space during 2010 FIFA World Cup
11 March 2009
Exercise Shield 3 will take place between 16 and 20 March 2009 in
Johannesburg, Pretoria and Rustenburg.
This specific exercise is aimed at honing our security-related skills to
ensure a safe environment in host cities during major events, including
securing the national airspace. Some of the most elite members and units within
the security forces will engage in simulated scenarios and enact certain
aspects of our emergency contingency plans in order to neutralize any form of
airborne threat.
The operation is considered to be an excellent training opportunity for the
security personnel to be deployed during the FIFA Confederations Cup in June
this year and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
A large scale media simulation is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 17
March 2009, at Swartkops Air Force Base. This media event will include a
multi-departmental display involving a high-risk situation, combining the
skills of the South African Air Force with those of the South African Police
Service.
Details of the event are as follows:
Venue: Swartkops Air Force Base, Old Johannesburg Road, Valhalla,
Pretoria
Date: Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Time: 14:00 media briefing, questions and answers, 15:00 simulation
exercise
In order to ensure access to the Air Force Base it is essential for all
media to RSVP, even if it is to give the number of attendees.
RSVPs:
Winnie
Tel: 012 393 1574
E-mail: debeers@saps.org.za
Enquiries:
Director Sally de Beer
Tel: 012 393 1574
Fax: 012 393 2165
Cell 082 779 8658
E-mail debeers@saps.org.za
Issued by: South African Police Service
11 March 2009
