security for the Indian Premier League
16 April 2009
The South African Security Forces, comprising inter alia of the South
African Police Service (SAPS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and
the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), will be safe guarding the Indian
Premier League matches which will be taking place at eight stadiums in six
provinces namely Gauteng, the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal,
the Free State and the Northern Cape.
The ability of the South African Security Forces to safe guard major events
has been internationally recognised with 141 international events having taken
place in South Africa since 1994 without any serious incident.
We are confident that we have the capacity to ensure a safe and secure
environment for the 2009 General Elections to take place freely and fairly and
to safe guard the Indian Premier League matches. The South African Security
Forces have the ability to handle multiple events in various provinces.
As in any other country in the world tourists should be vigilant and not
openly flaunt valuables when visiting our countryâs beautiful sigh-seeing
spots.
Security measures will be in place at all stadiums and spectators that are
unruly or fail to comply with security arrangements will face possible
prosecution. A zero tolerance attitude to crime or unruly behaviour will be
enforced. Certain areas and streets in and around the venues will be closed to
traffic during these events.
We are confident that, from past experience, both spectators and local
communities will co-operate with security forces to ensure a successful
tournament.
Enquiries:
Senior Superintendent
Vishnu Naidoo
Cell: 082 567 4153
Captain
Dennis Adriao
Cell: 082 828 5773
Director: Sally de Beer
Office of the National Commissioner
Tel: 012 393 1574
Fax: 012 393 2165
Cell: 082 779 8658
E-mail debeers@saps.org.za
Website: www.saps.gov.za
Issued by: South African Police Service (SAPS)
16 April 2009
