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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NO 267
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 13 AUGUST 2010
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19- 2010)
Date reply submitted: 12 October 2010
267. Mr M W Makhubela (COPE-Limpopo) to ask the Minister of Police:
Whether he has been closely monitoring the number of charges laid against
members of the SA Police Service for violent and brutal action against
individuals or persons; if not, why not; if so, what are the reasons for
some SAPS members continuing to behave in a manner reminiscent of the past?
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REPLY:
(1) Yes. Violent and brutal actions against individuals are
closely monitored by Provincial and Divisional Commissioners. The
necessary steps are being instituted in terms of the Discipline
Regulations of the SA Police Service.
(2) With regards to the question why some SA Police Service members
continue to behave in a manner reminiscent of the past, it is the
general perception formed by the public when police take the upper
hand in arresting violent and brutal criminals or those disturbing
public peace. Should there be any reported incident of brutality or
behaviour reminiscent of the past, criminal and internal disciplinary
steps are taken. In serious incidents the ICD is also asked to
investigate
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