In an effort to discuss the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry’s recommendations and issues relating to implementation, Premier Helen Zille met with the South African Police Service management earlier today.
The Western Cape Government and the SAPS undertook to establish a joint task team which will work through the Commission’s report and recommendations, with the view to implementation. The team will comprise five representatives each, from the Western Cape Government and the SAPS, and is set to have its first meeting in the next 14 days.
It will begin by drafting clear terms of reference and engaging on the concerns from both sides, relating to the implementation of the Commission’s recommendations.
The establishment of this team has been necessitated by the urgent need to specify the way forward in the implementation of Commission of Inquiry’s recommendations. The task team will report directly to the Premier and National Commissioner on a regular basis.
Both the Western Cape Government and the SAPS have made it clear that the Commission’s recommendations are taken seriously and remain a priority.
We hope that through the task team, critical matters are ironed out speedily, and will lead to implementation without any further delays.
Enquiries:
Michael Mpofu
Spokesperson for Premier Helen Zille
Tel: 021 483 4584
Cell: 071 564 5427
E-mail: Michael.Mpofu@westerncape.gov.za
Brigadier Novela Potelwa
Western Cape SAPS Spokesperson
Tel: 021 417 7140
Cell: 082 559 4676
E-mail: COMMS-CT@saps.gov.za
