Members of the news media are cordially invited to attend a crowd control simulation to take place at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on Thursday, 21 May 2009 at 11h00.
The simulation is part of a week-long training session in the North West Province (NWP) aimed at honing our skills in preventing and combating any type of disruptive or unruly behaviour during the FIFA Confederations Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The French Gendarmerie and French National Police have partnered the South African Police Service (SAPS) in crowd control training and certain of their members will also be present during Thursday's simulation.
A water cannon and recently acquired body armour will provide good photo opportunities.
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2009
Time: 10h45 for 11h00
Venue: Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg, North West
Enquiries:
Snr Supt Vishnu Naidoo
Cell: 082 567 4153
Capt Dennis Adriao
Cell: 082 828 5773
Issued by: South African Police Service
20 May 2009
