Police
General Election 2019 preparations: SAPS briefing
19 Mar 2019
The Portfolio Committee on Police met to be briefed by National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure on preparations for the 2019 General Election.
The preparations to ensure safe and secure elections spanned issues to the role of the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure in the state of readiness for ...
Police
Crime Intelligence: turnaround strategy; Vetting & lifestyle audits; Private Members Bill: motion of desirability
13 Mar 2019
This report is incomplete and not a full account of the proceedings. Our recorder malfunctioned and there are gaps as a result. We will add to the report when we get additional information. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The Committee received a briefing from Crime Investigation (CI) on its ...
Police
SAPS Recruitment/Training Model for Entrants
12 Mar 2019
SAPS presented its recruitment and training model for new recruits aimed at improving recruitment of high potential candidates and provide them with the necessary training for competency for the changing criminal environment and provide an organisation-wide improvement strategy.
The Committee asked about internal promotion standards, continued training and improvement programmes, ...
Police
IPID plans; DPCI high profile investigations & narcotics/firearms units; Illicit tobacco trade: TISA
6 Mar 2019
VIDEO: Hawks to brief parliament on high profile cases
The Committee welcomed the filling of the position of acting Executive Director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), as required by law after the Committee resolved to not renew the contract of the incumbent. The Acting Executive Director is Mr ...
Police
Metro Police Performance & SAPS relationship with Metro Police
13 Feb 2019
The Committee met with South African Police Service (SAPS) to brief the Committee on its relationship/structure with the Metro Police Service (MPS). The SAPS delegation was led by the National Commissioner and all metro chiefs were in attendance. The six MPS, together with the MPS of the City of Mangaung, ...
Police
Anti-Gang strategy: SAPS roll-out of units; NGO & community input, Minister present
12 Feb 2019
The Committee met with the Minister of Police, South African Police Service (SAPS) and various civil society organisations to receive an updated briefing on the rollout of the anti-gang strategy. SAPS presented a progress report on the anti-gang strategy and rollout of units. The presentation addressed progress with implementation, projects ...
Defence
Legacy Report; Committee Annual Report
28 Nov 2018
The Committee adopted its Annual Performance and Legacy Reports without any amendments.
Members bid farewell as this was the last meeting of the year.
Police
High Level Panel Report; Firearms Control Amendment Bill: Committee Report
21 Nov 2018
The Committee postponed consideration of its legacy report, and adopted the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Police on the 2017-18 Annual Report of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA), Report by the Portfolio Committee on Police on the recommendations of the High-level panel, Report of the Portfolio Committee ...
Police
SAPS Rural Safety Plan: SAPS, AgriSA, COSATU/POPCRU & AFASA input; with Minister
14 Nov 2018
The Committee met with the Police of Police, National Commissioner of Police, senior management of the SA Police Service (SAPS) and other relevant stakeholders to be briefed on SAPS’ Rural Safety Strategy. SAPS presented its Rural Safety Strategy to the Committee looking at the background to it, status of the ...
Defence and Military Veterans
Funding model for Defence Review 2015 implementation: DOD & Treasury briefing
14 Nov 2018
The Department of Defence (DOD) reminded Members that the process of developing the Defence Review 2015 started in 2012 and the first draft was finalised in 2014. This 2014 draft was revised and updated in 2015. The Defence Secretary told the two Defence Committees that the DR 2015 cannot be ...