Question No. 317
Mrs D A Schäfer Democratic Alliance (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) Whether he has taken any steps to investigate the conduct of members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the death of a certain person (details furnished); if not, why not; if so, what steps;
(2) Whether any action has been taken against any SAPS member regarding this matter; if not, why not; if so, what action?
Reply:
(1) No, when the SAPS members arrived at the scene this person had already sustained minor injuries. An investigation was conducted and Kriel CAS 34/07/2008 has bearing on this matter
(2) No, the matter is being investigated by the Independent Complaints Directorate and by completion and recommendations; the necessary steps will be taken if those are the findings of the ICD.
Issued by: South African Police Service
3 August 2009
