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Editorial

In the April edition of the POLICE magazine, we explore internal and external activities and campaigns that form part of the back-to-basics campaign of the South African Police Service (SAPS).

A two day Russian-Africa Anti-Drug Dialogue (RAADD) was held early in March in Durban to come up with resolutions on the challenges in the international drug trade stepping to combat drug trafficking around the world. The Acting National Commissioner, Lt Gen Phahlane said that South Africa (SA) has adopted a zero tolerance stance against illicit drugs and therefore we are welcoming the establishment of the SA Narcotics Enforcement Bureau which will embrace our back-to-basics approach toward law enforcement and fighting crime.

The extent to which the SAPS requires the community’s participation in reporting and investigating of crimes is verified in the articles on Pyramid Schemes, as well as the Rapid Rail Police, ensuring commuters’ safety.

Furthermore, this edition features the beginning of a new series on firearms,

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Brig Tummi Masondo

www.saps.gov.za

@ SaPoliceService

South african Police Service (SaPS official Page)

The SApS pays tribute to members who lost their lives in the line of duty between

the period 2016-03-01 to 2016-03-31 and whose cases have been finalised.

Roll of HoNoUr

PErSal Nr raNKSUrNaME & iNitialS

ProViNCE datE oF dEatH CatEGorY

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A marbled sculpture shall rise to

their memory, engraved stone shall

bear record of their deeds,

and their remembrance shall be as lasting as the land they honoured.

the Firearms Registry and their ongoing campaigns to ensure legal gun ownership in South Africa.

On page 10 and 11, SAPS’s personnel can familiarise themselves with the present divisional and regional commissioners, as we continue with the series of placement of top management.

Top management continuously encourages the SAPS members to acquire formal and informal education by attending courses, conferences and workshops. The conference on Crime Prevention and Intelligence Strategies, which was presented in March, offered the ideal opportunity for members of various law enforcement agencies to obtain up-to-date information and to network with each other.

On pages 12 and 13, you can read how the SAPS’s Social Work Services is geared up to help if your loved one has a problem with an addiction, while pages 18 and 19 illustrate how LifeLine provides a confidential telephone and face-to-face counselling service to any person in need of support.

We trust you will enjoy the content, keep safe and maintain the good work.

02 Acting National Commissioner’s Message

03 Russia-Africa Anti Drug Dialogue

04 Q & A with General Phahlane

06 Pyramid sceme alert

07 ITC Conference

08 Rapid Rail Police

10 Placement of top management

12 EHW

14 Firearms licences

16 Flash News

18 Lifeline

20 SAPSHOVA and C-TRACK partnership

21 Missing Persons

22 Wanted Persons

POLICEAPRIL 201602 03POLICE APRIL 2016

as a government organisation, the South african Police Service (SaPS) is mandated by the

Constitution of the republic of South africa, 1996 (act No 108 of 1996) to render the kind of service that ensures that all persons who live in or visit our country are and feel safe.

If we do proper introspection and analyse the perceptions about the SAPS, we have to be honest with ourselves that we do not always measure up to our own expectations or those of the public.

The Back-to-Basics campaign should be a service that builds trust between the public and the employees of the SAPS, making one proud to wear the blue uniform.The strategic intention of this approach is to refocus on the following:

external focus areas

• Enhanced visible policing to minimise opportunities of crime being committed

• The thorough and responsive investigation of all reported crime

• The efficient use of all internal capabilities in support of the investigation of crime

• The optimal use of crime intelligence in support of proactive and reactive policing

• The optimal deployment of resources to achieve maximum impact

• A collaborative and consultative approach with all stakeholders in the performance of core functions.

internal focus areas

• The transformation of the SAPS, as informed by the National Development Plan

• Professionalism, integrity and discipline becoming distinctive characteristics of policing

• Uncompromised compliance with the fundamental principles of policing

• The inculcation of a culture of performance management and accountability

• The police are required to act within the confines of the law.

The essence of the SAPS’s Back-to-Basics approach requires that the public plays a central role in changing the outlook of the police. This will ensure that we have a police service that is responsive to the safety and security needs of society, that is known to be upholding a high standard of conduct and that is in sync with the constitutional imperative that is described in its mandate.

The SAPS was recently honoured to be part of the Russia-Africa Anti-Drug Dialogue (RAADD) in Durban. The South African Cabinet sanctioned this dialogue last year with the aim of undoubtedly strengthening and sustaining a consolidated position in countering the world drug problem ahead of the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS).

Drug trafficking, as part of a wider international criminal network, has become a complex international problem that has had a negative impact on economic development, disintegrating communities, undermining the sovereignty of independent states, as well as continuously destroying family values and threatening the future of society in general.

In South Africa, we have adopted a zero-tolerance stance against drugs and, as the President of South Africa recently announced, we welcome the establishment of the South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau, which will embrace the Back-to-Basics approach toward law enforcement and crime fighting.We embrace the collaboration between the African countries and Russia, and fully support the resolutions flowing from this important dialogue. Let us acknowledge this as a bold step toward unpacking the challenges that drugs pose for our youth, our countries and our economies.

In conclusion, I want to remind all men and women in blue of our constitutional mandate to ensure that our communities are and feel safe. We need to go back to basics and unite to serve our country with pride. Together, through proactive policing and collective leadership, we will restore the integrity of the SAPS and reclaim our badge.

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rUSSia-aFriCa aNti-drUG dialoGUE

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drug trafficking is a global problem and a serious threat to economic development, security,

peace and stability worldwide. Young people are the highest risk group and the most negatively affected by drug abuse, also in South africa and other african countries.

In an effort to intensify the war against drug trafficking, delegates from the SAPS, the Hawks, several African states and Russia convened at the ICC in Durban on 8 and 9 April 2016. The two-day Russia-Africa Anti-Drug Dialogue (RAADD) was held to find resolutions on the international drug trade and steps to combat drug trafficking around the world. Africa is considered a major drug route that drug traffickers use.

The Head of the National Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), Lt Gen Mthandazo Ntlemeza, urged delegates to share a common vision, namely to build a drug-free society for all people in their respective countries.

Lt Gen Ntlemeza explained that the one aim of the RAADD was to achieve a drug-free society: “This could easily have been a bilateral between two countries, but the importance of the fight against drugs compelled all of us to join hands and commit ourselves to coming up with better and effective ways to bring the illicit drug trade to its knees. South Africa, Africa, Russia and the world at large will be a better place if we do not have to worry about illicit drugs that are threatening the safety and security of all people”.While officially opening the Russia-Africa Anti-Drug Dialogue, the Acting National Commissioner, Lt Gen Kgomotso Phahlane, urged delegates to intensify the fight against the international trafficking in illicit drugs among member states. “BRICS member states agreed on continuous interaction at various government levels, including the use of specialised crime-fighting agencies in our countries, to counteract illicit drug trafficking and put a stop to the trade worldwide.

“In South Africa we have adopted zero tolerance against illicit drugs and, as the President of South Africa recently announced, we welcome the establishment of the SA Narcotics Enforcement Bureau. The Bureau will embrace our back-to-basics approach toward law enforcement and crime fighting”, Lt Gen Phahlane said.

In conclusion, he emphasised that the Special Session, which will be held in New York in April this year, themed “Achieving the 2019 goal – a better world for tomorrow’s youth”, was significant in the fight against drug trafficking. He said, “Decisions that will be taken at the RAADD will be critical in developing a Russia-Africa policy on the international drug problem”.

Addressing the media, the Minister of Police, Mr Nathi Nhleko, highlighted that the government is in the process of re-establishing narcotics and firearm units to fight cocaine and heroin drug cartels using South Africa as a drug route.

President Jacob Zuma mentioned the re-establishment of the units in his State of the Nation Address. He said: “As part of the back-to-

Article by Lt Vincent Mukhathi Photograph(s) WO Anne Magakoe

basics strategy, the Ministry of Police will establish special units to deal with drug and related transnational crimes, as well as violence and the proliferation of firearms in our society”.

The two units are the SA Narcotics Enforcement Bureau and the National Bureau for Illegal Firearms Control and Priority Violent Crime.

In his address, Minister Nhleko also indicated that the National Drug Master Plan (NDMP) has been designed to bring together government departments and other stakeholders to address the drug challenge. He told delegates to take the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership beyond the routine bilateral interactions and to unite against the common foe and humanity’s worst enemy, namely “The World Drug Problem”.

The Director of the Russian Federal Drug Control Services, Viktor Ivanov, said that the Russia-Africa Anti-Drug Dialogue was a crucial conference as it was held on the eve of the UN General Assembly Special Session on the Global Drug Problem, planned for 19 to 22 April this year.He explained that the upcoming Special Session would be a large-scale discussion of the priority directions of the international anti-drug policy. He said that it was essential for us to formulate and adopt the conference’s declaration, which will be presented at the United Nations General Assembly’s Special Session.

One of the highlights of the RAADD was the adoption of the second conference declarations by the SAPS delegates, several African states and Russia. These declarations will be presented at the upcoming Special Session on drug problems. Another highlight was the signing of the anti-drug protocol between the two countries. The National Head of South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) ‚ Lt Gen Mthandazo Ntlemeza‚ and his Russian counterpart‚ Mr Viktor Ivanov, signed the anti-drug protocol.In his closing remarks, Lt Gen Phahlane thanked all delegates for their active participation in the RAADD.

“Drugs are a global problem and they continue to destroy the lives of young people. If we are to do nothing about it, we will have done serious injustice to those who will be coming after us. The deliberations would suggest that as a collective, we want to make serious inroads in the fight against drugs”, added Lt Gen Phahlane.

the Head of the National directorate for Priority Crime investigation (dPCi) ,lieutenant General Mthandazo Ntlemeza and his russian counterpart, the director of the russian Federal drug Control Services, Viktor ivanovo, signing anti-drug protocol at the iCC in durban.


QColoNEl VHaHaNGwElE PHUPHEli’S StUdio rECordiNGS

witH liEUtENaNt GeNerAl pHAHlANe

Question:You have been driving this huge organisation over the

past five months. What are the challenges of managing this organisation (SApS)?

Answer: It is an honour and privilege to have been appointed

by President Jacob Zuma to the position of Acting National Commissioner of the SAPS. This came 30 years in my career as a police official. I thought it was a very important call to have responded to joining the SAPS and as a member of the organisation at this level. I commit myself to ensure that we manage the organisation to the best of my ability and ensure that the SAPS execute the mandate which is provided for in the Constitution of our country. Over the past few months, I have experienced and witnessed how members of the SAPS truly made the vision of ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone living in South Africa a reality. I will always be grateful for their efforts and contributions to the society in this regard.

Question: back-to-basics. can you unpack the approach

lieutenant General phahlane?

Answer: I thought that it was important to remind ourselves

that we belong to an organisation that was established in terms of the Constitution of our country. The Constitution provides a mandate that as the SAPS, we all have to pursue a common goal. Following the appointment by the President and together with the Minister of Police, Mr Nathi Nhleko, we did a thorough analysis about the organisation and what is needed for us to advance the Provisions of the Constitution. We deemed it fit taking the organisation back to basics as very crucial. We thought that it was very important not to create confusion by introducing new or strange concepts to the organisation, but merely to remind them that the SAPS was established to prevent and investigate crime and that we regard their intelligence which enable them to both preventing and investigating crime. We are also reminding them that it is very crucial for us to ensure that we motivates members of our communities to be actively participating in the fight against crime. Again, that defines us among other organisations as disciplined members. Members of the SAPS must stick to the known, ensuring that we bring and instil confidence in the people of this country who we have to serve at all times.

Compiled by Lt Vincent Mukhathi

The back-to-basics approach was an attempt to remind members of the SAPS of our obligation to serve the people of our country and that we do not do them any favour when rendering services to them. It is also very important to remind our members that we will be more visible as we believe that police visibility will contribute toward making proactive policing a reality, which in our view is less expensive than reactive policing, because we do not wait for things to go wrong before we intervene and that active participation is crucial in the fight against crime.

Question: is police visibility part of the strategy of going back to

basics?

Answer: Definitely, we do not have to wait for crime to be

committed, the police’s actions must be proactive and we believe that proactive policing is the way to go and one way of ensuring that our actions are proactive, is to be visible everywhere in the communities, patrolling in the streets in our country, and engaging with the communities and becoming more accessible to our communities. I must say that the members made us very proud, particularly over the festive season, being visible everywhere and even at the shopping malls in our country. By being visible, we ensure that the opportunities to commit crimes are minimised. I agree with the Minister of Police by saying we are going forward/looking ahead - that is what we need to do. Our increased visibility should be the way to go. Recently, we held a strategic session where management was directed again to ensure that the programme continues, particularly over the Easter holidays.

Question: Are members of the communities welcoming police

visibility to make them feel safer?

Answer: We are grateful for the positive responses and feedback

we have received from our communities. The fact that they could see police officials everywhere, was much appreciated. You will recall that I have directed that all members of the SAPS, who are trained and as long as they are not in the detective and crime intelligent environment and not members of the DPCI, must be seen wearing the uniform that all of us must be proud of. Whether you are operational or doing support work, as long as the person was trained as a police person and appointed in terms of the South African Police Service Act, we will all wear uniform and that it is to ensure that we paint our streets in blue. Everywhere, members of the public must see us being visible and of course we accept the fact that we are outnumbered by the population. We have a population of over 50 million and have a police service comprising 198 000 members. How do we then display ourselves optimally? By being mobile and not static, and by being visible in our uniform so that our communities may not guess or wonder who is representing and maintaining order in our country is. They must be able to see police officials everywhere. We are not necessarily saying that everyone is able to respond to the challenges of crime, but will assist those who will respond to the situation at hand. We are also encouraged by the positive responses from our members who now believe that we are taking the organisation where it is supposed to be. The message is not ambiguous at all and it is one of ensuring that all people in South Africa are and feel safe, and that everyone must work hard toward that.

Question:please explain the police killings and how it affects

the service delivery and its implications?

Answer: The attack on police officials or police killings is an

attack on the authority of the state. It is a situation that cannot be taken lightly and it requires a response from all of us, both in the SAPS and the public. Therefore, we call upon members to be vigilant at all times, to be operationally ready, to be alert and sensitive that there are people who have intensions to rob police officials of their firearms and if go to the extent of killing them. Therefore, members must not take things for granted and at all times be ready for action. It is very important for us to ensure that our members are well-equipped when they are on duty, at all times. Wearing the bullet-resistant vest is non-negotiable, because it can save member’s life. I am aware that there is theory that bullet-resistant vests are heavy, our view is that the coffin of any member who has passed on not wearing one, is much heavier than the bullet-resistant vest. In a situation where we are required to act, it is very important that we act within the confines of the law. If you have to apply the necessary force, you must comply strictly with the provisions of the law in ensuring that the response is proportional to the situation at hand and by so-doing act within the boundaries of the law.We cannot condone any action that is found to be outside the law. We must not act emotionally in such situations.

The issue related to on duty and off duty parades are non-negotiable. It is very important to ensure that members you are deploying are operationally ready to face any situation and I am also reminding members of the dangers they will be facing in their daily duties. Moreover, to remind them that we are responsible for own actions, at all times.

Question: How do we dispel the notion that the members’ moral

is very low?

Answer: You cannot satisfy everyone. We are doing a thankless

job. It requires that we have to motivate each other and remind ourselves of the oath we took and to the Code of Conduct of the SAPS, as well as exactly what the Constitution demands from us. About your question that the members’ moral is very low, when and how was that the moral of members tested? We cannot come to such a conclusion by speaking to few members, bearing in mind that we are a huge organisation. Generally speaking, the mood and the spirit of the members are very, very high. We are continuously receiving messages from our members, telling us that they can identify themselves again with the SAPS as members for a change. They can see that the organisation is going back to the values and principles that made them respond positively to the call of joining the organisation. Over the past months, you may recall that we have done a lot in terms of promotions and we are currently in the process of filling positions that were internally advertised as part of our promotion process. I am of the opinion that the current appointments at the provincial and divisional levels will go a long way in giving members hope. I want to emphasise that it is possible that you might be recognised, if you are working very hard. The feedback we received about the appointments we have made internally, was overwhelming. It is a sign that we are on the right track and that we are doing the right things bringing hope to members, who must be motivated and encouraged at all times, ensuring that we execute our policing mandate.

Question: What is the main message to members of going back

to basics and adding value to the organisation?

Answer: As I have said, the back-to-basics approach demands

that all of us uphold our mandate to ensure that we prevent and investigate crime, as well as the gathering of intelligence, which make both proactive and reactive policing a reality. We have no reason to do new/strange things in the SAPS. We owe it to the communities to serve them with pride. We have no reason to go astray as far as our conduct and behaviour is concerned, but have more reason to want to achieve the vision of ensuring that everyone in this country is and feel safe at all times. One more, we have more reasons as members of the SAPS to look after each other in difficult situations. As I conclude, I want to remind the members that the SAPS was established to ensure that a policing service is rendered to all people of this country and we should do exactly that. I thank you.

the acting National Commissioner, lieutenant General Khomosto Phahlane, spoke in detail to the Executive Producer of “when duty Calls”, Colonel Vhahangwele Phupheli, about the current

state of affairs of the SaPS and the back-to-basics approach during a special interview held at the broadcasting Studio at Centurion in Pretoria, on 22 March 2016. A

left to right: Colonel Vhahangwele Phupheli and the acting National Commissioner, lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane during the special interview at the broadcasting Studio in Centurion.


A Montana resident recently alerted local media to a number of incidents allegedly involving illegal money

making schemes, saying that: “Our elderly citizens are eager to earn an extra bit of money. But they are often naïve and tend to trust people way too quickly. Convicted felon Marietjie Prinsloo, who was the mastermind behind the Krion saga a couple of years ago, is one case in point. Prinsloo used investors’ money to run illegal micro lending schemes and although she had been tried and convicted, investors did not get their money back. Our elderly citizens must be warned against these wheelers and dealers.”

Pyramid schemes are run by using new investors’ money to pay previous investors’ returns (profits). People who are gullible are blinded by the initial high returns, and often risk investing more and more money in the hope of continued profits. But when the influx of new investors reaches a plateau – and it invariably does - payouts cannot be made and the “pyramid” structure collapses. This has disastrous consequences for investors who may have invested their lump sum pension payouts or severance packages into the scheme. After the collapse the pyramid scheme directors usually declare bankruptcy and the investors lose their capital. Although the Asset Forfeiture Unit may confiscate the assets of the guilty parties, the value thereof is usually far below the total takings, which are often safely hidden away in offshore accounts or invested in other untraceable assets before the collapse.

Sinoville police spokesperson WO Johan van Dyk says that although it is common knowledge that pyramid schemes are illegal, it rarely happens that victims report such cases. However, this does not mean that these fraudulent moneymaking schemes do not exist.

The under-reporting of these types of crime makes them very difficult to investigate. One theory is that victims are simply too embarrassed to admit that they have had the wool pulled over their eyes, and another is that victims do not want to confess that they knew full well that such schemes were illegal, but that they were tempted to make a quick buck and evade the tax man. Unfortunately another theory is that people generally do not have confidence in the ability of the police to successfully investigate such cases.

With the current exodus of employees from the public service – which means large payouts of pension money - it is perhaps advisable that police stations run special awareness projects regarding illegal moneymaking schemes in areas where people may be ignorant about this type of crime and therefore extra vulnerable to the unscrupulous hyenas in our midst.

People who have information about such conmen and their criminal activities but who are afraid of victimization or do not have access to a police station close by, are encouraged to report them to CRIMESTOP 08600 10 111 or send a text to CRIMELINE at 32211. Another alternative is to contact the broadcasting media such as Leihlo La Sechaba, Interface or Special Assignment and request them to do an investigative journalism piece on the matter. Such evidentiary material may form an important part of court proceedings should the guilty parties eventually be arrested and brought to justice.

Human greed will probably never be eradicated, but this type of crime can be combated once people are willing to come forward and report it. “He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it.” - Seneca.

PYraMid SCHEME alErtBy Capt Karien van der Merwe

Compiled by Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen Photographs by WO Ndanduleni Nyambeni

the seventh annual conference on crime prevention and intelligence strategies was

held at the indaba Hotel in Johannesburg from 9 to 10 March 2016.

Mr Servaas du Plessis of CENSEO started the conference with a presentation

on fraud, bribery and corruption –“The scourge in Africa”. Where does it start and how do we prevent it? He unpacked the roles of the parties in

bribery and corruption, then looked at the cost of fraud globally (the ACFE

Report to the Nations), who pays for fraud and corruption, as well as the

identification of these crimes in our own organisations.

According to Mr du Plessis the misuse/abuse of “entrusted”power reveals itself shows in the following crimes:a. public and private sector- recipients and payers

b. bribery–money and favours

c. nepotism/favouritism–“kindness among friends”

d. extortion–law enforcement and regulators

e. culture-gifts inherent to human relations

f. other forms, such as racketeering, bid-rigging and

money laundering.

The second speaker of the day was the Provincial Head of Mpumalanga

(DPCI), Maj Gen N H Mokoena, who spoke about the incorporation of counter-intelligence to your investigation strategy when dealing with violent crimes. His presentation included the integration of covert operations to decrease

the rate of violent crimes in local communities, creating partnerships with

local community leaders to discourage the threat of violent crimes, the use

of intelligence to drive investigative efforts keeping threats from becoming

a reality and collaborating with various law enforcement entities to reduce

South Africa’s reputation as the “Crime Capital of the world”.

Paul O’ Sullivan, a forensic and loss control consultant, gave a presentation

on the following topic: penetrating the State: How transnational organised crime can (almost) bring a country to its knees.

The Head of the Anti-Money Laundering Surveillance of Standard Bank South

Africa, Ursula M’Crystal, spoke about the crime in South Africa – asking where is all the money is going to?

She mentioned the following few recent headlines in the media to take note

of:

• “ISIS is earning £14 MILLION a month playing the stock markets”

• “R76 MILLION haul could be linked to terror”

• “Focus on ISIS in R78 MILLION airport probe”

• “Africa loses R50 BILLION every year in illicit flow of funds”

• “South African lady to forfeit $374,355 to FG”

• “Economic crime in South Africa is at “a pandemic level”.

Her presentation specified how criminals fund their activities through drug

peddling, ransom, fraud, “tax”, theft, the smuggling of contraband and other

means. Criminals use their proceeds of crime for the funding of other larger

crimes, insurance, asset acquisition and lifestyle, habits, to escape financial

difficulties and to buy gold coins. She said that the “new” trends in money

laundering and terrorist financing include: virtual currencies, gold farming,

internal remittances, vouchers and stored value cards, new communication

methods, account takeovers and fresh air invoicing.

Day one of the conference was concluded with a practical workshop on

intelligence gathering from a crime scene. The workshop was facilitated by

Andre Roux, who is a defence and intelligence analyst.

The second day of the conference started with a presentation on the following

topic: limiting the amount of violent crimes on campus to create a safer environment for students and staff by a risk and compliance expert, Mr Chris

Cobb. The defence and intelligence analyst, Mr Andre Roux spoke about the

challenges of effecting the rule of law when policing conflict/post conflict environments.

The third speaker of the day was Dr Chris de Kock, an analyst in crime,

violence and crowd behaviour. He explained how crime mapping, linkage analysis and environmental assessment can assist in crime prevention. He explained that station crime analysis in any police service (also the SApS) is important for the following reasons: Planning of daily policing

(back to basics concept, not operations), planned displacement, social crime

prevention detection and ensuring data integrity of strategic information.

He said it is also important in terms of the non-negotiable functions of the

analyst at this level; crime mapping and spatial analysis; linkage analysis

(identifying commonalities) and environmental assessment of hotspots at

peak times. Analysis at second lower level (such as cluster, area, Metro) is

the same as at station level, but with added focus on displacement of crime

over station boundaries and also intelligence analysis and tasking.

He said: “The policing of crime is impossible without knowing the trends in

specific subcategories of crime, the spatial distribution and the explanation

for this. Strategic analysis can be done in or outside of police service and

should include victims of crime surveys, interviews with convicted criminal,

docket analysis, interviews with victims reporting crime to police”. According

to Dr de Kock the challenges of analysis as basis of crime prevention in South Africa include the following:

•At station level inside the SApS: Crime analysts (low rank, no upward

mobility, training makes them popular, abuse, no voice). Station operational

management cannot operationalise intelligence.

•At station level outside the SApS: only aggregated crime statistics for

whole station are released. When it is released it is 6 -18 months old. Crime

categories are broad and meaningless.

•At strategic level there is also the time factor, the aggregate problem and

the broad meaningless categories.

•No synchronization between police and local boundaries exists and at least

half of the methodologies referred to, cannot be used if the police do not give

allow access to analysts. This defeats the whole purpose of analysis.

Afterwards, Advocate Mamiki Goodman explained the role of multi-disciplinary agencies in the enforcement of illegal gambling and the

Chief Risk Officer of Vodacom, Mr Johan van Graan, gave an interesting

presentation on how to use call data information for effective crime fighting.Ms Priya Govender of the Special Investigations Unit of Mutual and Federal

explained the insurance plague and how fraud statistics impact the insurance sector. She also gave a case study of a racketeering syndicate.

Prof Gerard Labuschagne of L and S Risk Management concluded the

conference with a presentation on the pitfalls and problems in serial murder investigations. He put specific emphasis on the desperate need for a policy/

national instruction/strategy for dealing with serial investigations and for the

establishment of serial investigation units.

Pensioners are often the

first to feel the pinch when it comes

to fluctuating markets and price hikes. and

because they may be looking for sources of extra income to

meet the increasingly high cost of living, they offer vulnerable targets for

shysters coaxing them to invest what little money they have in pyramid schemes.

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the Head: anti Money laundering Surveillance of the Standard bank of South africa, Ursula M’Crystal, talked about Crime in South africa –where is all the money going?


Rapid Rail police PrioritiSE CoMMUtErS’ SaFEtY

in an effort to ensure safety and security to all commuters in the rail environment, the rapid

rail Police and stakeholders in the rail sector launched awareness campaigns at the Pretoria Station and Park Station in Johannesburg, on 18 March 2016.

In the early hours of the day, the Rapid Rail Police and officials from the rail sector distributed safety information pamphlets and encouraged commuters to practise safety at all times, especially over the Easter weekend. The campaign started at the Pretoria Station and proceeded to Park Station for the official launching.

The campaign was a joint effort by the SAPS Rapid Rail Police, the Department of Transport, Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa), Transnet Freight Rail, the Railway Safety Regulator and the Bombela Operating Company (Gautrain).

The awareness campaign forms part of the SAPS’s visible policing Easter campaign to sensitise commuters regarding crimes that are prevalent in the rail environment. It is also aimed at preventing and combating crime in the rail environment during and after the Easter holiday season as the Rapid Rail Police is entrusted with ensuring the safety of commuters and their property.

Colonel Gloria Malima from the Rapid Rail Police gave an address on the purpose of the awareness campaign. She said that the main purpose of the campaign was to focus on the fundamental mechanisms to fight crime ensuring that the rail environment is safe and secured at all times. She added that it was very important for the police to put in all efforts and ensure that they combat and prevent crime within the rail sector.

Enos Ngutshane, responsible for Safety at Prasa, spoke at the campaign and highlighted the importance of stakeholders in the rail sector to work to together with the Rapid Rail Police in order to combat crime in the rail environment. “Prasa is totally committed in supporting the police through the National Rail Combating Crime Forum. We committed more than 400 million rands in building the police stations and the national command centres. In total, we built 29 facilities for the police to ensure safety and security for the commuters. We are committed to work with

By Lt Vincent Mukhathi Photograph(s) WO Ndanduleni Nyambeni

the police to root out crime in the rail environment”, said Ngutshane.

“Our investments did not go to waste, we are seeing a lot of results in terms of crime statistics that are decreasing in the rail environment”, he said.

He also emphasised that there was a need to intensify our efforts jointly with the SAPS to making our rail sector safe and secure. It is not only the responsibility of police to combat crime, but all of us have the responsibility to do it and to expose those individuals that are involved in criminal activities.

The Bombela Operating Company, Marketing and Communications Executive, Kesagee Nayager, thanked the Rapid Rail Police for their dedication and hard work

in ensuring the efficient policing of the entire Gauteng rail system. “We salute you for your hard work. We trust that the relationship between the Gautrain and Rapid Rail Police will enjoy many milestones to come and our partnership will continue to grow from strength to strength”, said Nayager.

While speaking at the awareness campaign, the Section Head of the Rapid Rail Police, Brigadier Jaco Bothma, emphasised that they will continue to increase police visibility and to sensitise commuters regarding criminal activities in the rail environment. He also indicated that Rapid Rail Police will do special operations in the rail environment during and after the Easter holiday season to address crimes such as contact crime, serious and violent crime, rail-related crimes, as well as drug and substance abuse.

The Rapid Rail Police will also embark on visible policing, crime prevention actions and stabilising hotspots during this period of time. Most of the crimes in the rail environment can be prevented if commuters are well-informed and take part in the crime prevention initiatives. Crime prevention is a shared responsibility between the police, business sectors and the public.

He also called on commuters to report crime in the rail environment.

Police officers distributed safety pamphlets to the commuters to prevent crimes during the awareness campaign. Similar crime awareness campaigns were conducted in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.

brigadier Jaco bothma urges commuters to participate in the crime prevention initiatives in the rail environment

Police officials distributing safety information pamphlets to the commuters during the rapid rail awareness campaign held at Park Station.


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deputy National CommissionerAsset & legal Management

deputy National CommissionerManagement interventions

divisional & regional Commissioners

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Visible Policing

lt Gen NP Masiye


detective Service

lt Gen JM Nkomo


Personnel Management

lt Gen l Ntshiea

divisional CommissionerSupply Chain Management

lt Gen rJ Mokwena

regional CommissionerManagement interventions

lt Gen SJ Jephta


operational response Services

lt Gen E Mawela


Forensic Services

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lt Gen NS Mkhwanazi


Financial Management & administration

lt Gen Pa ramikosi


lt Gen lJ Mothiba


Protection & Security Services

lt Gen KJ Sitole


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Maj Gen tJ de wit(acting)


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lt Gen Md Magadlela


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reHAbiliTATioN ceNTreCompiled by Lt Col TL Mathole

EHW: Social Work Services

what you are up againstIf you are reading this article, it is very likely that you have tried to convince a loved one to be admitted to a rehabilitation centre and they refused. Drugs, including alcohol, have an insidious/deceptive effect on a person. The need for the drug is what controls their thoughts and actions. Drink by drink or hit by hit, drugs or alcohol dulls a person’s senses and lowers his/her awareness. As awareness lowers, so does the person’s recognition of the trouble he/she is in.

The person also loses his/her sense of self-worth. He/she knows that he/she has harmed himself/herself and his/her loved ones. Therefore, his/her guilt often prevents him/her from being able to accept help. Once addiction has continued for a while, he/she feels like he/she is not worth helping and he/she does not want his/her family to spend any more money trying to help him/her. It is very common for the addicted person to stop caring if they live any longer, but once a little hope of recovery is there, they will begin to care again.

Some people ask for help, but then it is difficult to get them to take that final step to arrive at the rehabilitation centre. For some, especially opiate addicts, the idea of quitting and the accompanying withdrawal symptoms is more than they can bear. They may not really believe that they can ever enjoy life without drugs or alcohol, but it is certain that they are not enjoying it at present.

Prepare for an interventionThere is no magic way to sit down with an addicted person and instantly have them agree to going to a rehabilitation centre. The following arrangements will have to be made first:

• find the most suitable treatment programme. You need to find a suitable rehabilitation programme before you have that conversation with him/her. If your loved one has already relapsed after previous rehabilitation programmes, then you might have to consider a different type of programme. Look for one that gives your loved one enough time to learn sober living skills; a programme that does not discharge

this is a problem that is faced by families of the addicted around the world. it does not matter what drug is addicting their loved one, whether it be alcohol, heroin, pills, marijuana or synthetics. in an

overwhelming number of cases, it is difficult to get the addicted person to agree to be admitted to a rehabilitation centre. However, it can be done step by step and with courage and patience.

him/her after 28 days, regardless of whether or not he/she is ready. Choosing a drug-free programme is very beneficial. When the person returns home, he/she will not be reliant on substitute drugs to get through every day. He/she will have learned to manage life while sober, which is truly the best way to live.

• Make travel arrangements ahead of time. Decide whether someone will drive him/her or if a flight will be involved. Traveling to a rehabilitation centre alone is dangerous and uncertain. It is safe to say that nearly every addicted person will use their drug of choice on the way to the rehabilitation centre, unless it is prevented. Even if accompanied, he/she might try to sneak away to get high. The addicted person’s possessions should be inspected down to the last ballpoint pen before being packed.

• Gather support. When you select a programme, work out who can help you in your conversation with the addicted person. Who has the respect of the addicted person? A parent, uncle or aunt, a minister, coach, or big brother or sister? Anyone who might become overemotional or might back down, should be excused. They can help with other arrangements. Spouses of the addicted have very often been subjected to abuse – both men and women. It is important in these cases that other people be present when the conversation is held. Every person who is present must have the maturity and strength to listen to excuses, accusations and irrationality without giving in or fighting back. It is not an easy task, but it is vital to ensuring that the person walks through the door of the rehabilitation centre.

• Next, you will need to choose a time and place to confront the addicted person. It should be someplace where you will not be interrupted. Children should be removed from the area. As for the time, choose the hour when the individual is most likely to be sober.

• Set the time. Ensure that everyone agrees that there is only one acceptable goal; that the person enters the rehabilitation centre immediately. No excuses or alternatives will be listened to. Your united front is one of the most essential components of this meeting. If anyone has been enabling this person to continue using drugs by providing money or accommodation, they will need to agree to stop to give the group leverage at this meeting.

Meeting with the addictMeet with your loved one and put your cards on the table in a fair, objective and caring way. Point out the obvious harm being done and with kindness, remind the person of the life he/she used to enjoy. He/she will have to become used to the idea that he/she can have that life back again. Convince him/her of your support, love and willingness to help him/her and certainty that he/she can be sober and happy again.He/she may refuse and accuse people in the room or elsewhere of having caused his/her problems. They may

find fault with other people as a way of asserting their own correctness. Your job is simply to stand your ground and allow for only one outcome; the start of his/her rehabilitation programme.

The hold that drugs or alcohol has on the addicted person is so strong that even if he/she agrees, he/she will begin to think of reasons he/she cannot go immediately and that he/she will go in a week or two. This is 100% sure to turn into never. Stay strong and get the person into a car or onto an airplane.

Real problems may arise that make it difficult to leave immediately, such as the care of children or a business. It is important to eliminate those excuses before the meeting. Who would care for the children or business if the person were hospitalized with an overdose or jailed? The addicted person’s life may very well depend on family and friends being around him/her at this time.

Help him/her pack and arrive at the rehabilitation centre. Once he/she starts the programme, be prepared for him/her to complain about the staff and operations. Be alert for justified complaints and know who to ask for information on how he/she is doing. In most cases, these complaints are mere efforts to escape rehabilitation. More than one parent often succumbs to a guilt trip and brings the addicted person home before the rehabilitation programme has finished, only to watch the addicted person return to drug use immediately.

If your loved one could have stopped drinking or using drugs on his/her own, he/she would have done so. He/she needs complete rehabilitation to return to a productive, enjoyable life once again.

one more alternativeSometimes it simply takes the experience of a professional interventionist to bring about the result you want. There is no shame in realising that you gave your best effort and now you need help. The EHW Division’s Social Work Services can help you find an interventionist to ensure that you are helped. The rehabilitation centres’ drug-free rehabilitation programmes can also help you to bring your loved one home, armed with the skills to establish that enjoyable, sober life for himself/herself. Call your local social worker immediately to learn more about how the EHW Division’s Social Work Services can help turn the nightmare of addiction into new hope.

refereNce: NarcononShould you need any support or further information on substances,

please contact the divisional/provincial social worker or the Substance

Dependency Desk team members:

Lt Col TL Mathole at 012 393 5232/[email protected]

Maj RF Masenya at 012 393 5179/[email protected]

WO MG Lodi at 012 841 7233/[email protected]

WO D Seimela at 012 393 5191/Interventions Subsection: Social Work

Services.

You may also contact a social worker on standby duties strictly after hours at 082 301 2138.


Compiled by Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen

a person who wants to own a firearm, must first of all, undergo training at an accredited training institution. the training will provide you with

knowledge of the Firearms Control act, 2000 (act no 60 of 2000), train you in the use of the firearm and then test your theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the safe and efficient handling of a firearm.

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A fireArM liceNce?

in order to obtain a competency certificate to own a firearm licence, an applicant must be -

• 21 years or older (with the exception of dedicated hunters, dedicated sportsmen and private collectors – see those sections further in the document)

• a South African citizen or a holder of permanent South African citizenship

• trained by an accredited service provider for a proficiency certificate in terms of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act no 60 of 2000). This means that the person must have been trained in the theory and practical handling of a firearm in terms of the Firearms Control Act regarding one or more of the following categories:

1. Possession of a firearm or firearms 2. Trading in firearms 3. Manufacturing of firearms 4. Conducting business as a gunsmith.

• The holder of the competency certificate must have successfully completed all the relevant tests relating to his/her category of possession of firearms.

The competency certificate remains valid for the same period that the licence of the specific firearm is valid, as determined by the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act no 60 of 2000).

Once you receive your competency certificate from the accredited training institution, you may apply for a firearm licence at the South African Police Service (SAPS). You must complete a SAPS 271 form and submit it, with supportive documents, to the Designated Firearms Officer (DFO) at the police station closest to your home.

The following supportive documents must be submitted with the application for a firearm licence:

• A certified copy of the applicant’s identity book• two recent, unobscured, colour passport photographs

(not older than three months)• A proper motivation for the need/purpose of the firearm• A letter of appointment as executor if the firearm was

inherited• The original competency certificate obtained from an

accredited training institution.

When you hand in the application form and supporting documents to the DFO, he/she will take a full set of fingerprints

from you and issue you with a remittance advice. You will then be directed to the financial office at the police station to pay the prescribed fee. The receipt must be submitted to the DFO to ensure that the processing of the application will continue.

The DFO will instruct you to obtain and install a firearm safe that meets the standards set by the SABS, on your premises within 14 days of processing the application. He/she will carry out an inspection of your premises to ascertain that you met the requirements for a firearms safe.

requirements for firearm applications:Each category of firearm licence has specific requirements which must be met:

Section 13: licence to possess a firearm for self-defence• A person may only possess one firearm for the purpose

of this section (a shotgun which is not fully automatic or semi-automatic).

• This licence is valid for a period of five years from the date of issue, unless cancelled or terminated in terms of the Firearms Control Act. The competency certificate is also valid for five years.

Section 14: licence to possess a restricted firearm for self-defence

• A person may only possess one restricted firearm (semi-automatic rifle or semi-automatic shotgun).

• This licence is valid for two years, unless cancelled or terminated in terms of the Firearm Control Act.

Section 15: licence to possess a firearm for occasional hunting or sport shootingA person may possess four firearms for the purpose of this section. This means a handgun which is not fully automatic, a rifle or shotgun which is semi-automatic.

• The barrel, frame, or receiver of such a handgun, rifle or shotgun is regarded as a firearm, and must also be licensed.

• If a person is in possession of a firearm licence for self-defence in terms of section 13, he/she may apply for only three firearm licences for the purpose of this section.

• Applications in terms of section 13 and 15 collectively, may not exceed four firearms.

• The licence issued in terms of this section, is valid for a period of 10 years, unless cancelled or terminated in terms of the Firearms Control Act.

Additional supportive documents for occasional hunting• Proof of participation in hunting activities• A letter indicating where hunting will take place• A declaration of the species of game an applicant wishes

to hunt• A declaration from the farm owner where hunting will

take place• A detailed motivation regarding his/her interest in

hunting.

Additional supportive documents for sport shooting• Proof of participating in sport shooting activities• Written proof of the discipline of sports shooting in which

the applicant wishes to participate in• Proof of membership of a sport shooting association, club

or organisation• A detailed motivation regarding his/her interest in sport

shooting.

Section 16/section 16A: licence to possess a firearm for dedicated hunting or dedicated sport shooting/professional hunting

• A person may apply for a licence for a handgun, rifle or shotgun which is not fully automatic or semi-automatic. The shotgun may not be able to fire more than five shots in succession, without having to be reloaded.

• A separate barrel, frame or receiver of a handgun, rifle or shotgun is regarded as a firearm and must also be licensed.

• The Firearm Control Act does not put a limitation on the number of firearms a person may possess in this category.

• The licence issued in terms of this section, is valid for a period of 10 years, unless cancelled or terminated in terms of the Firearms Control Act.

Additional supportive documents in terms of section 16 and section 16A

• Documentary proof of dedicated membership of an accredited, professional hunting association or accredited professional shooting club/association.

Section 17: licence to possess a firearm in a private collection• A person may apply for a licence for any firearm which is

of a collectable value and approved for collection by an accredited collectors association and must belong to an accredited collectors association.

• In terms of the Firearms Control Act, a person may apply for a licence to collect certain prohibited firearms and devices contemplated in section 4 of the Act.

• The Act does not put a limitation on the number of firearms a person may possess under this category.

• The licence issued in terms of this section, is valid for a period of 10 years, unless cancelled or terminated in terms of the Act.

Section 19: licence to possess a firearm in a public collection• The Registrar may issue a licence to possess a firearm in

a public collection and a permit to possess ammunition in a public collection to a public collector.

• The firearm and ammunition may only be displayed in an accredited museum in accordance with such safety measures.

• A firearm in respect of this section, may only be used on an accredited shooting range.

• The holder of the permit may not possess more than 200

rounds of ammunition, unless the Registrar approves the possession of more ammunition in writing.

• The licence issued in terms of this section, is valid for a period of 10 years, unless cancelled or terminated in terms of the Act.

Section 20: licence to possess a firearm for business purpose)The Registrar may issue a licence in terms of this section, to -

• a security company• a person who is accredited to provide training in the use

of firearms• a person who is accredited to provide firearms in

theatrical, film or television productions• a person who is accredited as a game ranger• a person who is accredited to conduct business in hunting• any person who is accredited to use firearms for such

other business purpose as the Registrar may determine.

requirements for a security company:• Documentary proof of registration with SIRA.

requirements for training in the use of firearms, theatrical, film or television productions, as game ranger or to conduct business in hunting:

• A certified copy of all accreditation certificates• The surnames and identity numbers of all trainers in a

business• A motivation to substantiate the application.

Additional licencesA person may apply for additional licences in respect of section 13, 14, 15, 16 and 16A.The following are the requirements for additional licences:

• The applicant must reside at the same premises as the holder of the licence

• He/she must comply with all requirement/s for the issuing of the licence to possess the respective firearm/s

• Additional licences form part of the maximum number of firearms a person may have licences for in terms of the categories as stated above.

• The validity of the licences will be the same as that of the main licence issued.

• The licences will be cancelled if the main licence is cancelled or terminated in terms of the Act.

General requirements for reNeWAl of firearm licences:• Two recent, colour, passport-size photographs (not older

than three months)• A certified copy of the applicant’s official identity

document or passport on which the applicant’s photograph and particulars have been indicated

• A certified copy of the valid and relevant competency certificate

• A proper motivation indicating that the applicant has continued to comply with the set requirements of the original licence or permit

• Invitation letters from the farmers associations (section 15)

• Certified copy of the dedicated status from the relevant association (section 16)

• Certified copy of membership from the relevant association (section 16)

• Certified copy of the collector’s certificate – category A and category B (section 17).


StolEN copper cAble rECoVErEd iN CaPital ParK By Capt Karien van der Merwe

when ViSPol members of the wonderboom Police Station were called out to attend a domestic

violence complaint on Monday evening 14 March 2016, they had no idea that it would lead to the recovery of stolen copper cable and the arrest of two suspects.

When the police arrived at the scene in Capital Park, the family members allegedly turned on one another with accusations of money obtained through dishonest means. This led to the police conducting a search of the premises and discovering a heap of bags containing coils of stripped copper cable.

In absence of an officially appointed spokesperson for the Wonderboompoort Police Station, Capt Pierre Vigoureux of the Social Crime Prevention Section confirmed that the VISPOL members had seized the copper cable and had taken two suspects into custody, with Const Tladi of the Wonderboompoort Police Station being the arresting officer. “We want to thank the community, the CPF and the Metro Police Department for the collective role they had played in this success,” Capt Vigoureux said.

According to Lt Hennie Barkhuizen of the Wonderboompoort Police Station Crime Intelligence Unit, the suspects have already appeared in court. The case has been remanded until 19 April 2016 and the men remain in custody. The value of the stolen copper cable is estimated at R30 000.

Police members should always be on the lookout for clues when they attend a complaint, especially in cases of domestic violence. When tempers flare, personal grievances come to the fore with people tending to say more than they mean to, and this type of information may lead to the police

FlaSH NEwS FlaSH NEwS

making discoveries and arrests unrelated to the original reason for the callout. That being said, it is important that police members know the law and follow the correct procedure to book suspects and exhibits. Police members that shy away from making arrests because they feel overburdened by the administrative side of police work, unfortunately contribute to cases being lost in court and criminals walking free.

It is hoped that this success will help to restore the community’s faith in the police and lead to the closing down of the whole line of supply and demand, and not be limited to the arrest of the men who committed the theft. Copper cable theft is a serious issue that cripples our infrastructure and negatively influences our economy, and the police encourages the public to report any suspicious activities at their local police station or to call crime Stop at 08600 1011.

aNNUal prAYer daY For PoliCE SaFEtYArticle and photograph by Major Adel Myburgh

on tuesday morning, 8 March 2016, members from all over North west gathered at the white

Hall in brits to participate in the Provincial annual Prayer Service for police safety. there was a large representation of other departments, including the department of Correctional Services, the traffic department, disaster Management and Emergency Services. Members from the local CPF, Pastors and reverends from local churches and the family members of seven members who had passed away in the Mmakau and brits clusters during the past financial year, namely: Const Mokotedi (shot and killed while on duty at Mooinooi), Capt Maerman (died due to natural causes) and Const tlhoale (natural causes), wo Motsoai (natural causes), Const Shito (natural causes), wo Modikwe (natural causes) and wo Sithole (shot and killed while off duty). the Provincial Commissioner, lt Gen baile Motswenyane and her deputy Provincial Commissioners: Maj Gen Naidoo, Maj Gen Molefe and Maj Gen Molale, were also present.

The programme director was Capt (Rev) Loate. The programme commenced with the welcoming by Brig Emmanuel, the Acting Cluster Commander of Brits. She thanked the Provincial Commissioner for taking time off from her busy schedule to attend the prayer service and welcomed everyone present. The sermon was led by Maj (Rev) Esau, who read from Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I

am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes; I will help you with My righteous right hand.” Maj Esau said fear is our greatest enemy. It makes you disorientated and nervous and you cannot think properly. He said: “We as police members, need protection. Wherever you go, God is present at all times. He is with us and will give us strength”. After the service, intercessory prayers were said by various police chaplains to prevent police murders, for members’ morale, corruption, the health and wellness of members, as well as for the families of police employees. The Provincial Band, the Choir and the Brits Cluster Choir provided devotional music during the service.

The Provincial Commissioner responded by motivating members to continue to do well, like the Good Samaritan in the Bible. She said that the police and the community are family, “we must love one another and our deeds must show that we love one another. We must impress the Almighty, because He knows what is in your mind and one day we are all going to account for our deeds.” She also mentioned that Isaiah 41 must be interpreted at home. It says “At all times, do not fear, because He is with us.” We are the chosen ones, we took an oath. If God is for us, who can be against us? We must do our homework by reading the Bible and the police must lead by example.” The Provincial Commissioner also urged members to equip themselves with bullet-resistant vests, hand cuffs and firearms when reporting on duty. Maj Gen Molefe concluded the event by delivering the vote of thanks. She motivated the members by saying they must be strong. “You know your purpose, why you wear your uniform and badge. How can you be afraid if God is with us? He is with us in good and bad times. He is with us, everywhere”. She told the family members of deceased members that the police will remain their family. The police members must support them and grow in unity. She concluded by saying: “Together we must stand and fight in unity.”

North west conducted a church service last week to pray about things that affect members in their line of duty


lifeliNe –

SErViNG tHE SaPS aNd tHE CoMMUNitY aliKE

How is lifeline relevant to the SApS, and what kind of services does it offer?

One of lifeline’s aims is to engage communities in active dialogue and participation. As an example of this, Lucky Mabunda, one of lifeline’s staff members, gave talks on gender-based violence to 1200 police members last year. A further 500 police members were addressed about services related to trauma debriefing sessions for victims of business robbery.

lifeline provides a confidential telephone and face-to-face counseling service to any person who is in need of support. Services include:

• Rape crisis counseling• Trauma debriefing – groups or individual counseling• Youth Peer Education for Grade 9 – 12 learners• Bereavement counseling• Marriage/relationship counseling• HIV/Aids and other illnesses• Others - problems that do not fall into one of the

specialization areas are referred to the relevant service providers.

By Capt Karien van der Merwe

Are lifeline’s activities only based on a reactive approach?

Because of the high crime rate, most services developed from the need for debriefing services. But there are also various initiatives aimed at building emotional health and well-being among individuals and groups. These initiatives focus on seeking to understand the unique dynamics, strengths and challenges of a community. The needs of a rural community will obviously differ from that of a suburban group. The ideal is to stimulate growth for individuals and communities, build action teams and promote volunteerism. Promoting emotional intelligence and wellbeing through personal skills development from a young age play a big role in crime prevention.

School holidays pose extra challenges for the police with a lot of unsupervised children getting up to no good, committing shoplifting, housebreaking and vandalism. lifeline offers the School Holiday Project and the Youth Peer Project that address personal growth and basic listening skills, tailored for learners. There are also training courses for adults, for example the Lay-Counselling Skills Course that focuses on acquiring theoretical knowledge

and practical skills for effective counseling, such as active listening and empathy.

The Personal Growth Course is designed to enhance self-awareness and acceptance of others. It focuses on conflict management styles, emotional baggage and provides an opportunity for setting personal goals. It affords one the opportunity to become aware of one’s uniqueness, value and potential. “I would force myself to stay calm during violent public protests and other aggravating scenarios where people would attack us and set fire to our vehicles, and then my wife and kids would bear the brunt of my anger when I got home. I never thought I would attend such a course but when I realized my wife was serous about leaving me because of my anger issues, I agreed to try it out. Our budget doesn’t allow for expensive psychologists and co-payments, and so we did the lifeline course. My wife also did the course, and things are slowly getting better at home. The course showed me that there were some behavioural patterns that could be changed once I became aware of them and admitted that I had a choice in reacting differently when I was at home,” a POP member confided.

While some police members may try to comfort victims, the majority have become so desensitized by the gruesomeness of violent crime that the scene is processed mechanically and the victims mostly left to their own devices. “Our work load is just too heavy and we must shield ourselves from the emotions of victims, else we would crack,” seems to be the general consensus among police station personnel, detectives, LCRC personnel and FSL members. The majority of police members interviewed for this article said that crimes involving children, recovering burnt or decomposed bodies and attending vehicle accidents where body parts have to be retrieved from the wreckage cause them the most psychological trauma. “Managers who are appointed from outside and who have never done real police work, have no idea what we have to deal with,” was also a frequent

comment.

The slogan “Building Community Heart” reflects the caring attitude underlying lifeline’s contribution to society. Many of our police members at grassroots are dealing with deep psychological trauma on a daily basis, and it seems that the divide between their experiences and the expectations from management is growing wider by the day. One FSL technician known for his commitment and friendly nature recently shared a tiny bit of his struggle with colleagues and the presenters of a performance enhancement workshop: “We understand the results-driven attitude adopted by management. But we humbly ask management to take better care of us, and to take heed of our unique work challenges. For instance, when there are no personnel available to do post mortems at hospitals in order to provide the FSL with DNA samples for victim identification purposes, management expects us to perform those procedures. For example, I was commanded to extract the femur head of an 18-month-old baby that had died with its mother in a fire. I have not been trained to perform such procedures, but I had to obey management’s instruction. It was a terrible experience. Some time later, my family was shocked when I ran from the table when my wife served chicken. The chicken leg bone brought that traumatic experience to the surface and to this day I have nightmares about it. We are debriefed sometimes but the work load does not allow enough time to recover psychologically. We are only human yet there is no compassion or mercy for us, we must just keep going.” Considering the high incidence of stress-related sick leave, high suicide rate and high number of police members on ill-health retirement, it is hoped that our police members will not only keep lifeline’s number available to refer crime victims or witnesses for emotional support, but will also reach out for help themselves when they feel unsupported and overwhelmed.

NeeD A lifeliNe?

call 012 804 1853 to book a face-to-face appointment or 012 804 3619 for the crisis line.

“Have a care, have a care, the person sitting opposite you, might be

having bigger problems than you.” in South africa this is especially

true with challenges centering on basic survival for some, and on physical and emotional burnout

for others. Police members are caught in the middle of this violent society, where they are

expected to perform their duties with humanity and professionalism while trying to cope with their own

problems as well.

lifeline uses volunteer counsellors who are trained in listening skills. Volunteers who want to become Lifeline counsellors are required to attend the Personal Growth and Lay-Counselling Skills courses, which are presented at the LifeLine Watermeyer Centre and lifeline Queenswood Centre. The lifeline Pretoria head office is at the Watermeyer Centre with drop-in centres in Soshanguve, Queenswood and Mamelodi. (Please contact the number provided for information about services in other parts of the country.) Civilians or police members who are interested in attending the courses can contact the lifeline Pretoria office at 012 804 1853 or send an email to [email protected] or visit www.lifelinepta.org.za

“We are not interested in feel-good information some office worker has copied from the internet, we are in need of practical support for ourselves and for victims

of serious crime such as rape. Practical support plays a major part in successful prosecution, especially in cases of domestic violence, business robbery and rape, because the victims often recall important information

later if they are properly debriefed,” one veteran detective added. In this sense, community-based support services are becoming increasingly important to bridge the gap between the needs of police members and the community. One such

service is lifeline, a non-governmental, non-profit organization.


MiSSiNG perSoNSPlEaSE HElP US loCatE tHEM…

The missing person went with friends to the beach to swim and was allegedly caught by a current and was not seen again. He was wearing a pink t-shirt, orange vest and cream trousers.

Swartkop 3/3/2016Investigating officer: Sgt MB NyokaTel: 041 408 8355

(9) Male

last seen : 2016-02-18

UMiNATHi lUGeDle

The missing person left home and has not been seen since. She was wearing a pink and black t-shirt

Umlazi 316/3/2016Investigating Officer : Lt SD GovenderTel : 031 908 0077

(14) Female

last seen : 2016-03-19

NoNJAbUlo lUTHUli

The missing person left to go to church and never returned home. She was wearing blue jeans and a white t-shirt.

Umlazi 510/3/2016Investigating Officer: Lt SD GovenderTel: 031 908 0077

(16) Female

last seen : 2016-03-12

bUlelWA GWAlA

The missing person left his home in Bloemfontein by bus to go to Port Elizabeth and was not seen again.

Park Road 1/3/2016Investigating officer: WO N HambidgeTel: 051 507 6779

(38) Male

last Seen: 2016-03-07

MicHeAl JoHANNeS coMbriNk

The missing person left home and has not been seen since. He was wearing a blue t-shirt, black trousers and black sport shoes

Temba 15/3/2016Investigating Officer: WO SM Siphanda Tel: 012 717 9146

(18) Male

last seen: 2016-03-28

kGoMoTSo SilUS MokoeNA

The missing person left home and has not been seen since. She was wearing blue jeans, a black jacket and grey shoes.

Ermelo 1/3/2016Investigating Officer: Const P Maharaj Tel: 017 819 7803

(23) Female

last Seen : 2016-03-04

YUTHikA SiDHoo

Missing person left home and has not been seen since. He was wearing blue jeans.

Bekkersdal 2/3/2016Investigating Officer: WO AM MarumoTel: 011 755 0000

(24) Female

last seen: 2016-02-08

THATo THUlile MAiTUkANe

Missing person went to the spaza shop and was not seen again. He was wearing a black t-shirt, blue trousers and white sport shoes.


(27) Male

last seen: 2016-01-30

brAiN bUlelANi TSHeZi

Missing person went out to drink and took his father’s vehicle, he made an accident and ran away. He was wearing black jeans, a red t-shirt, a blue denim jacket and red shoes.

Umlazi 1322/3/2016Investigating Officer: Lt SD GovenderTel: 031 908 0077

(28) Male

last seen: 2016-03-20

MZWANDile MTHeMbU

(23) Female

last seen : 2014-09-01

MoDieGi bANDA

The missing person left home and has not been seen since.

Bushbuckridge 1/3/2016Investigating Officer: WO WK Mashego Tel: 013 799 5579

Missing person left his home and never returns. He was wearing a blue overall.

Park Road 8/3/2016Investigating Officer: WO LM BothaTel: 051 507 3064

(32) Male

last Seen: 2016-03-05

JAcobUS JoHANNeS bArNArD

Missing person left home and has not been seen since. He was wearing blue jeans.


(25) Male

last Seen: 2016-02-28

lUNGelo cebo SiGWebelASaPSHoFa aNd CtraCK’S pArTNerSHip floUriSHeS

the partnership between the South african Police Service (SaPS) and Ctrack continues

to flourish and is yielding positive results. this was revealed at the event held in Centurion, Pretoria where kits were handed over. at the event, Ctrack announced its continued support to the South african Police Service’s Head office Football association (SaPSHoFa) through the sponsorship of soccer kits and other soccer accessories.

Ctrack is a South African-based company and a subsidiary of Novatel Wireless Inc, specialising in vehicle tracking, fleet management and insurance telematics. To date, the company has sold over one million tracking devices, of which 45 000 were installed in the SAPS’s fleet, to consumers and fleet owners.

The company handed 21 soccer kits, 75 medals, 15 soccer balls, 10 whistles and five sets of soccer goal nets to SAPSHOFA for the 2016 season, as part of cementing the three-year partnership. “As an organisation, we realised the importance of physical fitness and how it affects the performance and safety of our country’s police officers. In the law enforcement field, fitness has a direct impact on job performance. Police officers need to perform physical duties such as running and climbing almost every day,” said Mr Hein Jordt, Managing Director of Ctrack Fleet Management Solutions.

He went further and added that the SAPS’s members are required to be physically fit to deliver on its core business and, therefore, Ctrack is proud to be associated with them and play a role in promoting physical fitness within the organisation. “Soccer is the most widely played sport in

By WO Stephen Maluleka Photograph(s) WO Tinyiko Mathebula

South Africa and it is followed with passion. Fans often drive very long distances to watch it. As part of our sponsorship, Ctrack will support the Head Office league, an affiliate of SAFA,” added Jordt.

Speaking at the event, former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goal poacher Jerry ‘Legs of thunder’ Sikhosana, encouraged physical fitness and reminded police members that they are role models to the younger generation. “The policemen and policewomen donning these kits very likely have children at home who look up to them as their role models. Through their parents’ example, the children can learn the important life lessons. Sport teaches us about hard work, dedication and relying on others,” he said.

The 1995 CAF Champions League Winner added: “Sport like soccer, plays an important role in promoting nation building, social cohesion and a healthy lifestyle, and more importantly, soccer helps to keep children off the streets and away from drugs and violence. This is particularly true and important in the developing world.”

Representing the SAPS at the handover celebration, Human Resource and Development’s (HRD) Colonel Ashley Mokoena expressed his appreciation by saying: “We acknowledge the partnership that has been established between the SAPS and Ctrack, that is always willing to sponsor our sport activities. The purpose of the SAPSHOFA Ctrack handover ceremony is in line with the strategic approach of our organisation, which is to ensure that all police personnel are physically fit and healthy.”

Mr Hein Jordt concluded by saying, “Ctrack’s sponsorship will go a long way in ensuring that police officers will perform better on the job and maintain a persuasive professional image of strength and vigour. From our prior years’ involvement, we know that this initiative helps to promote health and fitness in the wider communities too.”

SaPSHoFa league representatives with soccer legend Jerry Sikhosana and Managing director of Ctrack Fleet Management Solutions Hein Jordt

SaPS’ management with Ctrack’ management and the SaPSHoFa league team representatives wearing the new kit sponsored by Ctrack.

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WANTeD for robberYoScAr oliver NDlovUinvestigating officer:WO D Mtembile011 279 6400078 838 2891

the South african Police Service (SaPS) request urgent assistance from members of the public in tracing the following alleged perpertrators wanted in connection with various criminal offences committed countrywide.

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WANTeD for HoUSebreAkiNGTHAbiSo JAcob MAbUSeinvestigating officer: WO S Malapane013 934 4130082 318 9620

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investigating officer: WO A Henn017 647 9922082 458 6549

WANTeD for DeAliNG iN illeGAl SUbSTANceJoSepH HeiNricH cloeTeinvestigating officer: Sgt AM Gomba011 977 5468082 822 6332

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WANTeD for DeAliNG iN illeGAl SUbSTANcebHeki NeNeinvestigating officer: Const TR Sangweni017 629 3020079 852 9660

WANTeD for DeAliNG iN illeGAl SUbSTANceAlAN SYkeSinvestigating officer: WO TD Makobela011 977 5467082 822 6332

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