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2013-06-27
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Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO 2080
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27-2013)
Date reply submitted: 3 September 2013
2080. Mr M Waters (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) (a) On what date was the new Tembisa police station in Gauteng supposed to open, (b) what are the reasons for the delay and (c) on what date is the station now scheduled to open;
(2) what (a) amount was originally tendered for the construction of the station and (b) is the current construction cost of the station?
NW2502E
REPLY:
(1)(a)No date has yet been set as the construction work has not been completed. The official opening of any police station is only arranged after the building construction has been completed and an occupancy certificate has been issued by the local municipality's building control office. Arrangements are then made for an official opening with the Minister of Police, the National Commissioner of the SAPS as well as the relevant Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS.
(1)(b) The original scope of work was completed on 15 November 2012, in line with the completion date of the building contract. However, the Ekurhuleni Metro Council required the following additional statutory requirements to be met:
- The appointment of a certified rational fire designer and the submission and approval of a rational fire design.
- The preparation, submission and approval of a storm water management plan.
This resulted in additional construction requirements which first had to be met in order to obtain an occupancy certificate. Once the additional requirements became visible a variation order application was submitted in order to address the requirements from the local municipality. This application was approved by the SAPS Bid Adjudication Committee on 5 August 2013 and is currently at the office of the National Commissioner of the SAPS for ratification.
(1)(c) As stated above in (1)(a) the official opening will only be when all the requirements have been met. However, the appointed building contractor indicated that he will need 150 working days to complete the additional required construction work. This period will only commence once the application has been ratified by the National Commissioner and an instruction to continue construction has been issued to the contractor.
(2)(a) The original construction cost was R 61 126 535.86.
(2)(b)The revised construction cost as applied for in the variation order application is R 68 053 714.50
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO 2067
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27-2013)
Date reply submitted: 3 September 2013
2067. Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
How many criminal cases were struck off the court roll in (a) 2002, (b) 2003, (c) 2004, (d) 2005, (e) 2006, (f) 2007, (g) 2008, (h) 2009, (i) 2010 and (j) 2011 because forensic results were not available from the forensic laboratory in Pretoria?
NW2489E
REPLY:
To ascertain the above a through docket analysis would be required and due to the high volume of information that is required we are not able to provide the details within the given time frame as the information is obtained from the Provinces.
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO 2066
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27-2013)
Date reply submitted: 3 September 2013
2066. Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
How long did it take on average in (a) 2012, (b) 2011, (c) 2010, (d) 2005 and (e) 2000 to analyse a blood sample at the forensic laboratory in Pretoria from the time it was dispatched from a SA Police Service station to the time the results were received?
NW2488E
REPLY:
The blood sample analysis is a competency located within Forensic Laboratories managed by the Department of Health. The Forensic Science Laboratories in the South African Police Service is not housing the database containing requested information, thus the question must be directed to the Minister of Health.
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO 2064
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27-2013)
Date reply submitted: 3 September 2013
2064. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) Whether he has (a) agreed with and (b) implemented all findings and recommendations by the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) relating to the SA Police Service; if not, why not;
(2) whether he has ever appealed against the findings or recommendations of the SAHRC in court; if so, (a) on how many occasions and (b) what were the (i) results and (ii) costs relating to these appeals?
NW2486E
REPLY:
(1) Findings and recommendations were received from the SAHRC in two matters namely C Maxwele and Tatane. A meeting has been requested with the Chairperson of the SAHRC to discuss the findings and recommendations on both matters and implementation thereof. A report has also been submitted to the SAHRC on Tatane. It should also be noted that a report from My office has been submitted through the Civilian Secretariat for Police on certain recommendations made in the Tatane case.
(2) The findings and/or recommendations on Maxwele were taken on review. The matter was argued on 12 June 2013 and a point in limine(i.e. apoint in law / technical point) was raised by the SAHRC on whether the appeal lodged by the SAPS to the SAHRCis a reviewable decision according to The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 (PAJA). The Court found in favour of the SAHRC on this in that the SAHRC's appeal procedure and the dismissal of the SAPS' appeal by the SAHRC does not fall within the categorisation of the definitions of what constitutes an "administrative action"which falls within the ambit of PAJA. The review was accordingly dismissed with costs. The costs relating to the review must still be taxed and are therefore unknown at this stage.
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO 2036
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27-2013)
Date reply submitted: 3 September 2013
2036. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:
Whether the SA Police Service (SAPS) has taken any steps to select security officers for training; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW2447E
REPLY:
Yes, the SAPS recruited one thousand, five hundred and eighty five (1585) security officers for training during the 2012/2013 financial year.
Forty three (43) SAPS trainers were trained by an external provider from the security industry. The security officers were thereafter trained in a skills programme from the Certificate in Security Practices.
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO 2022
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 27-2013)
Date reply submitted: 3 September 2013
2022. Mrs M Wenger (DA) to ask the Minister of Police: [Interdepartmental transfer on 16 August 2013]
What was the (a) make, (b) model, (c) year, (d) purpose, (e) date and/or dates, (f) financial cost and (g) sum total of kilometres driven in respect of each vehicle hired for use by the (i) President and (ii) Deputy President since 1 January 2012?
NW2430E
REPLY:
Presidential Protection Service never hired a car on the above mentioned date.
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO 2005
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 8 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25-2013)
Date reply submitted: 3 September 2013
2005. Ms A M Dreyer (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
What steps have been taken to address the security threat at the President's official residence, King's House, in Durban, specifically with reference to the growth of the bamboo bush outside the property's security fence which falls inside the property's perimeter?
NW2361E
REPLY:
The question has been acknowledged and your concerns regarding security threats have been thoroughly investigated. If the bamboo bush specifically refers to the one on Sir Arthur Road ( opposite the Corner of Sir Arthur Road and Trematon Drive ) then there are adequate security measures.
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO 1991
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 8 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25-2013)
Date reply submitted: 3 September 2013
1991. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
Whether pregnant officers of the SA Police Service are provided with uniforms for every stage of pregnancy for the duration of the pregnancy while on duty; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW2347E
REPLY:
No.
Pregnant officers of the SA Police Service are not provided with uniform as they are allowed to wear civilian maternity wear during their pregnancy.
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO 1989
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 8 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25-2013)
Date reply submitted: 3 September 2013
1989. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) (a) How many people have been arrested for the illegal possession of narcotics at each port of entry in each province in the (i) 2010-11, (ii) 2011-12 and (iii) 2012-13 financial years and (b) in each case, (i) which narcotics were they in possession of and (ii) what was the total quantity thereof confiscated by the SA Police Service;
(2) (a) how many people have been arrested for any other reason at each port of entry in each province in the (i) 2010-11, (ii) 2011-12 and (iii) 2012-13 financial years and (b) in each case what was the reason for the arrest?
NW2345E
REPLY:
(1) (a)
(i) 802 persons were arrested at Ports of Entry during 2010/11 for illicit narcotics
(ii) 896, persons were arrested for illicit narcotics at Ports of Entry during 2011/12 financial
(iii) The final figures will be provided after the annual report has been tabled
(b)
(i) The narcotics that they were in possession included dagga, mandrax, tik, cocaine,heroin and Khat
(ii) The quantities vary depending but the estimated costs were R448 903 811.00 in 2010/11 and R365 496 828.50 in 2011/12
(2) (a)
(i) 13 376
(ii) 14 533
(iii) The final figures will be provided after the annual report has been tabled
(b) The reasons for the specific arrests included illegal firearm possession, transnational crime, being a wanted suspect, human trafficking, illicit possession of vehicles, illicit possession of precious metals and illegal immigration related matters
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO 1974
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 8 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25-2013)
Date reply submitted: 3 September 2013
1974. Mrs J D Kilian (Cope) to ask the Minister of Police:
What (a) is the maximum period for the deployment of police officers to other countries for peacekeeping purposes and (b) was the total cost of such deployments in the (i) 2010-11, (ii) 2011-12 and (iii) 2012-13 financial years?
NW2326E
REPLY:
(a) The maximum period for peacekeeping deployment is twelve (12) months which can be extended.
(b)(i) 2010-11: R12 003 829,00
(b)ii) 2011-12: R10 517 713,00
(b)(iii) 2012-13: R10 831 162,30
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO 1990
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 8 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 25-2013)
Date reply submitted: 4 September 2013
1990. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) What was the total amount of narcotics seized by the SA Police Service (SAPS) in the (a) 2010-11, (b) 2011-12 and (c) 2012-13 financial years;
(2) whether any of the narcotics that were seized by the SAPS in these years have subsequently gone missing; if so, (a) how much and (b) how many SAPS members faced disciplinary action as a result?
NW2346E
REPLY:
(1) The statistics for drug seizure can be accessed in the annual report of SAPS as listed below:
(1)Quantity of narcotics seized in 2010/11
Cannabis – 105 716,389kg
Mandrax – 282 880 tablets
Cocaine – 73,952kg
Heroine – 62,832kg
Ecstacy – 11 374 tablets
Crystal Meth (Tik-Tik) – 163,928kg
Quantity of narcotics seized in 2011/12
Cannabis – 200 994,409kg
Mandrax – 127 680 tablets
Cocaine – 44,571kg
Heroine – 70,320kg
Ecstacy – 18 550 tablets
Crystal Meth (Tik-Tik) – 107,418kg
Nyaope – 21,816kg
Whoonga – 15,294kg
Quantity of narcotics seized in 2012/13
Statistics not yet released.
(2) Yes.
Drugs have gone missing from the following environments
· OR Tambo Airport (ORS)
· Sonshanguve, Honeydew and Alberton
· Western Cape, Mpumalanaga and Free State
In most instances the amount that went missing were small quantities and 13 police officials have faced sanctions as a result and in two instances there are pending cases against police officers.
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION NO 1873
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 2 AUGUST 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 24-2013)
1873. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) How many charges were brought against members of the Tactical Rapid Response Unit of the SA Police Service in (a) 2009, (b) 2010, (c) 2011 and (d) 2012;
(2) how many of the charges in each specified year were brought regarding (a) assault (b) unlawful arrest, (c) fraud, (d) extortion and (e) damage to property;
(3) how many of the members against whom charges were brought were found guilty on these charges in each specified year?
NW2200E
REPLY:
(1) (a) 2009 : 4 (5 units) with 250 members country wide
(b) 2010 : 42 (27 Units) with 1075 members country wide
(c) 2011 : 105 (39 Units) with 1342 members country wide
(d) 2012 : 107 (40 Units) with 1556 members country wide
(2) 2009 2010 2011 2012
(a) Assault : 3 18 63 78
(b) Unlawful arrest : 0 0 0 0
(c) Fraud : 0 0 0 0
(d) Extortion : 0 1 2 5
(e) Damage to Property : 0 0 1 4
(3) Members found guilty : 2009 2010 2011 2012
Total : 1 0 5 2
I have asked the National Commissioner to provide me with a full report on all the cases opened and the step taken by SAPS so that I can apply my mind to ensuring that proper processes have been followed and that appropriate steps have been taken.
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION NO 1833
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 JULY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 23-2013)
1833. Mr D J Stubbe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) How many consultants has his department contracted and/or appointed (a) in the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11, (iii) 2011-12 and (iv) 2012-13 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2013;
(2) how many consultants contracted and/or appointed by his department (a) in the (i) 2009-10, (ii) 2010-11, (iii) 2011-12 and (iv) 2012-13 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2013 are former officials of his department and/or former public servants?
NW2181E
REPLY:
| (1)(a) | (1)(b) | ||||
| (i) 2009/2010 | (ii) 2010/2011 | (iii) 2011/2012 | (iv) 2012/2013 | 1 April 2013 up to date | |
| Division: Supply Chain Management | 4 | 21 | 35 | 10 | 3 |
| *Division: Technology Management Service | 72 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 71 |
*The contractors were contracted annually for their specialized technical skills to execute Programmes and Projects in areas that aremainly outside the normal skills set of SAPS officials. These areas primarily relate to the SAPS Integrated Justice System (IJS) Programme. Contract period was for one year:
2(a) Number of contractors who were former officials of SAPS or former Public Servants is as follows:
(i) 2009/10 Financial Year: 18 (10 SAPS & 8 Other Government Departments)
(ii) 2010/11 Financial Year: 18 (10 SAPS & 8 Other Government Departments)
(iii) 2011/12 Financial Year: 18 (10 SAPS & 8 Other Government Departments)
(iv) 2012/13 Financial Year: 18 (10 SAPS & 8 Other Government Departments)
(2)(b) Since 1 April 2013: 18 (10 SAPS & 8 Other Government Departments)
It must be noted that I have asked the DPCI to look into all these contracts and to establish whether there is a conflict of interest, violation of prescripts or any criminality involved in these contacts
Reply received: September 2013
QUESTION NO 1671
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26 JULY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 23-2013)
Date reply submitted: 3 September 2013
1671. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) When will he release the R1,98 million forensic audit report by a certain company (name furnished) into the corruption and fraud regarding the R60 million double invoice scam in KwaZulu-Natal, eight months prior to the FIFA World Cup tournament, involving certain persons (names furnished);
(2) (a) why have no arrests as yet been made and (b) when will arrests be made in this regard?
NW2018E
REPLY:
(1) The forensic audit report forms part of the criminal investigation. The forensic audit report cannot be released until the criminal matter has been finalised.
(2) The investigation is in an advanced stage. The investigation team has not been in a position to charge suspects as yet and cannot pre-empt the possible arrest and charging of suspects.
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION NO 1661
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22-2013)
Date reply submitted: 06 August 2013
1661. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) (a) Against how many members of the SA Police Service (SAPS) were steps taken in (i) 2009, (ii) 2010, (iii) 2011 and (iv) 2012 because of involvement in claims that were granted by the courts against the SAPS and (b) what specific steps were taken where the claims were related to (i) assault, (ii) wrongful arrest and (iii) damage to property by the members of the SAPS;
(2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
NW2007E
REPLY:
(1) In terms of our records no member has been charged for misconduct as a result of civil claims against SAPS. This is a matter I have asked the National Commissioner to look into and to provide me with a report on what action can be taken in matters where police officers where clearly operating outside the law or were grossly negligent.
(2) I will address this after I have received a report from the National Commissioner.
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO 1654
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 JUNE 2013
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22-2013)
Date reply submitted: 11 July 2013
1654. Mr M E George (Cope) to ask the Minister of Police
Whether, with reference to the preliminary findings from research under way in Mexico City that reducing crime does not automatically reduce the fear of crime, he intends putting fear of crime as a matter of criminal policy: if not, why not; if so, what are relevant details?
NW2000E
REPLY:
The Government already has such a programme of action which recognizes the importance of perceptions of crime, hence Outcome 3 of the JCPS Agreement is defined as "All people are and feel safe".
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster further recognises the importance of dealing not just with crime but also with perceptions (including fear) of crime. Output 4 of the cluster's delivery agreement therefore provides for: "Managed and improved perceptions of crime among the population."
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO 1653
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22-2013)
1653. Mr M E George (Cope) to ask the Minister of Police
(a) How many families that have been driven from their homes in each province in the past four years due to a fear of the violence characterising their surrounding areas and (b) what are the relevant details of the violence specific to the province?
NW1999E
REPLY:
The SAPS does not have information on families that moved from their houses based on fear of violence
SAPS records information in reported crime, including violence crime and the statistics in this regard is provided, per police station on the SAPS website: www.saps.gov.za
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION NO 1644
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22-2013)
Date reply submitted: 06 August 2013
1644. Ms E More (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
Whether a certain person (name furnished) is still employed by the SA Police Service; if so, what is the said person's current (a) position and (b) pay grade?
NW1990E
REPLY:
(a) Strategic Special Projects.
(b) Pay grade is at salary level 15.
Reply received: October 2013
QUESTION NO 1608
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER:
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22-2013)
Date reply submitted: 22 October 2013
1608. Mr D J Stubbe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
With reference to his reply to question 1153 on 11 June 2013, (a) when were minimum hour flight requirements removed, (b) by whom, (c) on what grounds and (d) what were the minimum hour flight requirements before they were removed?
NW1954E
REPLY:
SAPS pilots operate with Civil Aviation Authority licenses. The CAA does not stipulate a minimum required hours a pilot must fly in a year. Therefore flight hours are not stipulated on an annual basis as asked in question 1153.
However SAPS complies with the CAA regulations to maintain their license which stipulate the following:
SAPS Pilots need to do a Revalidation check every 24 months and need to do at least 3 take-offs and 3 landings every 90 days per aircraft class in order to be current.
Civil Aviation Regulation Part 61 (Pilot Licensing) states in Par 61.06.6 (1) The holder of a CPL (Helicopter) shall undergo a revalidation check within 12 months from the date of the initial issue and thereafter within a period of 24 months.
Civil Aviation Regulation Part 91 02.4 Recency states in Par 91.02.4:
(1) A pilot shall not act as PIC of an aircraft, or second-in-command (SIC) of an aircraft required to be crewed by more than one pilot, carrying passengers by day, unless such pilot has personally, within the 90 days immediately preceding the flight, carried out either by day or by night at least three take-offs and three landings in the same class or, if a type rating is required, type or variant of aero plane, and in the case of a helicopter three circuits including three take-offs and three landings in the same type of helicopter as that in which such flight is to be undertaken.
(2) A pilot shall not act as PIC of an aircraft, or SIC of an aircraft required to be crewed by more than one pilot, carrying passengers by night, unless the pilot has personally, within 90 days immediately preceding the flight, carried out at least three take-offs and three landings by night in the same class or, if a type rating is required, type of variant of aero plane, and in the case of a helicopter three circuits including three take-offs and three landings in the same type of helicopter as that in which such flight is to be undertaken.
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO 1607
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22-2013)
Date reply submitted: 11 July 2013
1607. Mr D J Stubbe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1151 on 11 June 2013, he can specify (a) how many aircraft have been grounded, (b) for how long has each aircraft been grounded and (c) how many are currently being serviced?
NW1953E
REPLY:
(a) 27 aircraft
(b)
| Aircraft type | How long has each aircraft been grounded (date since grounded) |
| BO 105 (ZS-HNX) | 2011-12-28 |
| BO 105 (ZS-HSG) | 2013-03-07 |
| Pilatus Porter (ZS-NIV) | 2013-03-26 |
| BO 105 (ZS-RBA) | 2013-02-06 |
| AS350B3 (ZS-RPA) | 2012-12-22 |
| Pilatus Porter (ZS-NIS) | 2013-05-07 |
| BO 105 (ZS-HNZ) | 2013-02-06 |
| AS350B3 (ZS-RDL) | 2012-10-29 |
| R44 (ZS-RIC) | 2013-03-06 |
| AS350B3 (ZS-RWX) | 2013-05-08 |
| BO 105 (ZS-HRG) | 2011-02-24 |
| Pilatus Porter (ZS-NIT) | 2013-06-14 |
| AS350B3 (ZS-RPB) | 2013-02-04 |
| AS350B3 (ZS-RNR) | 2013-02-04 |
| BO 105 (ZS-HRI) | 2012-12-15 |
| BO 105 (ZS-HSF) | 2013-01-24 |
| BO 105 (ZS-HUZ) | 2013-02-13 |
| BO 105 (ZS-HRH) | 2013-05-29 |
| BK 117 (ZS-HSD) | 2013-05-20 |
| AS350B3 (ZS-RZP) | 2013-05-10 |
| AS350B3 (ZS-RPL) | 2012-07-05 |
| AS350B2 (ZS-RDJ) | 2012-04-01 |
| King Air 90 (ZS-COP) | 2013-03-28 |
| Pilatus Porter (ZS-OLO) | 2012-11-28 |
| BO 105 (ZS-HUY) | 2013-05-19 |
| AS350B3 (ZS-RZN) | 2013-05-08 |
| AS350B3 (ZS-RZS) | 2013-06-01 |
(c) 27 aircraft are being serviced.
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION NO 1606
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22-2013)
Date reply submitted: 06 August 2013
1606. Mr D J Stubbe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
With reference to his reply to question 1152 on 11 June 2013, on what grounds will he not provide copies of the service rosters to Ms D Kohler-Barnard?
NW1952E
REPLY:
Because the service roster for the aircraft cannot be pre-planned or predicted in terms of the CATS GMR – 29 (General Maintenance Rules) paragraph 43.02.8(b) (i) a Mandatory Periodic Inspection (MPI) must be carried out at 100 hours of flight time intervals since last MPI or within 12 month period, whichever comes first. (This means that if an aircraft is operated for less than 100 hours of flight time per annum, it will undergo an MPI once within a 12 month period regardless of flown hours.
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO 1604
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22-2013)
Date reply submitted: 11 July 2013
1604. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
With reference to his reply to question 1004 on 11 June 2013, (a) when was the committee convened, (b) who (i) is heading up the committee and (ii) are the other members of the committee, (c) when is the committee due to complete the evaluation and (d) will the report be (i) made public and (ii) tabled in Parliament?
NW1950E
REPLY:
The Committee is chaired by Advocate Ngwako Hamilton Maenetje SC and includes the Chief State Law Advisor and the Secretary of Police. The committee was convened immediately after my budget speech. The committee has been given three months to complete its work. I have already stated that I will report to Parliament on this matter as soon as this work is completed.
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION NO 1603
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22-2013)
Date reply submitted: 06 August 2013
1603. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
With reference to his reply to question 347 on 11 June 2013, (a) when will the SA Police Service criminality audit be finalised and (b) will the results be (i) made public and (ii) tabled in Parliament?
NW1949E
REPLY:
(a) The figures have already been made public and I have drafted a letter to inform the speaker of the completion.
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO 1589
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22-2013)
Date reply submitted: 11 July 2013
1589. Mr A Watson (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
With reference to his reply to question 846 on 11 June 2013, which specific sections of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, has he found not to comply with section 3B of the National Key Points Act, Act 102 of 1980?
NW1935E
REPLY:
As indicated in the previous reply, section 3B of the National Key Points Act, 1980 (Act No. 102 of 1980), is inconsonant with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999), as the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, provides for the system of budgeting by Departments, including approval by Parliament and accounting in respect thereof. The procedure of simply opening an account as provided for in the said section 3B is simply not in accordance with the effective corporate governance framework provided for in the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, and Treasury Regulations. It is against this back drop that I have instituted a body to investigate the viability or desirability of certain sections of the Act.
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION NO 1548
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 22-2013)
Date reply submitted: 06 August 2013
1548. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) Why has there been no study to develop the Imbali police station, which is used by many as their main police station, into a fully fledged station;
(2) whether his department has found that there is a need to develop this satellite station into a permanent one; if not, how was this conclusion reached; if so, when is the development set to take place?
NW1893E
REPLY:
(1)&(2)The Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal Province has not conducted any study to develop or upgrade the Imbali satellite police station due to the reason that her office is currently focusing on areas where communities experience the greatest hardship in accessing police services. A detailed accessibility study was conducted to analyse access to SAPS services and identified needs prioritized accordingly.
The Imbali area is located in the Plessislaer police area and is approximately 6 kilometres from Plessislaer police station. This distance is considered reasonable when compared with some other communities in the Province.
The Imbali satellite police station was established to enhance police accessibility in terms of frontline services and to make it easier for the communities involved to access these services.
There are no immediate plans to develop or upgrade Imbali satellite police stations as more critical areas have been prioritized.
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO 1494
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21-2013)
Date reply submitted: 11 July 2013
1494. Mr D J Stubbe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(a) How many occult-related crimes (i) have been reported in each province since 1 August 2012 and (ii) were dealt with by the two assigned Harmful Occult-related Crime Unit detectives in each province and (b) what was the specific occult-related nature of each reported crime?
NW1837E
REPLY:
Occult related crimes are not registered under this category on the CAS system and the charges instituted relate to the nature of the crime the person would be charged with eg murder. Therefore it is not possible to provide the honourable member with the exact details in this regard.
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO 1493
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21-2013)
Date reply submitted: 11 July 2013
1493. Mr D J Stubbe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
How many drunken driving cases in each province have been taken off the court roll due to a lack of blood test evidence from the health laboratories in the (a) 2010-11, (b) 2011-12 and (c) 2012-13 financial years?
NW1836E
REPLY:
The Division Commissioner of Detective Service has instructed that all provinces undertake an audit into cases of drunken driven that were withdrawn at court.This audit is to establish how many of these withdrawals were related to lack of blood test evidence. Once this process has been finalized SAPS would be able to report on this matter.
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION NO 1492
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21-2013)
Date reply submitted: 06 August 2013
1492. Mr D J Stubbe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
How many cases (a) were brought to the SA Police Service's forensic science laboratories in the (i) 2010-11, (ii) 2011-12 and (iii) 2012-13 financial years for (aa) DNA sample analysis, (bb) trichology analysis, (cc) substance analysis and (dd) Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) testing of firearms and (b) are still outstanding in respect of each of these years?
NW1835E
REPLY:
(a)&(b) Exhibits received and which were outstanding within the Forensic Science Laboratory in the South African Police Service on Monday the 17th of June 2013 the date on which the reports were generated focusing on each of the three financial years is presented per analysis as follows:
| DNA ANALYSIS | ||
| FINANCIAL YEAR | RECEIVED | OUTSTANDING |
| 2010/2011 | 62 571 | 0 |
| 2011/2012 | 82 525 | 49 |
| 2012/2013 | 96 425 | 5 345 |
| TRICHOLOGY | ||
| FINANCIAL YEAR | RECEIVED | OUTSTANDING |
| 2010/2011 | 930 | 0 |
| 2011/2012 | 1 571 | 0 |
| 2012/2013 | 1 402 | 3 |
| DRUG ANALYSIS | ||
| FINANCIAL YEAR | RECEIVED | OUTSTANDING |
| 2010/2011 | 52 245 | 1 |
| 2011/2012 | 59 120 | 13 |
| 2012/2013 | 68 470 | 4 902 |
| INTEGRATED BALLISTIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM [IBIS] | ||
| FINANCIAL YEAR | RECEIVED | OUTSTANDING |
| 2010/2011 | 53 575 | 0 |
| 2011/2012 | 94 546 | 0 |
| 2012/2013 | 126 320 | 15 |
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO 1491
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21-2013
Date reply submitted: 11 July 2013
1491. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(a) How many incidents of cybercrime have been reported in the (i) 2010-11, (ii) 2011-12 and (iii) 2012-13 financial years, (b) what was the total amount lost to this form of crime and (c) what are the details of the affected parties in each respective year?
NW1834E
REPLY:
(a) Official statistics of the South African Police Service do not refer to a crime phenomenon "cybercrime". Cybercrime committed within the financial sphere is, according to the Crime Administration System (CAS), in general referred to as fraud. The reference to fraud should be interpreted as an all-inclusive term for matters where the elements of intentional misrepresentation and prejudice are present, which would therefore be inclusive of internet fraud within the broader financial platform.
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION NO 1490
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21-2013)
Date reply submitted: 06 August 2013
1490. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
What was the (a) total cost of each provincial Police Day celebration in 2012 and (b) breakdown of these costs in each case?
NW1833E
REPLY:
(a)
| Provinces | Amount (R'000) |
| Western Cape | 721 |
| Northern Cape | 810 |
| Free State | 820 |
| Eastern Cape | 1 063 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 845 |
| Mpumalanga | 873 |
| Limpopo | 910 |
| Gauteng and Head Office | 1 508 |
| North West | 889 |
| Total | 8 439 |
(b) The exact breakdown is currently part of the SAPs audit and will included in the annual report to be tabled
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1461
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 7 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20-2013)
Date reply submitted: 25 June 2013
1461. Adv A de W Alberts (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) Whether any suspects have yet been identified in connection with the recent hacking into the computer system of the SA Police Service (SAPS), through which information on 17 000 persons who are in the witness protection programme was placed on public forums on the Internet; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) what does he estimate the extent of the danger to be for persons whose personal information was disclosed through this hacking incident;
(3) whether any steps have been taken to safeguard the persons involved; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(4) whether there are any cost implications for the SAPS because of this cyber hacking; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1806E
REPLY:
(1) The investigation is still underway. The reference to "information on 17 000 persons" is incorrect because no detail or information of any person in the witness protection programme has been compromised in any way.
(2) The threat or potential threat is being worked.
(3) Full implementation of steps will be finalised after the investigation and the threat assessment is completed.
(4) Yes, the costs are incidental costs applicable to Service Level Agreements with the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) as part of normal day to day activities. No additional costs have been incurred from SAPS.
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1447
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 7 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20-2013)
Date reply submitted: 25 June 2013
1447. Mr D J Stubbe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) Was he informed of the presence of a certain person (name furnished) in the country at any point since 20 October 2011; if so, (a) on what occasions and (b) why was the specified person not arrested; if not, why was his presence not detected by crime intelligence;
(2) (a) has he been informed that the specified person's name is on Interpol's Most Wanted list and (b) what steps does the SA Police Service take against persons in the country whose names appear on this list?
NW1791E
REPLY:
(1) Yes.
(a) During February 2013.
(b) The INTERPOL Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant which allows for immediate arrest. Once a fugitive is detected, a provisional arrest warrant should be requested and provided through INTERPOL channels, followed by original documentation between the competent authorities through diplomatic channels. Requests for clarity on whether this specific person is still wanted and to provide the required documentation were sent through the INTERPOL communication channel to Libya. These requests are still to be answered. There is no Extradition Treaty in place between Libya and South Africa.
(2) (a) No, INTERPOL does not have a so-called Most Wanted list.
(b) Once the presence of persons, whose name is circulated on the INTERPOL Red Notice database, is detected in the country, the relevant INTERPOL National Central Bureau is informed that the fugitive may have been found. The validity of case against the fugitive is also questioned.
In the event of the case still being valid, a provisional arrest warrant through INTERPOL channels is requested in order for the South African Police Service to arrest the fugitive and bring him/her before court for an enquiry in terms of the Extradition Act, 1962 ( Act No 67 of 1962).
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1436
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 7 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20-2013)
Date reply submitted: 25 June 2013
1436. Mrs P C Duncan (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) How many reports has the SA Police Service received regarding the flooding of the Sebenza police station;
(2) has there been a finding that the building adheres to health and safety standards; if not, why not?
NW1779E
REPLY:
(1) None.
(2) There has been inspections done at the Station by the Province and there was a request for alternative accommodation but there were no responsive bidders. There is a need to move the site due to the soil condition which affects the facility especially when it rains.
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1435
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 7 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20-2013)
Date reply submitted: 25 June 2013
1435. Mrs P C Duncan (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
With reference to his reply to question 886 on 28 May 2013, what is the exact location of the new site for the new Sebenza police station?
NW1778E
REPLY:
As previously indicated, this project is not registered on the User Asset Management Plan of the South African Police Service and no priority has been allocated to the project. Since there is no priority allocated to this project, no site for the proposed new Sebenza Police Station has been identified.
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1422
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 7 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20-2013)
Date reply submitted: 25 June 2013
1422. Mr K S Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
What amount did his department spend on (a) promotional items and (b) cocktail receptions on the occasion of his 2013 Budget Vote debate?
NW1764E
REPLY:
The Budget votes provide an opportunity for departments to communicate to key stakeholders including communities and members of the media. These included, media briefings, meeting with key stakeholders, cocktails and dinners, direct engagements with members of the public and exhibitions.
This information-sharing process enables government to articulate key programmes for the coming year and demonstrates government's commitment to serving the needs of South African public through concrete and measurable objectives.
The pre Budget Vote engagements created an opportunity for interactions between government and stakeholders to communicate information which enables citizens to exercise their democratic right to hold government accountable. The engagements varied from department to department and some may have been accompanied by promotional material aimed at promoting the work and brand of government.
In the case of the budget vote on IPID and Police the entities were involved in exhibitions at the Parliament during the day of the vote and in the dinner hosted. It needs to be noted that SAPS organized a sponsor for the dinner.
Reply received: August 2013
QUESTION NO 1386
Date reply submitted: 06 August 2013
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 7 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20-2013)
1386. Ms D Kohler –Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
1. Does each SA Police Service (SAPS) station in (a) Seshego,(b) Orange Farm, (c) Tembisa, (d) Hillbrow, (e) Umlazi, (f) KwaMashu, (g) Bloemspruit, (h) Mthatha, (i) Bethelsdorp and (j) Worcester have access to Family Violence, Child Abuse and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit detectives; if so, (i) how many and (ii) what specified training has each detective received in each specified case;
2. How many (a) SAPS officers (i) have received training in sexual offences and (ii) are on visible policing duty at each of the abovementioned stations and (b) vehicles are available to them in each specified case;
3. How many (a) sexual offences have been reported at each of the abovementioned stations in the (i) 2011-12 (ii) 2012-13 financial years and (b) of these reported incidents have court-ready case dockets? NW1728E
REPLY:
1. Yes, all stations have access to FCS units and FCS units are aligned to cluster model.
| Stations | FCS Units at cluster level | Total number of Station that have access to FCS units |
| Seshego | Seshego | 6 |
| Orange farm | Sebokeng | 8 |
| Tembisa | Tembisa | 8 |
| Hillbrow | Hillbrow | 8 |
| Umlazi | Umlazi | 8 |
| Kwamashu | Inanda | 6 |
| Bloemspruit | Mangaung | 6 |
| Mthatha | Mthatha | 8 |
| Bethelsdorp | Mount Road | 8 |
| Worcester | Worcester | 13 |
(ii) Most members at these FCS Units have received training in the FCS Detective Learning Programmewhich covers Investigation of all sexual offences. See paragraph 2 (a)(i) hereunder.
| Total Number of Members Trained in Sexual Offences | |||||
| Station | Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offence Course | First Responder to Sexual Offences Learning Programme | Sexual Offences Course for Investigating Officers | Resolving of Crime Learning Programme | Total |
| Total | 97 | 76 | 100 | 148 | 421 |
(2)(a)(i)
(2)(a)(ii) In Visible Policing there are 76 members at these stations who are trained to serve as first responders to sexual offences in the Community.
| Stations | FCS Units at cluster level | Total number of Vehicles in FCS Units |
| Seshego | Seshego | 9 |
| Orange farm | Sebokeng | 17 |
| Tembisa | Tembisa | 14 |
| Hilllbrow | Hilllbrow | 17 |
| Umlazi | Umlazi | 16 |
| Kwamashu | Inanda | 21 |
| Bloemspruit | Mangaung | 6 |
| Mthatha | Mthatha | 13 |
| Bethelsdorp | Mount Road | 13 |
| Worcester | Worcester | 10 |
| TOTAL | 136 | |
(2)(b)
3) The statistics for the 2012/2013 financial year can only be made public after the Minister of Police has released the official statistics.
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1385
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 7 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20-2013)
Date reply submitted: 25 June 2013
1385. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) How many SA Police (SAPS) officers were assigned to (a) VIP protection units or duties and (b) active duty in each province as at 28 February 2013;
(2) what was the total number of personnel assigned to VIP protection services in each province as at 28 February 2013?
NW1727E
REPLY:
(1)(a) 1151
(1)(b) 1043
(2)
| TOTAL PERSONNEL VIP UNIT | |
| EC | 117 |
| FS | 64 |
| GP | 119 |
| KZN | 118 |
| LIM | 55 |
| MPU | 63 |
| NW | 92 |
| NC | 53 |
| WC | 61 |
| NAT VIP PTA | 217 |
| NAT VIP CT | 192 |
| 1151 |
Reply received: July 2013
QUESTION NO 1384
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 7 JUNE 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 20-2013)
1384. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) What specific failings in forensic evidence led to the inability to secure a conviction against one of the accused persons for the rape and murder of Anene Booysen;
(2) has any investigation been conducted by the SA Police Service into the possibility of the person who confessed to the charges having been pressured into doing so by any source?
NW1726E
REPLY:
This matter is sub judicae however there has been no complaint regarding failing in the forensic evidence
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1347
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 31 MAY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19-2013)
Date reply submitted: 25 June 2013
1347. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) How many dog handlers are there on the Resource Allocation Guide at each SA Police Service (SAPS) station on the country's borders in the (a) Northern Cape, (b) North West, (c) Limpopo, (d) Mpumalanga, (e) KwaZulu-Natal, (f) Eastern Cape, (g) Western Cape and (h) Free State provinces and, in each case, (i) how many dog handlers are actually stationed at each SAPS station and (ii) what is the ideal number;
(2) how many drug arrests have occurred as a result of the use of sniffer dogs on the country's borders in the (a) Northern Cape, (b) North West, (c) Limpopo, (d) Mpumalanga, (e) KwaZulu-Natal, (f) Eastern Cape, (g) Western Cape and (h) Free State provinces, respectively?
NW1677E
REPLY:
(1)(i) K9 handlers are not allocated to a police station, but to a specific K9 unit. The following table depicts the actual number of K9 handlers per unit per province.
| PROVINCE/DIVISIONK9 UNITS | TOTAL NUMBER OF K9 HANDLERS |
| WESTERN CAPE (11 UNITS) | 170 |
| NORTH WEST (8 UNITS) | 90 |
| NORTHERN CAPE (7 UNITS) | 73 |
| KWAZULU-NATAL (13 UNITS) | 251 |
| FREE STATE (8 UNITS) | 104 |
| EASTERN CAPE (14 UNITS) | 191 |
| MPUMALANGA (8 UNITS) | 98 |
| LIMPOPO (12 UNITS) | 126 |
(ii) The current Resource Allocation Guide is under review.
(2) The crime statistics for the 2012/2013 financial year is yet to be released by the Minister of Police.
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1346
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 31 MAY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19-2013)
Date reply submitted: 25 June 2013
1346. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) How many SA Police Service (SAPS) officers are stationed at Westenburg Sector 1 in Polokwane;
(2) what is the ideal number of SAPS officers for this sector;
(3) how many dockets were opened for incidences in this sector in the (a) 2010-11, (b) 2011-12 and (c) 2012-13 financial years;
(4) how many of these dockets were opened for cases of (a) rape and (b) sexual assault?
NW1676E
REPLY:
Please note that the information provided is for members assigned to Sector 1 of Westenburg Police Station which opened in April 2012.
(1) 3
(2) 4
(3) Dockets are opened at a station level not a sector level.
(4) Dockets are opened at a station level not a sector level.
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1330
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 31 MAY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19-2013)
Date reply submitted: 25 June 2013
1330. Mrs H Lamoela (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) Whether (a) he, (b) his deputy minister, (c) any specified officials and (d) any other persons have been issued with a government or official credit card (i) in the (aa) 2011-12 and (bb) 2012-13 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2013; if so, in each instance, what is the (aaa)(aaaa) name and (bbbb) job title of each person to whom a credit card was issued, (bbb) credit limit, (ccc) outstanding amount as at the latest specified date for which information is available, (ddd) monthly expenses incurred for each month since receiving the credit card, (eee) reason for such a person being issued with a credit card and (fff) uses that such a credit card is intended for;
(2) whether the credit limit of any specified credit card was exceeded at any time since it was issued; if so, (a) whose credit cards are over the limit and (b) what is the reason for the credit card exceeding the limit?
NW1660E
REPLY:
(1) and (2)
The Minister and Deputy Minister have official credit cards and none of these credit cards have exceeded their credit limits. The credit card is intended for official transport, accommodation and subsistence.
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1286
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 31 MAY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19-2013)
Date reply submitted: 25 June 2013
1286. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) Whether he has a list of all firearms dealers who do not comply with the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000;
(2) what steps is he taking to ensure that all firearms dealers do comply with the specified Act?
NW1607E
REPLY:
As the honourable member is aware, I have initiated an Enquiry into Firearms Dealerships and this Enquiry team has already started it work. The answers the honourable member requests fall within this enquiry and I will report once this enquiry has completed its work
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1285
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 31 MAY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19-2013)
Date reply submitted: 25 June 2013
1285. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:
Whether he has identified any measures to deal with the (a) recurring shortage of police officers and (b) unequal distribution of staff in police stations in all provinces; if not, why not; if so, what are these measures?
NW1606E
REPLY:
(a) In order to address the recurring shortage of police officers the National Commissioner established a Human Resource Establishment Committee to recommend the fixed establishment for the 2013/2014 financial year, to facilitate the filling of vacancies on a priority basis and to inform the deployment of personnel between business units. The filling of vacancies will be dependent on inter alia operational requirements and availability of funds.
(b) The National Commissioner and Provincial Commissioners agreed on a framework to equitably distribute staff to police stations as from 2013/2014 financial year. A provincial allocation per salary grade for station level is approved by the National Commissioner annually. The grading, minimum / maximum personnel thresholds and a minimum command structure for each police station is also provided.
Provincial Commissioners thereafter distribute posts to stations within the allocation received. The allocation distributed to each station is based on operational requirements.
Provincial Commissioners submit the distribution per station for approval by the National Commissioner.
Should any deployment of personnel be necessary, it should be effected in consultation with the Human Resource Establishment Committee.
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1281
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 31 MAY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19-2013)
Date reply submitted: 25 June 2013
1281. Mr V B Ndlovu (IFP) to ask the Minister of Police:
With reference to his reply to question 929 on 28 May 2013, how many SA Police Service staff members have received overtime payment for escorting the Gupta wedding convoy?
NW1602E
REPLY:
SAPS followed processes in regard to this matter and 62 members received overtime.
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1258
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 MAY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17-2013)
Date reply submitted: 11 June 2013
1258. Mr M E George (Cope) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) Whether the purchase of a certain vehicle for a certain person's (name and details furnished) private use in 2010 was authorised by his department; if so, what statutory provisions his department relied on when authorising the purchase of the specified vehicle; if not,
(2) whether his department intends to recoup these resources from the specified person; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1505E
REPLY:
The member was being investigated for this matter when she resigned.
Recouping the funds in currently the subject of further investigations.
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1256
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 MAY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17-2013)
Date reply submitted: 11 June 2013
1256. Mr P J Groenewald (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Police:
What period of time must elapse before a member of the SA Police Service can be promoted to each subsequent rank?
NW1503E
REPLY:
Promotions up to the level of Colonel are regulated by the Promotion and Grade Progression Policy of the SA Police Service as per Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council (SSSBC) Agreement 3/2011. The following period of time must elapse before a member of the Service can be considered to be promoted to each subsequent rank:
Constable to Sergeant
Post Promotion (Dependant on advertisment of vacant funded post and selection process)
A minimum of 2 years uninterupted service on the level of Constable plus at least an NQF6 qualification, or
At least a minimum of 4 years uninterupted service on the level of Constable.
Grade Progression (In current post and dependant on availability of funds)
A minimum of 7 years service as member of the Service.
Sergeant to Warrant Officer
Post Promotion (Dependant on advertisment of vacant funded post and selection process)
A minimum of 2 years uninterupted service on the level of Sergeant plus at least an NQF6 qualification, or
At least a minimum of 4 years uninterupted service on the level of Sergeant.
Grade Progression (In current post and dependant on availability of funds)
A minimum of 7 years uninterupted service in the rank of Sergeant.
Warrant Officer to Lieutenant
Post Promotion (Dependant on advertisment of vacant funded post and selection process)
A minimum of 2 years uninterupted service on the level of Warrant Officer plus at least an NQF6 qualification, or
A minimum of 4 years uninterupted service on the level of Warrant Officer plus at least an NQF4 qualification.
Lieutenant to Captain
Post Promotion (Dependant on advertisment of vacant funded post and selection process)
A minimum of 2 years uninterupted service on the level of Lieutenant plus at least an NQF6 qualification, or
A minimum of 4 years uninterupted service on the level of Lieutenant plus at least an NQF4 qualification.
Grade Progression (In current post and dependant on availability of funds)
A minimum of 7 years uninterupted service in the rank of Lieutenant plus at least an NQF4 qualification.
Captain to Major
Post Promotion (Dependant on advertisment of vacant funded post and selection process)
A minimum of 2 years uninterupted service on the level of Captainplusat least an NQF6 qualification, or
A minimum of 4 years uninterupted service on the level of Captainplus at least an NQF4 qualification.
Major to Lieutenant Colonel
Post Promotion (Dependant on advertisment of vacant funded post and selection process)
A minimum of 2 years uninterupted service on the level of Major plus at least an NQF6 qualification, or
A minimum of 4 years uninterupted service on the level of Majorplus at least an NQF4 qualification.
Grade Progression (In current post and dependant on availability of funds)
A minimum of 7 years uninterupted service in the rank of Major plus at least an NQF4 qualification.
Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel
Post Promotion (Dependant on advertisment of vacant funded post and selection process)
A minimum of 2 years uninterupted service on the level of Lieutenant Colonel plus at least an NQF6 qualification, or
A minimum of 4 years uninterupted service on the level of Lieutenant Colonel plus at least an NQF4 qualification.
Brigadier and higher
The filling of posts at the level of Brigadier and higher are regulated by the SAPS National Instruction 4/2010 on Senior Appointments and candidates needs to conform to the requirements stipulated in advertisments.
The issue of availability of fund does have an effect the ability of SAPS to promote people. In addition, I have already announced that we are busy developing a recruitment to retirement policy and strategy and the manner in which people get promoted is part of this process.
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1250
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 MAY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17-2013)
Date reply submitted: 11 June 2013
1250. Mr M Waters (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
At what stage is the investigation into the alleged attack (details furnished) on the Kempton Park resident, Gerald Carey?
NW1496E
REPLY:
The matter is being investigated by IPID.
The complainant statement was obtained and medical records were also obtained. IPID have taken a warning statement of the police officer involved. The only eye witness who was at the scene does not want to make a statement. The NPA has been approached with regard to obtaining a Section 205 subpoena to force the witness to make a statement. The investigation is still ongoing
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1247
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 MAY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17-2013)
Date reply submitted: 11 June 2013
1247. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) How much was paid for security by the Static Division SA Police Service (SAPS) Crime Intelligence and Protection Services for the Gauteng premier's official residence in (a) 2009, (b) 2010, (c) 2011 and (d) 2012;
(2) how much was paid for security by the Static Division SAPS Crime Intelligence and Protection Services for the Gauteng premier's private official residence in (a) 2009, (b) 2010, (c) 2011 and (d) 2012;
(3) howmany guards are utilised for security at the Gauteng premier's official residence;
(4) how much was paid for security by the Static Division SAPS Crime Intelligence and Protection Services at the private residence of each specified member of executive council (MEC) of the Gauteng province in (a) 2011 and (b) 2012?
NW1493E
REPLY:
(1) (a) None, except salaries
(b) None, except salaries
(c) None, except salaries
(d) None, except salaries
(2) (a) None, except salaries
(b) None, except salaries
(c) None, except salaries
(d) None, except salaries
(3) SAPS does not give details on such matter for obvious security reasons.
(4) (a) None
(b) None
Reply received: June 2013
QUESTION NO 1233
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 24 MAY 2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 17-2013)
Date reply submitted: 11 June 2013
1233. Mr M M Swathe (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
What amount has his department spent on (a) catering and (b) entertainment in the (i) 2012-13 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2013?
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REPLY:
The figures are still being audited and will be released once the audit is completed by the Auditor General. This is to ensure accuracy of information.