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Editorial

The content of this edition of the “POLICE” magazine reiterates the reality that training, learning and positive interaction are vital components of practical and productive policing.

On page three, the Head of Basic Police Development, Major General Thema, captured it perfectly when she said: “Your skills and knowledge must always be current and compatible with international standards.” The challenges in our country and the way that criminal elements want the members of the SAPS to lose focus, only makes us more resolute to guarantee that continuous training, in-service training, refresher courses and skills training will improve our policing expertise and, therefore, eradicate crime from its roots.

John Holt once said: “We learn something by doing it. There is no other way.” On page four, you can read how Lt Col Goba proved this to be true. This policewoman conquered many challenges and determinedly proceeded to eventually self-publish her book.

The Acting National Commissioner, Lt Gen Phahlane, and the management of the SAPS met with AfriForum to discuss farm attacks. On page five, you can read how Lt Gen Phahlane implored the active participation of all communities to work with the SAPS to combat farm attacks.

Our employees have many questions about the new housing allowance and the functions of the Government Employee Housing Scheme. To assist you in understanding it, we dedicated two pages to the housing allowance and a few frequently asked questions and answers.

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The SApS pays tribute to members who lost their lives in the line of duty between

the period 2016-04-01 to 2016-04-30 and whose cases have been finalised.

Roll of HoNoUr

PErSal Nr raNKSUrNaME & iNitialS

ProViNCE datE oF dEatH CatEGorY

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0513242-8 WO Homu J Limpopo 2016-05-28 Murder

A marbled sculpture shall rise to

their memory, engraved stone shall

bear record of their deeds,

and their remembrance shall be as lasting as the land they honoured.

We continue the series on firearms and related topics with an article on estate firearms.

On pages 10 and 11, we focus on the SAPS’s Internal Audit Activity and its tasks. Pages 12 and 13 are dedicated to young people who have substance abuse problems and EHW’s guidelines to help them.

A total of 113 employees of the SAPS recently graduated from the ongoing Adult Education and Training project and now have opportunities for further learning and self-improvement.

The annual Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work campaign once again provided teenage learners with an opportunity to meet career role models and consider a career in the SAPS.

The focus on the youth continues in our Flash News with an outreach to the children of Sinako. The success of our members in the eradication of drugs in Beaufort West is featured on page 17.

The Second-Hand Goods Act, 2009 (Act No 6 of 2009) is quite complex to understand and on pages 18 and 19, we strive to simplify the Act in a question and answer article.

In line with the SAPS’s back-to-basics approach and with this month’s focus on training, you can learn more about the 15-week Detectives’ Crime Skills Programme on page 20. A total of 243 detectives recently completed the programme, which has been designed to improve their investigating skills.

We trust that you will enjoy this month’s content. Remain alert and keep up the good work.

Maj Gen Vuyisile Ngesi

02 Acting National Commissioner’s Message

03 NIU members obtain Operators Badges

04 SAPS member publishes her book

05 SAPS and AfriForum collaborates

06 New Housing allowance

08 Estate firearms

10 SAPS Internal Audit

12 EHW

14 SAPS eradicating illiteracy

15 Girls exposed to careers in the SAPS

16 Flash News

18 Second hand goods

20 Crime skills programme

21 Missing Persons

22 Wanted Persons

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the South african Police Service (SaPS) is currently embarking on a re-enlistment

process in order to capacitate specialised environments, such as the detective Service, Visible Policing, K9 units, Public order Policing units and Support Services.

The re-enlistment process will be relevant to the

2016/2017 financial year only and we are looking at

re-employing former members and appoint them into

the ranks of Constable to Colonel, depending on the

rank they held when they left the SAPS.

June is Youth Month and the SAPS is continuously

and prominently involved in initiatives to enhance the

lives of young people. We know that the South African

youth are confronted by numerous challenges and

that they need to make short-term and long-term

choices which impact their future. These choices

are obviously influenced and informed by prevailing

socio-economic conditions. There are also external

pressures in communities where they live, such as

crime, drug and alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy,

peer group pressure and other social ills.

The SAPS is responsible for preventing that young

people become involved in delinquent and negative

behaviour. However, this can only be done in

partnership with our communities and the business

sector. Initiatives to educate and develop our youth, is

a crucial investment in the future of South Africa as

they are the future leaders.

aCtiNG NatioNal

CoMMiSSioNEr’S

MESSaGE, lt GEN

KHoMotSo PHaHlaNE

NiU MEMBErS oBtaiN operATorS bAdGeS aNd arE oPEratioNallY rEadY

at least 54 members of the National intervention Unit (NiU) of the operational response division

in Pretoria, received their operators badge at a colourful badge parade at the tshwane SaPS academy on 20 May 2016.

The parade follows after members’ successful completion of a rigorous and intense 11-month long proficiency training period for the 2015/2016 financial year intake, where successful members had to endure a rigorous process to obtain their operators’ badges.

In her keynote address, Maj Gen Sandra Thema, the Head: Basic Police Development Component said, “These NIU Operators Badges that you receive today, you obtained as part of a vigorous training programme as all of you can attest to. A programme of endurance, self-sacrifice, pushing your body and mind to higher levels of accomplishment and preparation for the task of becoming part of this Unit with its own demanding mandate. Continuous training, in-service training, refresher and skills training are of such great importance in maintaining the operators’ status for operators in these units. Your skills and knowledge must always be current and compatible with international standards.The challenges that we as a country are facing, the way that the criminal elements want us to lose focus, will only make us more determined to remain focused on what is expected from us. NIU members, your training, equipment, skills and personal attributes will ensure that you will not become corrupt or criminal. It gives me a profound feeling of pride when I look at you here on parade today, that you conquered the challenge to become part of this elite group of men and women in blue, to become operators in one of the Tactical Specialized Units in the South African Police Service. I wish you well on the journey ahead. It will be difficult, but if you succeed, it will be worthwhile.”

According to Brig Elias Tsiloane, the Section Head: National Interventions, the recipients had to undergo tough selection processes to achieve their goal.

“It took a lot of dedication, courage, pain and determination for these recipients to progress along the course in order to join this elite team, the pride of the country, to realise their dreams today. It was not an easy task for them to negotiate all the phases of the course, such as the pre-selection process, endurance programme which is also known as “vasbyt”, the weapons phase, as well as the urban and rural phases, but their hard work and determination enabled them to pull through,” Brig Tsiloane explained.

Among the core responsibilities of the Divisional Commissioner: Operational Response Services, is ensuring that there is an operationally ready Specialized Tactical Unit, such as the National Intervention Unit, to be deployed in medium to high-risk situations in order to stabilise situations where ordinary

By Capt Kgabo Mashamaite Photographs by WO Tinyiko Mathebula

policing has been compromised. It was officially established in 2000 with a core function to perform medium and high-risk operations.

One of the core responsibilities of the Divisional Commissioner: Operational Response Services, is ensuring that there is an operationally ready Specialized Tactical Unit, such as the National Intervention Units, that can be deployed in medium to high-risk situations to stabilize situations where ordinary policing has been compromised.

During the 2015/2016 financial year, the SAPS’s Annual Report to Parliament states that the NIU responded and successfully policed and stabilized 2 920 incidents. These incidents included 1 919 interventions dealing with the rendering of specialized operational assistance to police stations and other government departments where the risk/threat level required NIU involvement regarding serious and violent crimes, 288 deployments to escort dangerous awaiting-trail detainees or sentenced prisoners, 822 self-initiated operations and 191 deployments to protect VIPs that resulted in many arrests, seizures as well as saving and protecting the lives of many South African citizens and safeguarding many properties during these interventions. Other units’ involvement include the national deployments to the Kruger National Park, the hostels in KwaZulu-Natal and Operation Lockdown in Port Elizabeth.

operators badge symbols

• Sword – symbol of justice, fairness and a quest to uphold the law.

• laurel – unity under which operational members of the unit perform their daily duties and it indicates that the unit is prepared to work with other specialised units under the ORS Division in performing medium and high-risk operations.

• books scroll – Bill of Rights, Constitution and the Criminal Procedure Act

• compass – Indicator pertaining to the versatility of the NIU and it also indicates that members of the unit are prepared to travel to the furthest parts of the country to ensure that criminals are brought before a court of law.

• Thunder flash – Indicates that NIU members act swiftly against those who violate the basic rights of the innocent and also demonstrates that members are at all times ready to deploy rapidly anywhere in the RSA and also internationally at a moment’s notice.

Maj Gen Sandra thema, the Basic Police development Component Head pinning an operators Badge on a recipient during.

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dEtErMiNEd SaPS MEMBEr

PUBliSHES HEr oWN booKBy Capt Keitumetse Mmushi

lieutenant Colonel Nokulunga Goba (NG) from the Nelspruit accounting: loss Management

Subsection, recently published her first book titled THe SToNe THAT WAS Never TUrNed. She spoke to Police Magazine (PM) about her writing journey and the publishing of her book.

pM: Briefly tell us about your childhood.

NG: Growing up, I had an older brother who was abusive and violent towarda my father, myself and my siblings. The violence in our house continued for years and I found an escape from this aggressive environment in the reading of books.

There was something in words that made me feel better. I read almost every book that I could lay my hands on and it led to recognition from my teachers. I was always among the three top achievers at school and in Grade 7, I was the number one top achiever. Unfortunately my father passed on that April before our June exams. After my father had passed away, my brother became even more abusive towards us. I submerged myself in reading more and more, in order to divert my attention from the circumstances at home.

pM: How did your book come about?

NG: I started jotting down countless notes from the time when I was in grade 8. I wrote in old books and told myself that one day things would turn out for the better. In my mind I created a peaceful and successful world. I named that world ‘THE WORLD OF WORDS’.

Indeed, more peaceful and happy times came when I went to live with my grandmother when I was in grade 10. I stayed with her until I had finished grade 12. During that time, I continued living in my ‘world of words’. That was where I felt safe and it was a place where nothing bothered me.

I always had stories and would wake up even in the early morning with words pouring like heavy rain. Then I would write until the words dried up. This specific story basically put a fire in my bones and I simply had to write it. It was a lengthy process and initially I thought I was just writing it for myself.

I cannot really say where it came from or what motivated me to write a story of a young man in pursuit of his true identity, however, I continued writing and eventually it shaped into fiction. Writing the book was only one part of the challenges I was yet to meet. The research I did on the Internet, was overwhelming and left me perplexed. In 2013 I set a goal to publish my book before I turned 45 years old. I

diarised it and I was determined to stick to it. I approached a few publishing companies, but they required huge amounts of money. I then researched the possibility of publishing it myself, because I wanted my story out there. Self-publishing is very complex and brings many challenges of its own. This includes making the time to write, edit, publish, distribute and market the book yourself. All of this has to be done over weekends.

pM: Please tell us about your family life and academic background.

NG: I was born in the Eastern Cape. I am now 44 years old and have been married to Lieutenant Goba for 21 years. We are blessed with two daughters and two grandchildren. After passing grade 12 in 1991, I enrolled for a degree in teaching at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), but could not complete the course due to financial constraints. I enlisted in the SAPS in 1994 and completed my training at Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape. I was promoted through the ranks and currently I am holding the rank of lieutenant colonel. I am a Subsection Commander at Accounting: Loss Management in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.As mentioned, I started writing when I was still young, but I needed guidance with writing books. That is why I enrolled with Intec College for a distance learning course in Creative Writing.

Today, I would not trade my career in the SAPS. Initially I thought I wanted to be a lawyer or a social worker. All my dreams are collectively fulfilled in the SAPS as I my work in my Subsection means that I deal with the daily administration of legal matters and civil claims and communicate with the SAPS’s Legal Services, as well as private and state attorneys.

My next goal is to obtain a degree in languages and literature.

SaPS aNd aFriForUM CollaBoratES

iN CoMBatiNG FarM attaCKSBy WO Stephen Maluleka Photographs by Capt Kabelo Marumo

in a bid to the curb rampant farm attacks and murders across South africa, the South african

Police Service (SaPS) in collaboration with the civil organisation group, afriForum, engaged and discussed in a meeting ways to collectively combat the heinous crimes committed on the farms. the meeting was held at the SaPS’s tshwane academy in Pretoria recently.

When addressing the media, the Acting National Commissioner, Lt Gen Khomotso Phahlane, conceded that farm attacks and murders are a thorn in the flesh of the SAPS and the farming community, therefore the SAPS have prioritised such crimes in the 2016/2017 financial year, as part of the integrated approach toward eradicating crime and criminality in the country. “We as the South African Police Service are prioritising farm attacks and farm murders on record. We meant it when we appeared before the Portfolio Committee in the Parliament announcing that farm attacks and murders are a priority,” said Lt Gen Phahlane.

He further extended the SAPS’s gratitude to AfriForum and said that they agree that farm attacks and murders in the country are a challenge and problematic. He went on to dispel the notion that farmers are not only white people and cited that they are also black and Indian, therefore the scourge knows no racial boundaries. “It is for that reason that we have agreed to properly define these incidents as acts of violence against persons residing on, working on or visiting farms and small holdings, whether or not the incidents happen with the intention to murder, rape, rob or inflict bodily harm. The victims are farm owners, farm workers and all other citizens of this country, irrespective of race, colour, creed, religion or sex.”

The Acting National Commissioner went on telling the members of the media that the SAPS has advanced the rural safety strategy which is aimed at ensuring that the organisation is making inroads in fighting crime in the rural areas. He urged the communities to report and share all information in this regard and to cooperate with the police. “We have accepted that we will never win the fight against crime alone, we need the active participation of the community, we need the neighbourhood watches, and farm watches to come to the party,” said Lt Gen Phalane.He encouraged communities to participate in forums like the Community Policing Forums. “We need to exchange in information about crime trends and crime scenes. We need everyone’s cooperation in that space to enable us to succeed in ensuring that our mandate of everyone being and feeling safe, becomes a reality,” added Lt Gen Phahlane. The Deputy CEO of AfriForum, Ernst Roets, described the

meeting as a historic moment and is grateful that the SAPS are prioritising the farm attacks and murders. “We are like two pieces of a puzzle coming together, we need to empower communities to do more patrols and offer training in the rural areas to avoid contamination of crime scenes,” said Roets.

The Acting Commissioner, Lt Gen Phahlane, said that the SAPS acknowledge the role of AfriForum and appreciate their engagement and agreed to collaborate going forward and highlighted that a bigger session should be convened involving other role players in the sector, such as AfriSA and the Transvaal Agricultural Union. Lt Gen Phahlane went further by highlighting the fact that contact crimes (direct acts), such as murder, attempted murder, rape, assault (GBH), armed robberies, hijackings and contact (indirect acts), such as property related crimes, intimidation, malicious damage to property and as arson, are also prevalent.

He hinted that analysis has shown that there is a modus operandi of unleashing these attacks. The attacks mostly take place at night between Thursdays and Saturdays when the victims are asleep. He said that the perpetrators are mainly male foreign nationals, between ages of 20 to 35 who split in two groups, while the victims are 50 years of age and older. “They take cellular phones, electronic equipment, jewellery and vehicles,” said the Acting National Commissioner.

He indicated that there was a decline in the commission of crimes. “We have seen a serious decline in the number of the reported incidents of violence on farms and small holdings from 532 in the 2010/2011 financial year to 446 in the previous financial year (2015/2016). In addition, there has also been a decline in the number of the reported murders on farms and small holdings from 80 in the 2010/2011 financial year to 49 in the 2015/2016 financial year,” said Lt Gen Phahlane.

acting National Commissioner General Khomotso Phahlane with SaPS’ management during the meeting with afriforum at the SaPS’ tshwane academy recently.

d/Const Mthobeli Nguqu was the best overall winner in the individual Best academic achiever Category

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Government and organised labour concluded a collective agreement in 2015 to establish

a Government Employees Housing Scheme (GEHS) with the following objectives:

UNdErStaNdiNG tHE ProViSioNS oF tHE NEW

HoUSiNG AlloWANceCompiled by Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen Graphics by WO Henk Venter

pHASe 1: HoMe oWNerS

Must provide proof of :• registered title (with or without

bond)• Communal land (permission to

occupy)• occupancy (self or dependants)

r 1200-00 paid on salary

pHASe 2: TeNANTS

Employees in the service before 27

May 2015

Employees in the service after 27 May 2015

r900 paid on salary

r300 diverted to GEHS: ilsf

(option exist to divert the whole r1200)

r1200 diverted to GEHS: ilsf

• To support, educate and advice employees on housing options and opportunities.

• To enhance employees’ access to affordable housing.• To promote home ownership and facilitate asset

security among employees.• To assist employees to access affordable housing

loans and finance.• To assist employees to rent houses with a view to buy

and own homes.• To provide transitional arrangements towards GEHS.

The agreement is contained in the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) Resolution 7 of 2015.

What is the Government employees Housing Scheme (GeHS) and why should members enrol?

The GEHS is the new employee housing assistance service

and it will provide the following services:

• Enrol, counsel, advise and educate members on the benefits and advantages of home ownership, advise employees on available housing options and facilitate financial rehabilitation of affected employees.

• Administer the application of the housing allowance.• Facilitate and support access to housing finances,

including housing subsidies and other housing programmes; and

• Facilitate availability of housing stock both for rental and to own.

it needs to be emphasised that All employees MUST enrol with the GeHS. employees can currently enrol with the GeHS via the dpSA website www.dpsa.gov.za

With effect from 1 July 2015, the housing allowance for employees in the public service was adjusted to R 1200-00 per month, subject to the provisions of the individually-linked savings facility (ILSF) (contained in terms of clause 4.5.2 of the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council Resolution 7 of 2015).

Please note that employees who rent housing (and were employed before 27 May 2015) may elect to have the full housing allowance diverted into an accumulated individual-linked savings facility. New employees, who entered the Public Service after 27 May 2015, become eligible to receive the housing allowance, if certain conditions are met:

1. They will only receive the housing allowance if they own a house and/or are repaying a home loan for the house they are living in.2. If they do not own a house, the full housing allowance will be diverted and accumulated into a Government Employee Housing Scheme: individual-linked saving facility (GEHS: ILSF).

The diagrams below explain resolution 7 of 2015 in easy terms:

iMporTANT coNTAcT deTAilS:

GeHS Website and online enrolment – www.gehs.gov.zaemail – gehs@dpsa.gov.za

eNrolMeNT

Q: Who must enrol with the GeHS?A: All employees of the SAPS, including MMS and SMS employees.Q: What are the requirements to enrol with GeHS for rural land?A: Employees residing on communal land with valid permission to occupy, must enrol with the GEHS like all other employees.Q: is the enrolment free?A: Yes, the enrolment is free.Q: can homeowners enrol?A: Yes, homeowners may enrol. All employees must enrol with GEHS to access any and all services offered by the scheme.Q: Will i still need to enrol even if my bond repayments are being paid from my own bank account?A: Yes. All employees must enrol with GEHS to access any and all services offered by the scheme including accessing the housing allowance.

HoUSiNG AlloWANce

Q: How much is the housing allowance?A: The housing allowance is R1200 which came into effect on 1 July 2015.Employees who are eligible to receive the housing allowance but do not own a house shall only receive R900 per month and the difference is saved in the Individual Linked Savings FacilityEmployees who are eligible to receive the housing allowance and who are homeowners shall have the full value of R1200 paid directly to them.Q: Will i qualify for the full housing allowance if my house/bond is fully paid off?A: Yes, subject to submitting the required proof of ownership and enrolment with GEHS.Q: communal land - Will i qualify for housing allowance if i submit “proof of ownership” from the chief?A: Yes, subject to submitting the required proof of ownership (permission to occupy) and enrolment with GEHS.Q: Will new employees after May 2015 qualify for the housing allowance?A: Yes. New employees who own houses will be paid the

full housing allowance. New employees who do not own a house shall have the full housing allowance diverted and accumulated into the Individual Linked Savings Facility until they acquire homeownership.Q: Will i qualify for housing allowance if i buy a stand and build for myself?A: Yes, subject to submitting the required proof of ownership and enrolment with GEHS.Q: Will i qualify for the housing allowance if my spouse is also working for Government?A: Yes but the housing allowance shall be paid for one spouse only if both spouses are in the employ of the Public Service.

iNdividUAl liNKed SAviNGS fAciliTY

Q: Will i forfeit my savings if i resign from Government?A: Yes. Employees who resign or are dismissed shall not be entitled to receive the accumulated savings (clause 4.5.6.5.3 of PSBC Resolution 7 of 2015).Q: How will i get the r300 i.e. accumulated savings?A: Accumulated savings shall only be accessed for the purpose of acquiring homeownership, building and improving a home. An employee may apply to withdraw the accumulated savings in a prescribed manner (application form to be completed which will be available in the near future).Q: What happens to the accumulated savings?A: The accumulated savings shall be held in an interest-bearing facility (account) until such time as the employee is ready to access the funds.Q: When can i access my savings amount?A: Accumulated savings shall only be accessed for the purpose of acquiring home- ownership, building and improving a home.Q: Will i be allowed to voluntarily save the full housing allowance?A: Yes, employees may elect to have the full housing allowance diverted into and accumulated in an individual-linked savings facility.Q: Will i get the ilSf statement regularly?A: Yes, the statements will be issued periodically to individual employees.Q: What happens to my savings if i die or retire?A: The full value of accumulated savings shall be paid to the nominated beneficiaries of the deceased employee or estate.

freQUeNTlY ASKed QUeSTioNS

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EStatES oF iNSolVENt or dECEaSEd PErSoNSArticle by Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen Photographs

reSpoNSibiliTieS of THe MeSSeNGer of THe coUrT, bAiliff, eXecUTor, AdMiNiSTrATor, TrUSTee, cUrATor or liQUidATor

Immediately after being appointed, the executor, administrator, trustee, curator or liquidator of an estate must –

• compile an inventory of all the firearms, ammunition and firearm parts in possession of the holder of a licence, permit or authorisation, which must clearly indicate the –

• make, type and caliber of the firearm•• manufacturer’s serial number or additional

identification marks reflected on the firearm

• quantity, caliber and make of ammunition

• details of the firearm parts.

• within 14 days after the seizure of the firearms or receipt of the letter of appointment, as the case may be, deliver a letter, document or send a facsimile (notification) to the Central Firearms Register, which must contain the following particulars:

• The full name, identity number and address of the holder of the licence, permit or authorisation

• The address where the firearms and ammunition • are stored

• A copy of the inventory of the firearms and ammunition

• A copy of the execution warrant or letter of appointment

• If the holder of the licence, permit or authorisation is deceased, a copy of the death certificate

• The full names, identity numbers and addresses of all the beneficiaries, if the firearms and ammunition devolve by testamentary or intestate succession

• Documentary proof of appointment as executor, administrator, trustee, curator or liquidator of the estate in question.

These documents must be sent to the following address:

The registrar central firearms register private bag X811preToriA0001

SAfe STorAGe of fireArMS ANd AMMUNiTioN for eSTATeS of iNSolveNT or deceASed perSoNS

A person who, under any execution warrant issued by the court of law, or letter of executorship, letter of administration or letter of curatorship from the High Court or the Master of the High Court, as the case may be, acts as messenger of the court, bailiff, executor, administrator, trustee, curator or liquidator of the estate of a person who possessed a firearm or ammunition, must take steps to ensure the safe custody of the firearm and ammunition and store the firearms and ammunition in a storage facility, as prescribed in the Regulations.

If an heir of an estate of a deceased person is a holder of a licence, authorisation or a permit issued in terms of the Act, he or she must provide for the safe custody of the firearm and ammunition, on condition that –

• the executor does not have the required storage facilities.

• the executor issues a letter of consent to the heir for the safe custody of the firearm, stating the details of the licence of the deceased and the make, type and caliber of the firearm, as well as every manufacturer’s serial number or additional identification mark that is reflected on the firearm.

• a copy of the letter of consent is filed with the relevant designated firearms officer for the area where the heir resides.

• firearms may only be stored and not used until the appropriate licence, authorisation or permit has been obtained.

the Firearms Control act, 2000 (act No 60 of 2000) and the Firearms Control regulations, 2004, impose specific requirements on a person who, under any execution warrant issued by a court of

law, or letter of executorship, letter of administration or letter of curatorship from the High Court or the Master of the High Court, acts as messenger of the court, bailiff, executor, administrator, trustee, curator or liquidator of the estate of a person who possesses a firearm and/or ammunition. a person who inherits a firearm must, if he/she wishes to keep the firearm, apply for an appropriate licence, permit or authorisation in terms of the Firearm Control act, 2000 (act No 60 of 2000). if a person who inherits a firearm does not wish to acquire the firearm or fails to obtain the appropriate licence, permit or authorisation, he/she must deactivate the firearm or dispose of the firearm in terms of the provisions of the Firearms Control act, 2000 (act No 60 of 2000). the Firearms Control regulations, 2004, impose specific requirements on the possession and the safe storage of these firearms and/or ammunition.

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iNtrodUCiNG tHE SaPS’S

iNtErNal AUdiT aCtiVitYBy Col TE Mdkoana Photographs by WO Ndanduleni Nyambeni

introduction

the internal audit activity was established in the public sector in terms of section 38 (1)(a)(ii) of

the Public Finance Management act (PFMa) and regulation 3.2 of the treasury regulations.

Section 38(1)(a)(ii) of the PFMa mandates the accounting officer of the department to establish an internal audit function under the control and direction of the audit committee while treasury regulation 3.2.6 requires that the internal audit be conducted in accordance with the standards set by the institute of internal auditors.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) established its internal audit activity (IAA) in line with the requirement of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Initially the IAA was part of National Evaluation (known as the Inspectorate). The compelling requirements of the PFMA necessitated that the IAA functions independently from the line functionaries. Owing to capacity constraints, certain work was co-sourced to private audit firms until the unit was capacitated in 2009/2010. There has been a quite number of initiatives to re-position the IAA as the strategic partner in the SAPS. The most important was to re-engineer its reporting lines, establish a creditable audit committee, appoint

suitable and qualified staff and reposition itself as a member of top management. It has been quite a remarkable journey for this IAA to become what it is today, and had it not been for the support of the leadership of the SAPS, many of the milestones would not have been achieved.

The IAA boasts about 160 qualified auditors and 55 members of support staff. The IAA is grateful for the support of the Acting National Commissioner, Lt Gen Phahlane, he members of the Audit Committee, senior management and the members of the SAPS.

The SApS’s internal Audit Activity has reached the following milestones since 2012/2013:

2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016

• Consortium contract terminated

• New and first woman Chief Audit Executive (CAE) appointed

• Achieved rating of 3 on MPAT

• Part of executive management i.e. National Management Forum (NMF)

• 101% of planned audits were completed.

• External review completed and IAA received a partially compliance rating (PC)

• Achieved a rating of 4 on MPAT

• Recommended for MPAT case study

• 100% of planned audits were completed

• First implementation of teammate

• Achieved rating of 4 on MPAT

• Part of executive management

• 88,6% of planned audits completed

• Implemented critical courses (why isolating this on 2015/2016 FY only?)

• CAE resigned

Nature of internal audit work The Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing define internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by using a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.The role of internal audit activity in any organization is to provide an objective assurance and consulting activities on the following:

Governance: The internal audit activity must assess and make appropriate recommendations for improving the governance process in its accomplishment of the following objectives:

• Promoting appropriate ethics and values within the organization

• Ensuring effective organizational performance management and accountability

• Communicating risk and control information to appropriate areas of the organization

• Coordinating the activities of and communicating information to the board, external and internal auditors,and management.

risk management: The internal audit activity must evaluate the effectiveness and contribute to the improvement of risk management processes by ascertaining that -

• organizational objectives support and align with the organization’s mission

• significant risks are identified and assessed• appropriate risk responses are selected that align risks with

the organization’s risk appetite • relevant risk information is captured and communicated in

time across the organization, enabling staff, management and the board, to carry out their responsibilities.

control: The internal audit activity must evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in responding to risks within the organization’s governance, operations and information systems regarding the -

• achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives• reliability and integrity of financial and operational

information • effectiveness and efficiency of operations and programmes • safeguarding of assets• compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and

contracts.

Type of audits performed To achieve and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes, the IAA applies various internal audit techniques geared toward formulating proper conclusions about the state of the internal control framework of the Department. The audit techniques applied, are risk based and compliance audit, performance audit, pre-determined objectives audit; information technology audit; follow-up audit; forensic audit/investigations and quality assurance and improvement programme. These techniques are individually discussed below:

• risk-based and compliance audit The objective of this type of review, is to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes.

• performance audit Performance audit refers to an independent examination of a programme, function, operation or the management systems and procedures of a governmental or non-profit entity to assess whether the entity is achieving economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the employment of available resources.

• pre-determined objectives An audit of pre-determined objectives is an audit of quarterly and annual reports to provide reasonable assurance on the usefulness and reliability of actual performance information that the SAPS reports to the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and to National Treasury.

• information technology audit IT reviews include the evaluation of internal controls within the computer information systems environment to ensure the validity, integrity, accuracy, reliability and security of information. IT Audit has two types of audits: The application controls review and the general controls review.

• follow-up audit The objective of these reviews is to evaluate the progress management has made with the implementation of action steps regarding areas for improvement that Internal Audit had reported on previously.

• Quality assurance and improvement programme The quality assurance and improvement programme evaluates the internal audit activity on conformance with the definition of internal auditing, standards and the Code of Ethics.

• forensic audit/investigati ons A forensic audit is when an auditor’s review indicate possible suspicions of fraudulent activity in the Department.

differences with the external audit (office of the Auditor General)There are material differences between internal audit and external audit in terms of scope and objectives. Internal audit serves the needs of the SAPS’s senior management and that of the Audit Committee. It is therefore an integral part of the department. The material key differences are discussed below:

Basis of comparisons INTERNAL AUDIT ExTERNAL AUDIT

Structure Integral part of the organization but independent from the activities being audited.

Independent from SAPS

Reporting lines Directly to the Accounting Officer (National Commissioner) and administratively and functionally to the Audit Committee

To Parliament

Objective Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes.

Attest to the fairness of the presentation of the annual financial statements to ensure that the financial statements are free from material errors.

Legislation PFMA, Treasury Regulations Auditor General’s Act

Conducted by Internal members Third party

Appointed by SAPS management Mandated by PFMA

Use of audit report SAPS management and Audit Committee Public

Opinion Internal control, risk management, governance, ICT, APP, AR, fraud and corruption

Financial statements

Scope Decided by the results of risk assessment, audit universe management’s input and audit committee’s input

Decided by statute

Period Continuous Once a year

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tEENaGErS or YoUNG adUltS

WitH SUbSTANce aBUSE ProBlEMSCompiled by EHW

SiGNS To looK oUT forIf your child starts behaving differently for no apparent reason, such as becoming withdrawn, frequently being tired or depressed or hostile, it could be a sign they are developing a drug-related problem. Parents may overlook such signs, believing them to be a normal part of adolescence. Other signs include the following:

Alternatively, parents can take their child to a social worker for assessment and possible referral to a rehabilitation facility for further specialist interventions.

Parents can also seek help on how to support and deal with addiction by joining support groups for parents with children using drugs. This will empower them with the skills necessary to cope with the demands of parenting such children.

WHAT if THe cHild refUSeS To cooperATe?

Parents should try by all means to encourage the child to seek treatment as acceptance is the first step to recovery. This can be done with the help of a professional, trusted family member or a close friend.

In cases where the child becomes violent and is a danger to himself/herself or others – a court order must be sought. The court order will instruct that the child must be taken to the nearest provincial hospital for containment and necessary intervention that may result in him/her being admitted to a rehabilitation centre.

SUbSTANce reHAbiliTATioN fAciliTieS

The provincial government offers rehabilitation services for free or at a nominal fee. Privately owned facilities offer these services for a fee. These fees are usually covered by the major medical aids. Employee Health and Wellness: Social Work Services can assist members in identifying these facilities

EHW

Having an adolescent or young adult child who abuses drugs and/or alcohol, can be a nightmare. Not only do parents fear for their health, well-being and future, but their fear may be compounded

by feeling completely in the dark about their children’s problems. addiction can happen at any age, but usually starts when a person is young, particularly in their teen years when they begin exploring and experimenting.

do you need any support or information on preventing substance (alcohol and/or drug) abuse? Please contact your local social worker or the team members of the Substance Dependency Desk:

Lt Col TL Mathole at 012 393 5232 or matholet@saps.gov.zaMaj RF Masenya at 012 393 5179 or masenyar@saps.gov.za

• Change of friends

• Untidy appearance

• Decline in school performance

• No longer interested in favourite activities

• Missing classes or school

• Trouble with the law or at school

• Changes in eating or sleeping habits.

THe role of pAreNTS iN deAliNG WiTH drUG AbUSe

Parents can play an important role in preventing and dealing with drug abuse. They can do so by fostering healthy and responsible attitudes in their children. This can include helping children develop decision-making skills and positive interests by -

• Teaching their children to avoid doing things in excess by practicing moderate substance use, whether it is alcohol, cigarettes, food or caffeine

• Talking to their teenagers openly and honestly - discussions regarding substance use can help foster principles of healthy behaviour

• Talking to their children about feelings, as well as ideas. This should be done without being judgemental or punishing them. This can help them to accept their emotions and recognise that they have choices in dealing with their emotions.

• Encouraging supportive relationships between children and other adults or responsible young persons. This can foster communication, even about issues that parents are uncomfortable speaking about.

• Showing their children that their opinions and decisions matter. As they (the children) become older, they form definite ideas about matters that concern them and they can develop a true sense of importance when they see that their opinions and actions are taken seriously and can affect another person, like their parent.

WHere To Go for Help

Asking for help from professionals is the first important step. Parents can start by taking their child to a doctor who can screen for signs of drug use and other related health conditions. It really takes courage to seek help for a child with a possible drug problem, because there is a lot of hard work ahead for both of you.

as they (the children) become older, they form definite ideas about matters that concern them and they can develop a true sense of importance when they see that their opinions and actions are taken seriously and can affect another person, like their parent.

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GirlS EXPoSEd to CarEErS iN tHE SaPS

the South african Police Service (SaPS) recently participated in the Take a Girl child

to Work campaign by interacting with girls from various schools. the national event took place at the SaPS tshwane academy in Pretoria. the aim of participating in this initiative is to empower and support all girls and ensure that female emancipation realises.

The Take-a-Girl-Child-to-Work Day is an annual, corporate, social investment event that has been held in South Africa since 2003. The companies that are involved in the project, enable female learners (school pupils) usually from disadvantaged backgrounds, to spend the day at their place of work on the last Thursday of May.

The day’s festivities started off with the pupils being treated to displays by the various units in the organisation, such as the K9, Mounted Unit, Air Wing and the Special Task Force.All the displays involved female officers to show the pupils that there is no career in the SAPS that cannot be followed by females. As the displays were in full swing, pupils were told about the different subjects and courses they need to study in order to follow a particular career.

In her welcoming speech, Lieutenant General Lineo Ntshiea, Divisional Commissioner of Personnel Management, told the pupils gathered that the event had been arranged to expose them to the working environment, so that they could have an inside look at the various units in the SAPS.

“This is an opportunity to meet career role models. These women are steering jobs that used to be known as men’s jobs. Your presence here promotes dialogue regarding the need for the empowerment of women”, she said.

Despite advances in legislation, the majority of women in South Africa still suffer from gender inequality as they lack

By Capt Keitumetse Mmushi Photograph(s) by WO Ndanduleni Nyambeni

the intervention Unit acting out a hostage situation

the skills to make them economically independent. Women remain under-represented in the formal economy, and more so in corporate leadership positions. The Deputy National Commissioner of Policing, Lieutenant General Bonang Mgwenya, told the learners that the SAPS embraced the campaign because the organisation consists of men and women in blue and they are parents, therefore the SAPS embraces all initiatives towards building the nation.

“We will continue bringing girls to our workplace and expose them to our environment. Girls, your destiny is in your hands. You decide on your future and having decided on your future, you ensure that you have a bright future. Do not lose focus, you can become whatever you want,” she said.

Therefore, the goal of the Take-a-Girl-Child-to-Work Day initiative is to “deepen the thinking of girls with regard to their infinite roles in society, enhance their self-esteem, inspire and motivate them to reach their full potential and through exposure to diverse careers and positive role models, assist them to prepare for the world of work. The benefits will be shared as they pass them on to their children, their community and their country.

the K9 Unit displaying an apprehension and arrest

SaPS EradiCatiNG

illiTerAcY aMoNG EMPloYEES Article by Capt Vincent Mukhathi Photograph(s) WO Theo Van Wyk

the SaPS continues its commitment to eradicate illiteracy and to invest in the education of employees through the adult Education and training (aEt) Project that resorts under the Hrd division. the objective of the aEt Project is to empower members who have an education level of less than a Standard 7 or Grade 9. the SaPS is currently in partnership with Project literacy to achieve this objective.

Recently, 448 learners employed by the SAPS participated in the AET Project. On 26 May 2016, 113 of those learners in graduated in a ceremony held at the SAPS Academy Benoni, Gauteng.

The graduation was not only for learners who have completed the programme, but also for those who completed the various NQF levels. All achievements were recognised in order to motivate the learners who were still enrolled on the programme, continuing their studies.

Fellow graduates screamed of excitement when Christian Mokwena and Tshepiso Masithela were called on stage to receive their certificates, after they had completed the NQF Level 4 (Grade 9). What made them special is that they

have decided to further their education at the Education Further Training (EFT), after completing the AET Programme.The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Project Literacy, Steven Le Roux, addressed the graduates and quoted the words of the Director General at UNESCO, Irina Bokova, “Literacy is the foundation of all learning”.

“We are proud to be part of ensuring that the SAPS employees have this foundation. Success and access to further learning depend on having a solid foundation in languages and mathematical literacy. Opportunities for further education depend on the kind of literacy and language

learning programmes that are offered by Project Literacy in the AET Programme”, said Le Roux.

He also acknowledged the graduates for their hard work and patience and reminded them that it was a long walk to finishing the entire programme. He also congratulated the learners, who were graduating, and encouraged those who were still studying to continue doing so. “Please keep it up! There are more opportunities as you continue on the programme as further learning improves your lives”, Le Roux said.

The Head of the In-Service Police Development, Major General (Dr) Philip Vuma, gave the keynote address and told the graduates that the knowledge they have acquired, must change and shape their future. He said, “We believe that the seed of knowledge that you have acquired, has fallen on good soil and will yield good results.” Vuma also said that “the education you received, will make you a better person. I am happy that you now have certificates that can enhance your CVs”.

He also said other employees who completed this same course in the previous years, are occupying better positions today, especially those who have furthered their studies. As he concluded his address, he encouraged graduates to be team players and contribute to the organisation by sharing their newly acquired knowledge at work.

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BEaUFort WESt: MEMBErS HoNoUrEd For Good MANdrAX BUSt By Lt Col Norman Joseph Photograph by Capt Piet Smit

Six Beaufort West police officers have been honoured by the SaPS’s Head office and their Provincial office

for their good work involving the seizing of r10 million worth of drugs in a search operation over the weekend.

On 16 May 2016, the Deputy National Commissioner, Lt Gen Gary Kruser, and the Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Khombinkosi Jula, handed over prestigious certificates to WO Francois Jooste, Sgt Pieter Maans, Sgt Patrick Blaauw, Const Nomampondomise Vulindlela, Const Randal Martin and Const Neil Damen at the Paarl SAPS Academy.

In the early hours of Sunday, 15 May 2016 the members arrested a 50-year-old suspect and seized 200 000 Mandrax tablets from a bakkie that was on its way from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Sgt Maans had driven behind the bakkie and realised that he could not see through the vehicle’s rear window. He became suspicious and followed the bakkie, while calling for his colleagues’ back-up.

A short while later, he and his colleagues requested the driver to pull over. They searched the bakkie loaded with scrap items and spotted the boxes of Mandrax tablets underneath the items.

The 50-year-old suspect was arrested and detained at the Beaufort West Police Station. Col Johannes du Doit, the Beaufort West Cluster Commander, said that the same members seized R6 million in cash at a house and arrested and charged a suspect, who attempted to bribe them, recently. Col Du Toit said: “These are members with honesty and integrity. I commend them for their good work. They will continue with their efforts to rid the communities of drugs that destroy families.”

FlaSH NEWS FlaSH NEWS

oUtrEaCH to tHE cHildreN oF SiNaKo - WE CaNArticle and photographs by Capt Sandra Janse Van Rensburg

in an outing with the children of Sinako - We Can (a school for children with special needs) the South

african Police Service (SaPS), specifically the Mount road Police Station and the Mounted Unit, went an extra mile to ensure that the 30 scholars had an unforgettable day.

Members of the Mount Road Police Station made arrangements with a local bus company, Blunden, to assist with the transport for the day. Members from the Mount Road Police Station were picked up at the station and the next stop was at Sinako-We Can. When arriving at the school, we noticed a young group of very excited scholars anxiously waiting for the bus. For a few scholars, it was the first time ever driving in a big bus, not to mention the visit to the “farm” Mounted Unit.

The members was chatting cheerfully getting to know the scholars. They was so overwhelmed by this experience. Words cannot describe the expressions on their faces. On our arrival at the Mounted Unit, the members welcomed the children with open arms. Within minutes, some of the members bonded with the children. At the Mounted Unit, two horses were harnessed and everyone had an opportunity to get onto the its backs and went for a walk with it. This was a first experience for some children being close to a horse and the experience was priceless.

Afterwards, we showed them how to change the “shoes” of the horses. Some members walked around with two blind children and allowed them to touch the horses, just to familiarise themselves with their environment. The SAPS really made a big impression on the children that day allowing them to experience an outing to the Mounted Unit.

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Sgt Pieter Maans, left, Col Johannes du doit, Const Neil damen Wo Francois Jooste Sgt Patrick Blaauw (front second left), Const Nomampondomise Vulindlela and Const randal Martin.

Ending the day, we arranged a lunch with the children at the Wimpy at the Baywest Mall. The community made financial contributions in support of the principle. While at the Wimpy, the children immediately went to a store and purchased play dough and other necessities.

On our arrival back at the school, one could see they were exhausted and exited at the same time. They could not stop talking about the visit to the Mounted Unit. The officers and members also had an awesome time with the children. Members were visibly exhausted, but duty called and we had to continue with our daily task. Everyone involved in this project realised how privileged we are to have healthy children. It also takes a special person to accept the responsibility of caring for our children. Thank you Sinako-We Can for being part of this initiative.

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By WO Stephen Maluleka

Tell us about the Second-Hand Goods Act, 2009 (Act No 6 of 2009) and what it seeks to achieve?

The Second-Hand Goods Act, 2009 (Act No 6 of 2009), hereinafter referred to as the Act, has replaced the outdated Second-Hand Goods Act, 1955 (Act No 23 of 1955) and covers a wide range of activities from the traditional corner pawnshop to large metal recyclers. It specifically provides for compliance monitoring to be done by industry associations and addresses cable theft and the effect it has on infrastructure in South Africa.

The Act has three main objectives, namely to –• regulatethebusinessofdealersinsecond-handgoodsandpawnbrokers• combatthetradeinstolengoods• promoteethicalstandardsinthesecond-handgoodstrade.

The Act was promulgated on 30 April 2012 and is an important guiding tool for members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), mainly designated second-hand goods officers (DSOs) working in the second-hand goods environment.

Although the Act does not replace any existing law that already addresses property-related crimes, such as theft and robbery, it adds another dimension to the effort to prevent, combat and reduce these types of crimes by focusing on the market for stolen goods.

Who is affected by this Act?

People, who are affected by this Act, can be divided into four categories, namely –a) every person who owns a business as a second-hand goods dealer

The Act requires all dealers in second-hand goods to report to the police all suspicious transactions where the seller attempts to provide false particulars or where the goods are suspected to be stolen or tampered with.

Second-hand goods dealers and pawnbrokers will, therefore, not only have to take reasonable steps to ensure that they do not buy stolen goods or goods that have been tampered with, but will also have to be careful from whom they buy goods.

b) all members of the public who dispose of second-hand goods for profit

The Act requires that every person, who sells second-hand goods, must provide specific personal information to the second-hand goods dealer/recycler to whom they are selling goods, such as –• their full names and surname• their identity number• a copy of their identity document• their address• their telephone number.

c) all second-hand goods dealers’ associations

The Act requires that any association that wants to represent individual second-hand goods dealers/recyclers, must be accredited by the SAPS before they may represent registered second-hand goods dealers/recyclers.

d) the SApS

GEttiNG to KNoW tHE

2009 (aCt No 6 oF 2009)

The Act ensures that the SAPS has the following two main responsibilities:

• The SAPS must register all second-hand goods dealers• The SAPS must monitor second-hand goods dealers for compliance

with the Act.

is there any special training for members to attend in order to enforce this Act accordingly?

In May 2015, the Human Resource Development Division approved the DSO learning programme, the first learning programme of its kind in the SAPS.

The DSO learning programme is two weeks long and consists of the following six modules:

• Regulatory Framework for Second-Hand Goods• Process an Application for the Registration of Second-Hand Goods

Dealers/Recyclers• Recommendation and Consideration of a Second-Hand Goods

Application• Issue a Registration Certificate to a Second-Hand Goods Dealer/

Recycler• Executing Policing Actions in terms of the Second-Hand Goods Act,

2009• Liaise with Role Players and Stakeholders in the Second-Hand Goods

Environment.

The DSO learning programme is quite intensive and consists of a formative assessment with a required pass rate of 70% and a summative assessment with a required pass rate of 50%.

The DSO learning programme was designed for all members of the SAPS who function in the second-hand goods environment and may include members who have been appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, 1993 (Act No 104 of 1993).

does it mean that after the implementation of the Act operations will be conducted to raid second-hand goods shops, etc?

The implementation of the Act means that the second-hand goods dealer and the SAPS have certain responsibilities. The second-hand goods dealer is responsible for keeping proper record of all goods acquired or disposed of (in terms of section 21 of the Act) and the SAPS is responsible for conducting routine inspections (also known as compliance inspections) and conduct intelligence-driven operations (in terms of sections 28, 29 and 30 of the Act).

The Act distinguishes between carrying out routine inspections and operations/investigations in the following manner:Routine (compliance) inspections in terms of section 28 of the Act

• A DSO may enter the premises of any registered dealer during business times in order to investigate whether or not the Act is being complied with.

• The DSO may require the dealer, owner, an employee or the person in control of the premises to produce the registration certificate, registers (which includes records, books or other documents relating to the goods in or on the premises) to inspect or obtain copies of them or extracts from them.

• The DSO may also require the dealer to produce any goods found in or on the premises for examination, or explain any entry or absence of any entry in any register, book, record or document.

• If the DSO discovers that any method of dealing, recording of transactions in registers or storage that is being used, is in contravention of the Act, he or she may demand that the dealer stops using that method and afford the dealer a period of no more than seven days to rectify the faulty method in order to ensure compliance with the Act.

• This indicates that the Act was designed to keep compliance issues separate from criminal investigations.

• The dealer, owner, employee or person in charge of the premises must assist the DSO in the performance of his or her official functions in terms of the Act.

• A DSO must carry out at least one comprehensive annual inspection of each registered premises and examine all records, which excludes routine weekly inspections.

• When a DSO inspects a register, he or she must sign his or her name immediately after the last entry in that register, his or her number and rank and the date on which the inspection was carried out. The DSO must also certify in the manner that the National Commissioner may from time to time direct, that the records were inspected.

entry, search, seizure and sealing off with a warrant issued in terms of the ActA police official may obtain a warrant to –

enter any premises specified in that warrantdirect the person in control of or any employee to –

• disclose any register, record, book, other document or information that pertains to the investigation and is in the possession or under the control of that person

• render the necessary assistance that the police official requires• inspect any register, record, book or other document and make copies

of it or excerpts from it• examine any goods or other articles found on the premises• seize records, books, documents or electronic data-storing devices

that may be used as evidence• seal or seal off the premises to prevent a person from conducting

business in contravention of the Act.• audibly demand admission to the premises by a police official and give

notice of the purpose of the entry, unless the demand and notification will defeat the purpose of the search.

• the reasonable force to overcome resistance to the entry or search.• conduct entry and search operations by day, unless it is reasonable and

justifiable to do it at night.• only conduct entry, search and seizure operations, as is also the case

with all searches conducted in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977), under a warrant, unless the person consents or circumstances exist that will defeat the purpose of the search if a warrant is sought.

It is important to note that goods may not be seized under a warrant obtained in terms of the Act, as it is aimed at ensuring that the investigating officer can get his or her hands on the registers and books. If it is suspected that there are stolen goods, it is necessary to obtain the normal search-and-seizure warrant in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977).

does the Act focus mainly on business people or will it cascade down to the man on the street who exchanges goods for money?

The Act mainly focuses on the regulation of second-hand goods dealers, in other words, business people in the second-hand goods environment, but as a fortunate by-product, also ensures that criminals tread lightly when trying to dispose of possible stolen property as they have to provide personal information, such as a copy of their identity document whenever they want to sell goods to a second-hand goods dealer. The personal information provided could later be used to follow up during the investigation of crime.

6. Are there plans in place to ensure awareness and sensitise business people about the Act and how are they going to unfold?

SECoNd-HaNd GoodS aCt,This office, in conjunction with the Head of Corporate Communication, has drafted a Communication Strategy and Action Plan for the awareness of the second-hand goods legislation. This strategy stretches over two financial years, namely the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 financial years.

The communication objectives are as follows:

Internally• To inform and educate members of the SAPS on the implementation of

the Act to ensure that service delivery meets expectations.• To improve internal communication at all levels in the SAPS.• To win the support of members of the SAPS in implementing the Act.• To close the market for stolen goods and combat the trade in stolen

copper by ensuring proactive and effective law enforcement.

Externally• To inform and educate the community at large – as well as specific

target audiences – on the implementation of the Act.• To win public opinion in communicating the positive changes in the Act.• To manage public perceptions through continuous communication of

arrests and convictions.

The implementation of the communication Strategy and Action plan have been executed in a phased-in approach by using the following channels:

• Print and electronic media, for example, posters, pamphlets, booklets, etc

• Social media• Izimbizo programmes• Shopping malls• Community policing/safety forums• Government departments, for example, websites, banners, etc • Internal communication channels, for example, emails, noticeboards,

the intranet, etc.

7. When do you plan to implement the Act across the length and breadth of South Africa?

The Act was implemented in full, nationally, on 30 April 2012.

8. What is the envisaged sentence for the illegal possession of second-hand goods or failure to comply with the regulations?

Any person who buys stolen goods is as guilty as the person who stole the goods in the first place and harsher sentences will apply to the buyer and the thief.

The maximum period of imprisonment for failure to comply with the Act ranges between three to 10 years and fines range from R100,00 to R10 000,00.

9. Will the Act affect foreigners at ports of entries when taking goods into and out of the country?

The Act only applies to people who can be categorised as conducting a business in second-hand goods. In other words, in cases where individuals want to get rid of their own items as a once-off event, for example, where an individual wants to buy a new television set and then sells his/her old television set, they will not be required to be registered as a second-hand goods dealer, because they do not make a living out of selling their own goods.

When foreigners enter the borders of any country, all legislation relevant to the country they enter, is applicable. This means that where any foreigners visiting South Africa want to acquire or dispose of second-hand goods, they have to adhere to the same rules of conduct as a normal citizen of the Republic of South Africa.

Importers or exporters of second-hand goods will require the necessary import/export permits issued by their respective countries and the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa.

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EqUiPPiNG deTecTiveS tHroUGH rESolViNG CriME SKillS ProGraMMEArticle by Capt Vincent Mukhathi Photograph(s) WO Tinyiko Mathebula

the task of improving skills in crime detection and resolving of crime is critical

to the success of the SaPS in fulfilling its Constitutional mandate of combating, preventing and investigation crime.

In order to achieve these objectives, 243 detectives from nine provinces have completed a 15-week-programme on Resolving of Crime Leadership Skills. The programme is designed to sharpen detectives’ skills in investigating crime ensuring that victims of crime find closure and justice. Resolving crime contributes to the upholding of the Constitution of South Africa that guarantees our human rights, such as the protection of life, protection of property, to create a safe and secure environment for all.

It was a joyous occasion for the 243 detectives, which included 10 detectives from Namibia, who were awarded with certificates at a closing ceremony held at the SAPS’s Academy Hammanskraal, on 21 April 2016.

D/Const Mthobeli Nguqu from the Flosstieff Stock Theft Unit in the Eastern Cape was awarded as the best overall achiever in the Individual Best Academic Achiever Category and for this performance, he received a trophy. Trophies were also given to the other best achievers.

D/Insp Iinyonga from the Namibian Police addressed management on behalf of the learners. He firstly thanked the SAPS’s management for affording the Namibian Police members the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience pertaining to crime investigation in the SAPS institutions.“Today as we are receiving certificates, we should do it with the belief that the knowledge we have obtained here will be useful to resolve crime and heal victims of crime”, said D/

Insp Iinyonga.

He also emphasised that detectives should use this experience or knowledge to accelerate service delivery to the public, within a reasonable period. He also

encouraged them to share experiences to their fellow colleagues at operational level and in future cases they will be investigating.

Addressing the detectives, the Commander of the SAPS Academy Hammanskraal, Brigadier Johannes Magane, said that this course ended at the right time, when we start the new financial year so that when we count the statistics for the Annual performances, we will remember your contributions. “As detectives we should align ourselves with the Strategic Objectives of 2014-2019, including Annual Performance Plans, said Brigadier Magane. He also urged them to contribute to the overall Annual Performance Plan for the SAPS.

He further reminded the detectives that all human beings have rights. He told them in everything they do, they should apply the knowledge they received during the training and within the ambit of the law.

He elaborated that if you are a detective, you are a researcher, interviewer, discoverer and detector, and you have to be innovative and creative. You should know how to seek information from the suspect without using threats or being violent.

As he concluded his address, he reminded detectives that they have joined the SAPS for the purpose of combating and investigating crime, restoring order and ensuring that the vision and mission of the organisation is realised.

Brigadier Johannes Magane with a group of detectives who performed very well and completed resolving Crime Skills Programme

d/Const Mthobeli Nguqu was the best overall winner in the individual Best academic achiever Category

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