSONAL PROPERTY
6.	DISPUTE CONCERNING THE OWNERSHIP OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
7.	CONCLUSION

CHAPTER NINE: KEEPING OF RECORDS
1.	INTRODUCTION
2.	KEEPING OF RECORDS RELATING TO INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
3.	COMPLETION OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REGISTER
4.	COMPLETION OF A "REPORT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT FORM"
5.	CONCLUSION

The purpose of the training is to:-

- inform police officials of the nature and complexity of domestic violence to give them a better understanding of the problem and its consequences;

- inform police officials of the contents of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no. 116 of 1998) and the procedure provided for in it to empower police officials to enforce the Act; and

- Protect police officials against having to face disciplinary hearings because of failure to comply with the Act.

In addition to the Basic Training from ongoing In-Service training of the members, Domestic Violence is always entrenched in training.

A number of key members at each Police Station have been trained by Provincial trainers who in turn have been trained on national level.

The number of members trained in Domestic Violence Course as per Training Administration System:

2010/2011: Members: 2 116

Trainers: 36

Learners at Basic Training: 3 826

Planned training on Domestic Violence:

2011/2012: 110 Courses: 2 161 members

Learners at Basic Training: 5 040

(2) Yes.

(a) 39 officers have been disciplined.

(b) Colonel = 1

Captains = 5

Warrant Officers = 16

Sergeants = 5

Constables = 1

(c)	(i) Police Station	(ii) Province
	Kagisanong Brandfort Glen Heidedal Marquard Odendaalsrus	Free State
	Conville Gans Bay Katlehong Malmesbury Uniondale Mitchells Plain Khayelitsha	Western Cape
	Cradock Tsomo	Eastern Cape
	Springs Vanderbiljpark Jeppe	Gauteng
	Dientjie	Mpumalanga
	Van Der Kloof	Northern Cape
	Zeerust	North West

QUESTION NO 2438

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 11 October 2011

2438. Mr N D du Toit (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

What amount was (a) claimed by and (b) paid to (i) him and (ii) his deputy minister for subsistence and travel in each month in the 2010-11 financial year?

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REPLY:

Ministers and Deputy Minister's travel and subsistence are covered by public service rules and regulations. They are allowed to make subsistence and travel claims when fulfilling official duty away from their ordinary places of residence which are in Pretoria and Cape Town.

According to the South African Revenue Service, subsistence allowance is any allowance given to an employee or a holder of any office for expenses incurred or to be incurred in respect of personal subsistence and incidental costs. Therefore subsistence is paid to Ministers and Deputy Ministers to cover their personal subsistence and incidental costs while travelling.

Departments ensure that mechanisms are in place to ensure these expenses are met within the requirements of rules and regulations.

With regard to my Ministry, neither myself nor my Deputy Minister have claimed travel and subsistence allowances for any local travel and this amount has only been paid when on official visits outside SA and in accordance to Treasury and government prescripts.

QUESTION NO 2421

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2421. Mr T W Coetzee (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether the SA Police Service is currently investigating allegations of corruption against a certain person (name and details furnished) in the Free State; if not, why not; if so, (a) what is the nature of the investigation and (b) when will it be completed;

(2) whether any other persons linked to this municipality are being investigated; if not, why not; if so, (a) who and (b) what is the nature of the investigations;

(3) whether any evidence related to corruption in this municipality is being investigated; if not, why not; if so, what are the nature of these investigations?

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REPLY:

(1) No complaint or allegation of corruption has been reported for investigation to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation involving the Mayor of the Fezile Dabe District Municipality.

(2) Yes. Investigations involving a number of officials employed by the Moqhaka Local Municipality and the Ngwathe Local Municipality (both resorting under the Fezile Dabe District Municipality) are being conducted.

(a) It is not the policy of the South African Police Service to reveal the names of persons involved in criminal investigations, especially if charges have not been brought against them. None of the officials involved have been charged so far.

(b) Fraud and corruption.

(3) Yes, allegations of corruption are being investigated. In one case, allegations of fraud and corruption relating to the Moqhaka Extravaganza, which was held during September 2007 to promote tourism in the region, is being investigated. In another case, a landfill compactor was purchased by a municipality and paid for but allegedly never delivered. Another case deals with alleged fraud and corruption with the procurement of 2011 diaries for municipal employees.

QUESTION NO 2408

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 SEPTEMBER 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2408. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether he has conducted a study into why the number of cases of (a) women abuse and (b) domestice violence decreased in the (i) 2009-10 and (ii) 2010-11 financial years; if not, why not; if so, what were the findings?

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REPLY:

No.

According to the South African Police's crime statistics for 2009/2010, violence against women increased during that financial year. The figures decreased slightly during the 2010/2011 financial year. Operational figures drawn from the Business Intelligence System indicate that incidents recorded as related to domestic violence also increased during 2009/2010 and again increased marginally during 2010/2011. The South African Police Service does not have figures pertaining to other forms of abuse than contact crimes against women available as this is contained in the actual case dockets.

QUESTION NO 2357

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 26- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2357. Mr G R Morgan (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether any members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) of the (a) Westville, (b) Pinetown, (c) Mariannhill, (d) Hillcrest, (e) KwaDabeka, (f) Hammarsdale and (g) Mpumalanga police stations have undergone fitness (i) assessments and (ii) training during the period 1 October 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if not, why not; if so, (aa) how many at each specified police station in each case, (bb) how many have failed their assessments and (cc) what action is being taken to rectify the matter?

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REPLY:

Yes.

(ii) During the period 1 October 2010 up to the latest specified date, (29 August 2011), 626 members from the mentioned police stations underwent fitness assessments and training.

(aa)

(a) Westville Police Station: 64 members were assessed on Baseline and Orientation Fitness Assessment

(b) Pinetown Police Station: 234 members were assessed on Baseline and Orientation Fitness Assessment

(d) Hillcrest Police Station: 145 members were assessed on Baseline and Orientation Fitness Assessment

(e) Kwa Dabeka Police Station: 81 members were assessed on Baseline and Orientation Fitness Assessment

(f) Hammersdale Police Station: 15 members were assessed on Baseline and Orientation Fitness Assessment

(g) Mpumalanga Police Station: 16 members were assessed on Baseline and Orientation Fitness Assessment

(bb) None.

(cc) Not applicable.

QUESTION NO 2334

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 26- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2334. Mr M W Rabotapi (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether (a) his department and (b) any entity reporting to him was approached by a certain political organisation (name furnished) to contribute to its centenary celebrations; if so, in each case, (i) which entities and (ii) what was the (aa) nature and (bb) value of the contribution that was requested;

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REPLY:

(1) No.

(2) Not applicable.

(3) Not applicable.

(4) Not applicable.

QUESTION NO 2306

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 26- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2306. Dr W G James (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

What progress has been made with the case (details furnished) laid against a certain person (name furnished), on 29 March 2011 at the Johannesburg Central Police Station and transferred to Durban (details furnished), for the said person's contravention of section 218 of the Companies Act, Act 61 of 1973?

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REPLY:

The case is currently under investigation vide Durban North CAS 490/03/2011 by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in Durban.

QUESTION NO 2272

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 26- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2272. Mr D A Kganare (Cope) to ask the Minister of Police:

How many (a) persons have been arrested by the SA Police Service during violent strikes since 1 January 2009 and (b) of these persons have been (i) prosecuted and (ii) convicted?

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REPLY:

(a) A total of 1337 persons were arrested in 217 cases for the period 1 January 2009 to 31 July 2011 for crimes related to violent strike action.

(b)(i) 447 persons were prosecuted in 40 cases related to these crimes and

(b)(ii) 9 persons were convicted in 9 cases for violent strike related cases

QUESTION NO 2268

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 26- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2268. Mr L Ramatlakane (Cope) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether any disciplinary measures have been taken against the two Mpumalanga SA Police Service (SAPS) warrant officers who have been accused of raping women in separate incidents in March 2009 in Kabokweni, near White River, and a third, who proceeded to pay off the women so that they would drop the charges; if not, why not; if so, what measures;

(2) whether he has found that the prosecutions have resulted in a decrease of misconduct among members of the police service; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

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REPLY:

· Initial Debriefing training to commanders on all levels which entails training in interpersonal skills, traumatic psychological first aid and the procedures within the organization. Commanders are also trained in the measures to take before traumatic incidents such as education in trauma reactions, tactical training initiatives and preparation of specific operations and incidents (this is also referred to as stress inoculation).

· Initial Debriefing conducted by commanders directly after traumatic incidents to ensure that police officials will get support and may return home where there is a supportive environment.

· Formal debriefing done by trained Employee Health and Wellness professionals which is an in depth trauma counseling provided to employees within a safe environment.

· The Multiple stressor intervention is applied to high risk units as a long term intervention where specific related topics around trauma and stressors in an experiential method are being dealt with. This intervention may also be applied to support groups.

· Trauma education is short presentations delivered at parades and station lectures to provide police officials with information on stress reactions and management, trauma reactions and management, the influence of stress and trauma on relationships and substance abuse. Additional lectures on emotion competence, anger management, conflict, communication and bereavement can be done according to the needs of that specific station or unit.

· Trauma counseling to family of police officials who has been exposed to trauma.

· Debriefing of debriefers are done quarterly to ensure the prevention of burnout in employees of Employee Health and Wellness.

· Any form of trauma intervention is not compulsory, however the reporting of traumatic incidents are compulsory as stipulated by the National Instruction 18/1998 (VO.03). Furthermore, trauma interventions are marketed by means of National directives, trauma articles published in the SAPS magazine and circulated to all e-mail users. Wellness days are conducted in the provinces to raise awareness of trauma interventions. During an internal audit conducted in 2010, the reporting of traumatic incidents are in line with the relevant crime registers.

(a) Not applicable.

(b)(i) Operational members (investigators) in the FCS environment will be subject to the following criteria for selection:

Must be appointed in terms of the SAPS Act (Act 68 of 1995);

Must be at least 21 years old;

Must have successfully completed the general course for detectives (Detective Course/Detective Learning Programme/Resolving of Crime);

Must have at least one year's practical experience of detective work;

Must not have any previous criminal convictions or pending criminal investigations;

Must not have any departmental convictions or pending departmental investigations;

Must be willing to undergo a polygraph test, a psychometric test, security clearance vetting and/or a substance abuse test, whenever it is required to do so;

Must be screened in terms of the Children's Act (Act 38 of 2005) (screening Child Protection Register/Sexual Offences Register);

Must submit a Portfolio of Evidence (POE) within 30 days of assumption of duty; and

Must be registered on the SAPS Wellness and Physical Fitness Programme within 60 (sixty) days of assumption of duty.

In addition, unit commanders in the FCS environment must satisfy the following requirements:

Must have proven record of leadership;

Must have successfully completed the general course for detectives (Detective Course/Detective Learning Programme/Resolving of Crime) and the relevant FCS course (Child Protection/Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Investigator's Course/Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Detective Learning Programme;

Must have at least two (2) years practical experience regarding the policing of FCS related crimes; and

Must have an applicable academic qualification (NQF 6 or higher) or demonstrable managerial experience.

(b)(ii) The procedure for the recruitment of SAPS members to FCS units is as follows:

All employees referred to in paragraph 3 of Head Office letter 3/1/5/1/96 dated 19 May 2010 must complete and submit the Employee Skills Profile to Detective Service on provincial level. This includes employees currently placed in the FCS environment, previously placed in the FCS environment or interested in placement in the FCS environment;

Provincial Implementation Committees (PIC) consider the applications and forward their recommendations to the Provincial Commissioner to be ratified;

The Provincial Commissioner will evaluate and ratify the applications and forward the final placement list to the National Implementation Committee (NIC);

Notices are generated at national level by a technical team and forwarded to the PIC to be served on employees.

QUESTION NO 2117

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 12 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 23- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 06 September 2011

2117. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

With reference to his replies to questions 1208 and 1209 on 24 May 2011 and question 1579 on 25 July 2011, (a) what are the qualifications of each specified senior SA Police Service official in the rank of brigadier up to the rank of general in each province and (b) how many years did each person serve in each rank prior to being promoted to his or her current senior management position?

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REPLY:

(a) The qualifications of each specified senior SA Police Service official in the rank of Brigadier up to the rank of Lieutenant General in each province are attached. It needs to be mentioned that the attached list is system generated, the qualifications of members of the Service are in the process of being updated and verified with SAQA and that the list may be affected by the latest appointments that are in the process of being finalised.

(b) The information on how many years did each person serve in each rank prior to being promoted to his or her current senior management position is not readily available and can only be determined through a comprehensive administrative process.

QUESTION NO 2112

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 12 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 23- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 20 September 2011

2112. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether the SA Police Service (SAPS) will be employing all of its cleaning staff on a full-time basis; if so, (a) when will these appointments commence, (b) how many staff members will be appointed in each province, (c) what are the respective categories of salary level according to which these staff will be appointed and (d) what is the breakdown of the total costs involved to appoint these staff, including the cost of the (i) uniforms and (ii) cleaning materials;

(2) what will be the cost if the SAPS were to outsource its cleaning?

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REPLY:

(1) Yes, the South African Police will be employing cleaning staff on a full-time basis.

(a) Salary Level 1

(d)(i)(ii) and (iii) Estimated direct costs are R218,5 million.

(2) A similar amount, as conversion of a baseline amount took place.

QUESTION NO 2084

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 12 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 23- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 06 September 2011

2084. Mrs D A Schäfer (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) With reference to the members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) who were suspended following the visit to the Public Protector's office in March 2011, (a) why were they initially suspended, (b) why was the suspension lifted and (c) what steps have been taken to investigate the matter;

(2) whether the Public Protector was interviewed in this regard; if not, (a) why not and (b) what information formed the basis for finalising the matter;

(3) what was the outcome of the investigation?

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REPLY:

(1) (a) The members were suspended as a precautionary measure to allow the investigation to be conducted.

(1)(b) Their suspension was uplifted following the investigation.

(1)(c) An investigation was conducted by a senior officer who interviewed and obtained statements from all witnesses who could shed light on the matter.

(2) Yes people from the office of the Public Protector were interviewed.

(a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable

(3) It was concluded that the officials acted within the bounds of the law and the matter was thus finalised. I have also requested a meeting with the Public Protector to discuss this matter with her directly and I am awaiting her response.

QUESTION NO 2077

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 12 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 23- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 06 September 2011

2077. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) In the light of his reply to question 190 on 24 March 2010 and of the fact that

statistics of farm murders and farm attacks are indeed available, how many (a) farm murders were committed and (b) farm attacks took place (i) in (aa) 2007, (bb) 2008, (cc) 2009 and (dd) 2010 and (ii) during the period 1 January 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available;

(2) whether the statistics on farm murders and farm attacks are still being presented at the bimonthly meetings of the Rural Security Priority Committee; if not, why not;

(3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

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REPLY:

(1) The South African Police Service does not release operational information to the public.

(2) Yes, however, these meetings now occur on a quarterly basis.

(3) No.

QUESTION NO 2075

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 12 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 23- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 06 September 2011

2075. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether the SA Police Service (SAPS) has received any complaints from a certain person (name furnished) or his representatives regarding bomb threats received at his property; if so, in each case, (a) when, (b) where was the complaint lodged, (c) who lodged the complaint and (d) in respect of which property were the bomb threats made;

(2) whether the SAPS has conducted any investigation in respect of each threat; if not, why not; if so,

(3) whether the SAPS has found any bombs, explosive devices or explosives; if so, what type of bomb, device or explosives were found in each case;

(4) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

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REPLY:

(1) The Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Gauteng and Limpopo provinces, where Julius Malema is known to have property verified their records. No complaints of bomb threats were received from Mr Julius Malema or his representative by the SAPS in these two (2) provinces.

(a) Not applicable

(b) No complaints were received/lodged

(d) Not applicable

(2) No investigations were conducted by SAPS as no complaints regarding bomb threats were received/lodged.

(3) Not applicable.

(4) No.

QUESTION NO 2036

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 5 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21- 2011)

2036. Adv L H Max (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) How many promotions have taken place within (a) his department and (b) the SA Police Service (SAPS) during the period 1 April 2009 to 31 May 2011 (i) in each province and (ii) at the national head office;

(2) for each such promoted member, (a) to which (i) rank and (ii) position was the member promoted, (b) what is the (i) name, (ii) race and (iii) gender of the member, (c) what are the qualifications of the member, (d) which (i) rank and (ii) position did the member hold prior to being promoted, (e) how many years has the member held the specified position before being promoted and (f) what is the total number of years of service of the member;

(3) how many of these promotions were (a) subjected and (b) not subjected to advertisements and interviews?

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REPLY:

(1)(a), (b) (i) (ii) and (2) (a) (i), (b) (ii) (iii) Personnel attached to the Ministry of Police and Secretariat of Police are not promoted but appointed in terms of the prescripts provided for in the Public Service Regulations, 2001. The following number of SAPS members were promoted and appointed (SMS members) during the period 1 April 2009 to 31 May 2011 in each province and at National Head Office (all divisions) see attached.

(2) (a) (ii), (b) (i), (c), (d), (e) and (f) The name, qualifications, rank, position held prior to being promoted, years held in the position before being promoted and the total number of years service for each promoted member, is not readily available and can only be determined through a comprehensive administrative process.

(3) (a) and (b) Promotion to the rank of Sergeant occurs in terms of grade progression and members are promoted in their current posts to the rank of Sergeant. The promotions to Warrant Officer, Captain, Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel occurred mainly in terms of the National Instruction on Promotions which provide for advertisement of posts – interviews were held for posts at Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel level and at other levels as determined by the relevant Provincial / Divisional Commissioner. Promotions to Lieutenant and Major (and some promotions to Captain) occurred in terms of an agreement concluded in the Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council, SSSBC Agreement 2/2011 dated 5 April 2011 – these promotions were not subjected to advertisements and interviews. In addition to the aforesaid, a total of 85 promotions occurred in terms of the provisions provided for in Regulation 45(9) of the SAPS Employment Regulations 2008, which were not subjected to advertisements and interviews.

QUESTION NO 2045

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 5 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21- 2011)

2045. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether there is a standardised protocol that is being followed by all SA Police Service (SAPS) members in the event of apprehending drivers suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details of such protocol and (b) in terms of which legislation was this protocol implemented;

(2) whether all SAPS members undergo special training regarding the (a) detection and (b) assessment of such drivers; if not, (i) why not and (ii) how does the SAPS ensure that all its members follow the correct protocol; if so, what are the relevant details of such training?

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REPLY:

(1 & 2) The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977) prescribe the procedure to follow in arresting any person for any offence. Members of the South African Police Service have been trained in accordance with those legislative prescripts. Members are trained to interpret the facts which are available to them at the time of considering whether to arrest or not. These facts will differ from case to case and members are trained to establish the facts in every case and to let themselves be guided by the facts. Any deviation from the legislative prescripts will be unlawful and will constitute misconduct in respect of which disciplinary steps are taken against the member. Depending on the deviation, the member=s conduct may constitute a criminal offence in respect of which the member may be charged.

QUESTION NO 1990

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 5 AUGUST 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 06 September 2011

1990. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether he has been informed that an unofficial reply to question 1088 (details furnished) was circulated in the media; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, why was it (a) not tabled in Parliament and (b) different to the official reply (details furnished) tabled in Parliament?

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REPLY:

I became aware through statements appearing in the newspaper. I have subsequently written to the Speaker of Parliament on this matter

QUESTION NO 1947

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 JULY 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 06 September 2011

1947. Dr S M van Dyk (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(a) How many (i) international flights and (ii) domestic flights were undertaken by (aa) him and (bb) his deputy minister using (aaa) military aircraft, (bbb) chartered aircraft or (ccc) commercial aircraft during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) what class did he and his deputy minister travel in each case and (c) what amount did his department spend with regard to each specified flight?

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REPLY:

Ministers and Deputy Ministers may use business class / first class travel for official purposes at the expense of their Departments. Official trips include, amongst others, those travelled from Pretoria to Cape Town for Parliamentary Sittings and appearances, as well as international trips, which require Ministers to execute official duties.

All flights are used for official duty and this is an enabling factor for Public Participation Programmes of Ministers who have to meet demanding schedules.

The Ministry (and its support staff) is responsible for determining the cost-effectiveness of all trips carried out by Ministers and Deputy Minister's and ensure that the intended journeys meet the requirements of relevant guidelines.

Please be advised that relevant information from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 can be supplied as it has been audited and checked. Information from 1 April 2011 is not yet available as it has not been audited.

The following flights were undertaken from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011

57 local flights were undertaken by myself as Minister of Police. In 46 flights of these flights were in business class and 11 flights were in economy class. All trips were official trips either between Cape Town and Johannesburg or for meeting and/or public participation programmes in other provinces. There was one international flight to Quatar undertaken by myself, to attend the Interpol meeting which was a business class ticket .

The Deputy Minister took office on 1 November 2010 therefore the information is only from 1 November to 31 March 2011.

During this period the Deputy Minister took 29 Domestic flights of which 13 were economy class and 16 were business class. The Deputy Minister undertook two international flights both business class tickets to the USA and Equatorial Guinea..

There were no chartered flights undertaken.

QUESTION NO 1864

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 JULY 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20- 2011)

1864. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1088 on 21 June 2011, an investigation is currently being conducted into the contracts awarded to suppliers for the National Police Day 2011; if not, why not; if so, (a) who is being investigated, (b) who is undertaking the investigation and (c) when will the investigation be completed?

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REPLY:

I stated in my reply to question 1088 that I have instituted an investigation into the awarding of suppliers for National Police Day 2011. The investigation is being conducted by the Auditor General and the date of completion will be determined by the Auditor General.

QUESTION NO 1863

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 JULY 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20- 2011)

1863. Mrs D A Schäfer (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(a) What is the status of the police investigation into (i) a certain person (name furnished) and (ii) the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as reported in the Cape Times on 11 July 2011, (b) when were the cases opened, (c) who was the complainant, (d) what is the case number, (e) at which police station was it registered, (f) what are the charges in each case and (g) when does he anticipate that the investigation will be finalised?

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REPLY:

(a)(i) A complaint implicating senior members of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) was received for investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS). Allegations made in the case relate to alleged irregularities in awarding a tender contract, the alleged failure by senior SIU managers to bring about transformation at the SIU, nepotism and racism. The case is still under investigation.

(a)(ii) See the above.

(b) The case was opened on 6 April 2011.

(c) The SAPS cannot divulge the name of the complainant. The complainant has a right to confidentiality and will be treated as such.

(d) Silverton CAS 83/04/2011

(e) Silverton.

(f) Fraud (tender irregularities).

(g) A definite time frame for finalising the investigation cannot be determined at this stage, as the parties involved cannot be prescribed when to submit their versions to the SAPS. It is not possible to foresee what additional investigation and follow-up might have to be done once the versions of all parties involved have been obtained.

QUESTION NO 1839

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 JULY 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20- 2011)

1839. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) What progress has been made with the recommendations that are to be drafted consequential to the judge's court ruling on the court action involving the SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association (SAHGCA);

(2) when does he intend tabling amendments to the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000;

(3) whether the proposed amendments will deal with and resolve the grievances of the SAHGCA; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

(4) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

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REPLY:

(1) There have been a series of meeting with the SAHGCA on this matter and no finality has been reached at this point

(2) The amendments to the FCA were drafted and distributed for comments. Comments have been received and we are now considering all comments and the amendment Bill will be tabled in parliament before the end of the year.

(3) SAHGCA are one of the groups that have been consulted in the drafting of the Amendment Bill

(4) No at this stage

QUESTION NO 1834

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 JULY 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 06 September 2011

1834. Mrs L S Chikunga (ANC) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether any members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) have been discharged from the SAPS in accordance with section 35 of the South African Police Service Act, Act 68 of 1995, in the (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2010-11 financial years; if so,

(2) (a) what are the relevant details with regard to each SAPS member discharged in terms of Act 68 of 1995, (b) how was the interest of the SAPS promoted by such retrenchment, (c) in terms of which provisions of the Act were they discharged and (d) at the time of their discharge, what was the (i) age, (ii) level or rank and (iii)(aa)(aaa) monthly and (bbb) yearly cost of each specified SAPS member so discharged and (bb) total cost of all the specified SAPS members?

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REPLY:

(aaa) and (bbb) No monthly or yearly costs were in incurred by the South African Police Service, only severance pay was incurred by the Service.

QUESTION NO 1833

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 JULY 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20- 2011)

1833. Mrs L S Chikunga (ANC) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether, with reference to his replies to oral questions 28 and 32 on 23 March 2011, the investigation into the unauthorised visit by the two members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) to the office of the Public Protector has been finalised; if not, when will it be finalised; if so, (a) what are the findings of the investigation and (b) what is the status of the two members of the SAPS?

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REPLY:

The investigation into the visit to the office of the Public Protector by the two members of the South African Police Service (the Service) has been finalised.

(a) The findings are that the two police officials visited the office of the Public Protector in the performance of their duties. The officers were acting on an instruction and under the guidance of Senior Management of Crime Intelligence in order to establish whether the official documents that had found their way into the media were a part of the Public Protector's report. The affirmative answer would have concluded the enquiry. However, the opposite answer would have suggested that the documents had leaked from the Service, which would require further investigation by the Service. I have also sought legal opinions on the investigation and these opinions concurred with the findings.

(b) The members were suspended on 4 March 2011 to allow the investigations to be conducted and their suspension was lifted on 13 April 2011.

QUESTION NO 1828

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 29 JULY 2011

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20- 2011)

1828. Mr L Ramatlakane (Cope) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether (a) he and (b) the SA Police Service have submitted plans and progress reports to the Public Protector in respect of the implementation of remedial action warranted by her in her report No 33 of 2010/11, if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, when, in each case;

(2) whether his department has taken any disciplinary action against any official or employee following the said report; if not, why not; if so, (a) what action and (b) against whom?

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REPLY:

I have as Minister of Police submitted a full report to the President who in turn has submitted a report to the Speaker of Parliament on this issue. The report covers actions taken and action that is still to be taken.

QUESTION NO 1789

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 1 JULY 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 08 August 2011

1789. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

How many cases of (a) assault, (b) murder, (c) rape, (d) attempted rape and (e) sexual assault have been filed against members of the SA Police Service since 1 January 2009?

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REPLY:

Total number of cases filed against members of the SA Police Service are as follows:

The information provided is for the financial years 2009/2010 and 2010/2011.

Financial year	Cases filed against members of the SA Police Service
Financial year	(a) Assault	(b) Murder	(c) Rape	(d) Attempted Rape	(e) Sexual Assault	Total
2009/2010	199	35	48	4	30	316
2010/2011	317	45	46	3	41	452
Total	516	80	94	7	71	768

QUESTION NO 1788

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 1 JULY 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 08 August 2011

1788. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

Whether any members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) (a) have been or (b) are to be sent to another African country on any relevant police matters; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (i) what is the name of the country, (ii) which SAPS members have been or are to be sent there, (iii) what are the relevant details of their mission and (iv) what is the total amount spent on sending them there?

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REPLY:

(a) Yes.

(b) Since 2005 under African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) as well as under African Union /United Nation hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), since 2008, SAPS has been deploying police officers to peacekeeping missions.

(i) SAPS have members deployed in Darfur, Sudan.

(ii) 235 Individual Police Officers (IPOs)-Peacekeepers as approved by the Cabinet of 3 September 2008.

(iii) Currently one hundred and thirty three (133) members are already in the mission area, in Darfur and the remaining one hundred and two (102) will be deployed upon receipt of their travel authorization from United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (UNDPKO) through Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to render peacekeeping missions.

(iv) For (133) SAPS members already in the Mission area SAPS has spent a total amount of R9, 209 673, 80.

QUESTION NO 1778

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 1 JULY 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 July 2011

1778. Mr D A Schafer (DA) to ask the minister of Police:

Whether the docket for a certain case (details furnished) is ready for trial; if not, (a) why not, (b) how long will it take before it is ready and (c) what information is still outstanding; if so, for how long has the docket been ready?

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REPLY:

The Docket was fully investigated and placed before the Director of Public Prosecution for a decision whether to Prosecute or not.

(a) The decision on whether the docket is ready for trial has to be made by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).

(b) The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) will have to decide when to place the docket on the court roll for trial.

(c) The decision by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) whether to prosecute or not, and when the case will be set down for trial is outstanding. The docket was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) on 2011-02-14 for a decision to be made.

QUESTION NO 1710

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 JUNE 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 18- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 July 2011

1710. Mr D J Stubbe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(2) (a) what was the actual budget increase each year, expressed as a percentage, for funds allocated to this sub-programme and (b) how is the increase for each specified financial year justified?

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REPLY:

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

With effect from 1 April 2011, the National Treasury introduced the Ministry sub-programme that comprises the previous sub-programmes Minister and Deputy Minister, and the element Administration of the Minister that previously resorted under the sub-programme Corporate Services. The structure and format of the sub-programmes of Programme 1: Administration are in accordance with the National Treasury's guidelines. In this regard and effective from the 2008/09 financial year, the current payments relating to the total remuneration package of political office bearers are shown. Before this, only the salaries and car allowances were included. Administrative and other sub-programme expenditure may in addition include payments for capital assets and transfers and subsidies.

A detailed expenditure breakdown is the following:

	2007/08 R'000	2008/09 R'000	2009/10 R'000	2010/11 R'000
Minister	951	1 604	1 729	1 811
Deputy Minister	773	1 328	1 432	1 493
Administration of Minister	22 794	31 289	22 164	15 601
TOTAL	24 518	34 221	25 325	18 905

(2)(a)(b)

The actual spending trends per annum were the following:

From 2007/08 to 2008/09 an increase of 39,6% mainly as a result of the implementation of a new salary dispensation for political office bearers where the total remuneration package is provided for and not only salaries and car allowances. Another aspect was the increase in payments for capital assets as to allow for the replacement of machinery and equipment.

From 2008/09 to 2009/10 a decrease of 26,0% realised in actual terms due to fewer personnel in the Ministry. This arrangement impacted upon all categories of expenditure.

From 2009/10 to 2010/11 a further decrease of 25,3% realised as a result of the continuation of the process that commenced in 2009.

QUESTION NO 1673

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 JUNE 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 18- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 July 2011

1673. Ms E More (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) With reference to his reply to question 1140 on 26 April 2011, when will the placement of SA Police Service members to the Family Violence, Child Abuse and Sexual Offences (FCS) units be completed;

(2) whether any progress has been made since 26 April 2011 to ensure that all FCS police members undergo and pass (a) psychometric testing, (b) detective training and (c) any other specified specialised training; if not, (i) how many of the police officers at each FCS unit who did not undergo the initial testing and specialised training have still not passed each of the specified categories, (ii) which of these specified categories have they not passed, (iii) when will each of these police members at the FCS units be tested again and (iv) how are they able to work at the FCS units without the necessary training?

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REPLY:

(1) The identification and placement of members at the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Units (FCS) is a continuous process due to a continuous in and outflow of members (applications for transfer due to changes in personal circumstance, promotions, service terminations, etc).

(a) The advantages of implementing the flexi hour system are amongst others the following:

· Crime scene attendance especially with regard to trio crimes, serious and violent crimes, crimes against women and children will be increased.

· Response time of crime scene management experts in respect of crime scene attendance will be improved.

· Forensic evidence will be lifted within shorter time frames from the scene of crime for further processing within the laboratories.

· The objectives of the Criminal Justice System will be realized.

· Crime scene management experts will be readily available and accessible to attend to crime scenes.

· Service delivery to the community will improve.

(b) Interference from various quarters and uninformed positions against the forty hour flexi system aimed at improving service delivery is the biggest disadvantage.

QUESTION NO 1672

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 JUNE 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 18- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 July 2011

1672. Mr M Waters (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

With reference to his reply to question 1138 on 26 April 2011, where are all the Family Violence, Child Abuse and Sexual Offences (FCS) units situated?

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REPLY:

The list of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Units is attached (Annexure A).

QUESTION NO 1633

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 JUNE 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 July 2011

1633. Mr P J C Pretorius (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether a charge of (a) fraud and/or (b) theft has been brought against certain investment companies (names furnished) at the Hermanus Detective branch of the SA Police Service in September 2009; if so, (i) who brought the charge, (ii) when was the charge brought, (iii) against which of these specified companies was the charge brought and (iv) what is the case number;

(2) whether the charge has been investigated; if not, why not; if so, what was the outcome of the investigation?

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REPLY:

a) At the time of the adjudication of the application for registration of Tactical Security Services on 20 October 2004, our criminal record verification on the part of Gerhardus Adrian Snyman returned negative results on both previous convictions and pending criminal investigation. Assuming that the criminal verification returned positive results, the position would have been, a rejection of application for registration

b) According to the recent media report it was alleged that Gerhardus Adrian Snyman conspired to commit a cash-in-transit robbery in 2007 after he had been registered and by then he was a suspect and not yet formally charged by SAPS to have a record of criminal investigation against him.

Based on the allegations in the media and routine procedure within the Authority, the finger prints of Gerhardus Adrian Snyman were uplifted from our record and sent to the criminal record centre for reclassification.

If the results indicate that there is pending investigation against him and such investigation is in respect of a scheduled offence as alleged, the Authority will invoke the provisions of section 26 of the Act and have his registration suspended after we have informed him of the contemplated steps. The process follows an administrative justice procedure of :

i) Formal notification of the security providers of the allegations and pending criminal investigation; and

ii) Adjudication of the merits followed by a decision and notification of the suspension of the registration as a security service provider.

QUESTION NO 1599

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 JUNE 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17- 2011)

1599. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether a certain person (name and details furnished) applied for a firearm license every year since 2007; if so,

(2) whether a firearm license was granted to the said person; if so, (a) why was this firearm license granted and (b) how can the decision to grant a firearm license to a person who is facing criminal charges be justified?

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REPLY:

(1) No.

(2) No.

(a) A firearm licence was never granted, as no application for the issuing of a firearm licence was submitted.

(b) As an application for a firearm licence was not submitted, no such decision was taken.

QUESTION NO 1580

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 JUNE 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17- 2011)

1580. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:

How many officials of the SA Police Service (SAPS) have been (a)(i) criminally charged with and (ii) suspended from the SAPS for disciplinary offences and (b) dismissed from service as a result during the period 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2010?

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REPLY:

The information provided in response to the question is for the period 1 April 2010 - 31 March 2011, since data is captured in terms of financial years.

(a) (i) 2154 officials of the SA Police Service have been criminally charged.

(ii) 869 officials were suspended from the SA Police Service for disciplinary offences.

(b) 520 members were dismissed from the Service during the reporting period. Please note that some disciplinary matters are still pending and therefore the results are not available yet available and this is why there is a difference between the figures in (a) and those in (b)

QUESTION NO 1579

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 JUNE 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 July 2011

1579. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:

(a) What are the requirements that a member of the SA Police Service (SAPS) must meet in order to be appointed to the rank of general, (b) how many SAPS members currently hold the rank of general, (c) how many SAPS members have met the specified requirements before being promoted to the rank of general and (d) why were the remaining members promoted to this rank without meeting the necessary requirements?

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REPLY:

(a) The requirements for appointment to the ranks of Major General and Lieutenant General, with the exception of the appointment of the National Commissioner (General) who is appointed by the President, are stipulated in the advertisement and may differ from post to post. The appointments are further regulated by the SAPS National Instruction 4/2010 which inter alia provides for internal and or external advertising of posts. If a post is advertised internally, an applicant must inter alia have a minimum of three (3) years uninterrupted service in the Service and the Public Service, on the salary level which immediately precedes the salary level on which the post has been advertised and be in possession of an applicable NQF 6 or equivalent qualification stipulated in the advertisement. If a post is advertised externally, an applicant must inter alia have a minimum period of three (3) years appropriate managerial experience and be in possession of an applicable NQF 6 or equivalent qualification stipulated in the advertisement. It has to be mentioned that in the past the National Instruction was not specific in respect of requirements for appointment. The National Commissioner may, however, deviate from the advertisement and selection process and may promote an employee in terms of the SAPS Employment Regulations 2008, Regulation 45 (8) and (9), if he is satisfied that the employee qualifies in all respects for the post.

(b) The following number of SAPS members are holding the ranks indicated hereunder:

General = 1

Lieutenant General = 27

Major General = 124

Total = 152

(c) As mentioned above, the requirements for appointment to the ranks of Major General and Lieutenant General are stipulated in the advertisement and may differ from post to post. Some Generals were also promoted to their current ranks several years ago and at the time when the National Instruction was not specific in respect of requirements for appointment. Members promoted to the ranks of Major General and Lieutenant General met the specific requirements applicable at the time when they were promoted. Some members are for example not in possession of a NQF 6 qualification, however, the whole profile of a member and a combination of aspects like qualifications, prior learning, relevant experience or capacity to acquire within a reasonable time the ability to do the job were taken into account to determine the suitability of a member, which are also provided for in Section 20(3) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No 55, 1998).

(d) Members were promoted to the ranks of Major General and Lieutenant General over a period of time and in terms of the requirements applicable at that stage. All members promoted were found suitable for the posts they were appointed to.

QUESTION NO 1562

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 10 JUNE 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 15- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 July 2011

1562. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) How many (a) firearms have been destroyed by the SA Police Service (SAPS) in each year since the implementation of the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000, (b) of these firearms (i) were handed in to the SAPS for disposal by lawful owners and (ii) were illegal firearms;

(2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

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REPLY:

(1)(a) From 1 April 2004 to 31 March 2011, 753 118 firearms have been destroyed by the South African Police Service since the implementation of the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000.

(b)(i) of these firearms, 182 574 were handed in to the SAPS for disposal by lawful owners; and

(b)(ii) 174 205 were illegal firearms.

(2) I have already made a number of statements on this issue

QUESTION NO 1561

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 10 JUNE 2011

(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 15- 2011)

Date reply submitted: 25 July 2011

1561. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) How many members of the SA Police Service died (a) in (i) 2008, (ii) 2009 and (iii) 2010 and (b) during the period 1 January 2011 up to the latest specified date for which information is available (aa) in the line of duty, (bb) in family violence, (cc) on account of suicide and (dd) because of unnatural causes;

(2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

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REPLY:

((a) The suspect was arrested on 13 June 2011 and appeared before the court on 14 June 2011. The case has been postponed until 29 June 2011.

(b) The investigating officer is W/O De Beer.

CHAPTER TEN: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ACT

INTRODUCTION

THE FAILURE OF A POLICE OFFICIAL TO COMPLY WITH THE ACT, REGULATIONS OR THE NATIONAL INSTRUCTION

KEEPING OF RECORDS REGARDING COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE POLICE OFFICIALS: RESPONSIBILITY OF A STATION COMMISSIONER.

CONCLUSION