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Deputy Ministers Jeffery and Mathale to Give Feedback on Efforts to End Violent Crimes in Richmond Local Municipality

(2023-05-03)

The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr John Jeffery, and the Deputy Minister of Police, Mr Cassel Mathale, will as part of government's efforts to end violent crimes, jointly host the Criminal Justice Stakeholder Engagement on Friday, 05 May 2023, at Richmond Sports Complex (Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal Province).


Extension of the closing date for submission of comments on the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Amendment Bill, 2022

(2022-12-14)

The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service has extended the period for submission of comments on the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Amendment Bill. The date of submission has now been extended to 15 January 2023.


Speaker Notes for Police Minister General Bheki Cele on the occasion of the Annual Police Day Commemorations hosted in Pretoria on 27 January 2022

(2022-01-27)

Good morning Maphoyisa! To all of you who wear this blue uniform and serve this nation with integrity and pride. Today is the day that we celebrate YOU! This day is set aside to appreciate ALL serving members as well as to pay homage to those who have fallen.


Parliament on containment of fire

(2022-01-06)

The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service distances itself from the interview which was conducted on SABC News programme, on the 3rd of January 2022 with Mr Benjamin Ntuli, a Chief Director responsible for Intersectoral Coordination and Strategic Partnerships.


Media Invitation

(2021-10-22)

Media Invitation: Police Minister leads Ministerial Imbizo in Loskop, KwaZulu-Natal. The Minister of Police General Bheki Cele will on Friday, 22 October 2021, host a Crime Prevention Community Engagement in Loskop in the KwaZulu- Natal province.


Media Invitation

(2021-10-22)

Media Invitation: Deputy police minister leads ministerial Imbizo in Vaalwater The Deputy Minister of Police Mr Cassel Mathale will on Friday, 22 October 2021, host a Crime Prevention Community Engagement in Vaalwater in the Limpopo province.


Firearms Control Amendment Bill, 2021

(2021-25-06)

“Following the publication of the Firearms Control Amendment Bill on 21 May 2021, the Civilian Secretariat Police Service received a number of requests for information with particular interest in the Witwatersrand School of Governance (WSG) of 2015 and the Firearms Committee Research Reports of 2016 which formed the basis of the amendments.


Thousands of South Africans Add their Voices to the Firearms Control Amendment Bill

(2021-05-25)

The Police Ministry is encouraged by the thousands of submissions already made by members of the public, to the Firearms Control Amendment Bill, 2021. Since the Bill was published in the Gazette for comments on Friday 21 May 2021, over 17 thousand written submissions have been received and this number is growing by the day.


Availability of the Firearms Control Amendment Bill, 2021 and the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Amendment Bill, 2021 on the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Website

(2021-05-24)

The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service hereby acknowledges without prejudice comments by media on the non-availability of the two above mentioned bills on our website.


Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 12 May 2021

(2021-05-13)

1.1. Cabinet has reconfirmed the commencement of Phase 2 of Vaccine Roll-Out programme on Monday, 17 May 2021. This phase will commence with the vaccination of persons 60 years of age and older and the national and provincial departments of Health will communicate the information about the location of more than three thousand (3000) the vaccination centres.


Release of Crime Statistics for the First Quarter of 2020/2021

(2020-08-14)

Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, will today, Friday 14 August, 2020 present the quarterly crime statistics, reflecting crimes that occurred from 1st of April to end of June 2020. These statistics will show the crime levels during the time when the country was placed under Lockdown Level 5, 4 and 3 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Minister Cele to give an update on the Levels of Compliance And Adherence to the Covid-19 Lockdown Regulations in the Country

(2020-05-20)

Police Minister, General Bheki Cele will hold a virtual media briefing to give an update on how far police have come in enforcing the COVID-19 Disaster Management Lockdown Regulations, following the ministerial visits to provinces to assess enforcement and compliance to the regulations.


Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Management is Saddened by the Loss of two SAPS Members to the Covid-19 Pandemic

(2020-05-17)

The Secretary for Police Service, Mr Alvin Rapea conveys his sincerest condolences to the families and loved ones of the South African Police front liners whom we recently lost in the pertinent call of duty during the CODID-19 pandemic.


Police Committee emphasises need to Heighten Enforcement of Regulations on Private Security Companies

(2020-05-14)

Parliament, Thursday, 14 May 2020 - The Portfolio Committee on Police has emphasised to the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) to heighten its enforcement of regulations on private security companies.


Police Minister, General Bheki Cele clarifies the misinterpretation of the apology to the Muslim community

(2020-04-28)

Pretoria - Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele reiterates strongly, the condemnation of the recent Muslim gathering as it is indeed against the COVID-19 Disaster Management Act and must therefore be condemned at all costs.


Ministerial imbizo and launch of the 2019/2020 safer festive season operations

(2019-11-05)

POLOKWANE - The Deputy Minister of Police, Mr Cassel Mathale, accompanied by the MEC for Transport and Community Safety Mr Namane Dickson Masemola, Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant General Fannie Masemola and the Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba hosted the Ministerial Imbizo under the theme "Zizojika izinto" aimed at addressing issues of Gender Based Violence, murder, rape and trio crimes. The event was also used for the Provincial Launch of Festive Season Operations.


SAPS men pledge to intensify efforts in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

(2019-09-17)

Through it''s Men for Change structure, the South African Police Service (SAPS) men held a mobilisation awareness campaign in Pretoria. The awareness campaign led by men in blue sought to raise awareness on the scourge of violence, with a view of mobilising society to play an active role in assisting the work of the Police in detecting, preventing and fighting Gender-Based Violence within communities. The campaign brought together 1500 men in blue from various stations components and divisions from various parts in Gauteng. Police trainees who are yet to graduate from Tshwane SAPS Training Academy also formed part of the campaign.


Deputy President David Mabuza today, Sunday 01 September 2019, officiated at the annual South African Police Service Commemoration Day at the SAPS Memorial Site, Union Buildings, Pretoria.


Bid for rape and other evidence collection kits granted

(2019-08-18)

The South African Police Service had, Friday last week, entered into a procurement contract with a company to supply a variety of evidence collection kits.


Media statement of the JCPS Cluster Ministers

(2019-05-13)

Thanking South African Voters on the Successful Sixth General Elections


Everything in place and ready for Election Day 2019

(2019-05-07)

Tshwane (National Results Operations Centre) - The Electoral Commission calls on every registered voter


Media Statement by the Inter Ministerial Committee on Political Killings in Kwazulu- Natal, Thursday, 28 March 2019

(2019-03-28)

I address this media briefing this morning on behalf of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) which was appointed by the President of the Republic of South Africa;


Media Statement delivered by Police Minister Bheki Cele on the subject of SAPS Promotions, at the Press Conference held at Gauteng Provincial Office, Parktown, Johannesburg on Thursday 14 March 2019

(2019-03-14)

Programme Director; The National Commissioner of the SAPS; General Khehla Sitole, SAPS Top Management All members of the SAPS; Labour Unions Representatives, Ladies and Gentleman Members of the Media


Joint media Statement issued by the office of the Minister and National Commissioner of Police

(2019-03-13)

Pretoria: 13 March 2019 - The Minister and the National Commissioner of Police have welcomed the arrest of Vusi Reginald Mathibela also known as "Vusi Khekhe" after he handed himself over to the police in Germiston last night.


Traditional Policing Concept Launched in Eastern Cape

(2018-12-10)

Pretoria: 10 December 2018 - The Department of Police launched the Traditional Policing Concept in Nqadu Great Place, Willowvale in the Eastern Cape on Friday, 7 December 2018. Which has been developed as a model for policing in rural traditionally led communities, as partners in the fight against crime.


Speaker Notes by the Minister of Police, Minister Bheki Cele Report on Status of National Stabilisation Interventions

(2018-11-06)

The National Commissioner of Police, General Sitole All Deputy National Commissioners The Head: Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations All SAPS members and personnel Members of the media Ladies and gentlemen


Police Committee calls for visible and community policing to be intensified

(2018-10-12)

Parliament, Friday, 12 October 2018 – The Portfolio Committee on Police is of the view that police visibility in communities and effective community policing should be intensified.


Suspects to appear for Durban bomb scares and Verulam Mosque attack

(2018-10-08)

PRETORIA – Nineteen (19) suspects are due to appear at the Verulam Magistrate Court in connection with a series of the discovery of several explosive devices in Durban as well as the deadly mosque attack in Verulam.


Minister of Police Bheki Cele welcomes the arrest of 12 CIT suspects

(2018-10-06)

Minister of Police General Bheki Cele has welcomed the arrest of 12 suspects through a multidisciplinary operation in Midrand on Friday, 05 October 2018.


Media Statement

(2018-09-20)

The Deputy Minister of Police, Mr Bongani Mkongi in his Budget Vote Debate Speech on the 15 May 2018 stated that "our country continues to bury its children," citing the incidents of brutal killings reported in our learning institutions.


Speaking Notes by the Minister of Police

(2018-09-13)

Minister of Defence, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Ngqakula; Minister of Justice, Mr Michael Masutha; Minister of State Security Agency, Ms Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba; Acting Premier of KZN, Mr Sihle Zikalala;


Speaking Notes by the Minister of Police: National Summit on crime and violence prevention: 13 September 2018

(2018-09-13)

Our gathering today, is a symbolic gesture of how serious we are about the integrated, collaborative nature we envisage in terms of policing going forward. Under the theme “building safer communities through an integrated, developmental approach to violence and crime prevention”.


Minister of Police to host the National Summit on Crime and Violence Prevention

(2018-09-12)

The Minister of Police Mr. Bheki Cele will on the 13-14 September 2018 host a two day National Summit on Crime and Violence Prevention, at Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Boksburg in Gauteng Province. The summit will be held under the theme “Building safer communities through an integrated, developmental approach to crime and violence prevention”.


Media Statement from the Department Of Police

(2018-09-11)

Cape Town, Tuesday 11 September 2018: The Minister of Police, Mr Bheki Cele, MP today presented the 2017/2018 crime statistics to the Portfolio Committee on Police, and thereafter hosted a media briefing in Parliament together with the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Khehla Sitole.


Proposed joint media communiqué of the meeting between the Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Mozambique and the Minister of Police of the Republic of South Africa

(2018-08-10)

The Meeting between His Excellency Jaime Basílio Monteiro, Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Mozambique and the Honourable Bhekokwakhe Hamilton Cele, Minister of Police of the Republic of South Africa, took place on the 10th August 2018 at the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Mozambique.


Stabilisation Operations on CIT's Yield Positive Results

(2018-06-17)

Pretoria: 17 July 2018 - The stabilisation operations around the country to deal with serious and violent crimes, particularly cash-in-transit robberies, has again proved to be very successful.


Police Minister Bheki Cele strongly condemns the killing of ANC MP Comrade Sibusiso Radebe

(2018-06-20)

The Minister of Police General Bheki Cele strongly condemns the killing of 40 year old Comrade Goodwill Sibusiso Radebe which took place on Tuesday, 19 July 2018 around 19h30 in Roodepoort, Johannesburg west. The motive of the killing is still unknown at this stage and investigations are underway.


Police Minister Bheki Cele applauds swift action by the police in bringing Law and OrderaAt Van Reenen Pass

(2018-06-21)

Minister of Police General Bheki Cele has applauded swift action by the police in maintaining law and order, this follows tough action that resulted to an arrest of truck drivers and impounding of several trucks that were blockading the N3 at Van Reenen Pass yesterday ( 20 June 2018).


Minister of Police, Minister Bheki Cele on the stabilization approach on the crime in South Africa

(2018-06-04)

During the recent past, South Africa has been plagued with serious and violent crimes, particularly aggravated robberies which has instilled fear in our innocent, vulnerable and law-abiding citizens of our country.


Joint Media Statement issued by the office of the Minister of Police and the office of the National Police Commissioner

(2018-05-17)

Pretoria: 17 May 2018 - The Minister of Police, Mr Bheki Cele and the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Khehla John Sitole, learnt with shock and deep sadness of the callous murder of a Senior Manager in the police, who was attacked last night in Soweto, Gauteng.


Police Committee Dissuades Threats Against Foreign Shop Owners

(2018-05-16)

Parliament, Wednesday, 16 May 2018 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Francois Beukman, has raised concerns regarding brazen threats against foreign spaza shop owners in Durban’s northern townships. The committee dissuades any kind of threat of violence against any person within the borders of the country.


Committees Condemn Political Killings in Kwazulu-Natal

(2018-05-15)

Parliament, Tuesday, 15 May 2018 - The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services and the Portfolio Committee on Police have noted with grave concern the politically motivated killings in KwaZulu-Natal.


Minister Cele takes crime imbizo to TUT

Police Minister Bheki Cele will on Friday host a social crime prevention imbizo at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in Soshanguve.
The imbizo follows an invitation by the students who raised serious complaints with the Minister about crime incidences that have turned the campus into a mini war zone with multiple cases of women abuse on the rise.


Police Minister Bheki Cele announces the immediate and indefinite closure of major taxi routes in Mthatha ahead of the Easter Weekend

Police Minister Bheki Cele has announced the immediate and indefinite closure of major taxi routes in Mthatha and surrounding areas which are currently involved in ongoing conflicts which have resulted in the killing of more than 60 people since it erupted in 2016. The affected routes are the R61 and the N2 junction to Maclear and Tsolo respectively.


Police Minister Bheki Cele urges the new members of Public Order Policing Reserve Unit to draw the line between policing and politics

The Minister of Police, the honourable Bheki Cele has urged the new members of the Public Order Policing (POP) Reserve Unit to draw the line between policing and politics, this follows the launch of the new units which will be deployed in provinces with the aim of increasing police personnel at station level to maintain law and order.


Police Minister General Bheki Cele Commends Swift Police Action and Encourages them to hold Firm to the Ideals of Serve and Protect

The Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele commends and applauds police action in apprehending the suspects that killed Captain Mhlanzi who was buried in Umsinga in KwaZulu-Natal this past Sunday. A specialized team led by Members of the National Intervention Unit exchanged fire with the suspects in KwaMashu yesterday which resulted in the killing of 3 suspects and two of them arrested.


Minister of Police General Bheki Cele Issues a Strong Warning against All Operators of Fake Twitter Accounts Operating in his name

The Minister of Police General Bheki Cele has noted with concern and further issued a strong warning against all the culprits who are operating fake Twitter accounts impersonating him. The Minister has expressed his disappointment and utter disgust at some of the Twitter posts from the fake accounts.


Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, MP, is delighted by a Take Down in the Ngcobo Police Murders

Minister of Police, Fikile Mbalula has welcomed the Take Down in the Ngcobo Police murder. On the 21 February 2018, South Africans woke up to the most tragic news, where the state was under attack. Five (5) police officers were murdered at Engcobo Police station in the Eastern Cape.


Minister of Police, MP, Fikile Mbalula, Strongly Condemns The Killing of 5 Police Officers at Engcobo, Eastern Cape

The Minister of Police, Minister Fikile Mbalula today woke up to the most horrifying news, five (5) Police from Engcobo, Eastern Cape were attacked at Engcobo Police station. A group of armed suspects entered the police station in the early hours of this morning. Three members were killed instantly, the suspects made off with a police van taking two other members. The two police officers were later found dead with gunshot wounds. Today Minister Fikile Mbalula will be visiting Engcobo, Eastern Cape.


Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, MP, Welcomes the Conviction of Former Western Cape Provincial Commissioner. Cape Town, Western Cape

The Minister of Police, Mr. Fikile Mbalula welcomes the conviction of former Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Mr. Arno Lamoer. Yesterday, the Western Cape High Court found Arno Lamoer guilty of corruption. However, he was not found guilty of racketeering and money laundering . Earlier in the month he pleaded guilty to a charge of corruption.


UPDATE: Postponement of the report back to people of Mhlabuyalingana

Due to ongoing developments in parliament and our Country, the Minister would like to postpone the report back to people of Mhlabuyalingana. A new date will be communicated in due course.


Ongoing SAPS AND DPCI Operations

The DPCI (Hawks) working with the NPA in the so-called ‘State of Capture’ investigations commenced to serve warrants of arrests on thirteen (13) suspects yesterday in Bloemfontien and Johannesburg relating to the Vrede Dairy Project.


Criminal charges against Lt. General Phahlane and Brigadier Phahlane

Minister of Police, Fikile Mbalula has noted that the NPA today preferred charges against former Acting National Police Commissioner Phahlane and Brigadier Phahlane on allegations of corruption and fraud allegedly committed at the time when General Phahlane was Divisional Commissioner of SAPS Forensic Services.


Police Minister speaks on Phahlane’s case

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has noted the charges by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) against former acting National Police Commissioner Kgomotso Phahlane.


Minister Fikile Mbalula Assures Support To All Law Enforcement Agencies

Minister of Police, Fikile Mbalula sends his full support to the SAPS, DPCI (Hawks) including the SIU and counterparts in the NDPP’s office, the NPA on all efforts towards stamping the authority of the State towards ridding our society of corruption in the public service and general criminality that has engulfed our nation.


Minister Mbalula to Intervene in Cross-Border Criminality in Mangozi KZN

The Minister of Police Mr Fikile Mbalula together with the South African Police Service National Police Commissioner, General. Khehla Sitole visited the community of Manguzi in KwaZulu Natal following requests by the community to meet with the police leadership.


Minister Mbalula Outlines Government Policing Interventions in Mogale City

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula accompanied by the leadership of the South African Police Service ( SAPS ) returned to Mogale City as per commitment made by him to its residents when he was with them to listen to concerns arising from anti-drug protests in the area.


Police Committee on Launch of Operation Fiela II

(2018-01-23)

Parliament, Tuesday, 23 January 2018 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Francois Beukman, has noted the launch of the second phase of Operation Fiela by the Ministry of Police in conjunction with other crime prevention and security departments.


January Announcements SAPS

(2018-01-17)

First, allow us to wish you a wonderful and safe new year. Thank you once again for responding positively to my invitation. Before I deal with the primary matters of this conference.


Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, MP, visited Maponya Mall and Sandton City Mall, as part of an Anti-Crime Festive season campaign to raise awareness about safety

(2017-12-05)

For a long period the position of Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection. The National Commissioner General Sitole days into his post decided to fill this strategic vacancy following Minister Mbalula’s priority plan for the SAPS department.


Minister of Police Hon. Fikile Mbalula Welcomes the Appointment of two Leutenant Generals to fill critical posts in the fight against Crime

(2017-12-02)

For a long period the position of Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection. The National Commissioner General Sitole days into his post decided to fill this strategic vacancy following Minister Mbalula’s priority plan for the SAPS department.


Ministry of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, MP, met the leadership of Transvaal Agricultural Union (TAU), to discuss the national rural safety strategy and killing of farmers

(2017-11-29)

Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula today met the leadership of Transvaal Agricultural Union (TAU). This engagement forms part of an ongoing meetings the Minister of Police has been having with different stakeholders.


Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, MP, congratulate the efforts of a Provincial Project task team deployed in the far North of Kwazulu Natal Province

(2017-11-29)

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula congratulate the Provincial Task Team deployed in the Far North of KwaZulu Natal Province for arresting dangerous criminals. The team consist of Tactical Response Team, National Intervention Unit, and Public Order Policing. This team was assembled after five people were fatally wounded about a week ago. Yesterday the team made a breakthrough after receiving a tip off from community members.


Minister Mbalula Salutes SAPS On The Festive Season Operations Campaign Successes

(2017-11-13)

The Minister of Police Mr Fikile Mbalula is motivated by the continued efforts by the South African Police Service (SAPS ) in the fight against crime. Following the National Launch of Operation Festive, the SAPS in Limpopo made numerous successes in the fight against crime.


Media statement of clarity by Minister Fikile Mbalula, MP the alleged travel sponsorship

(2017-10-10)

EWN reporter published a story alleging that as Minister of Sports and Recreation then, Minister Fikile Mbalula received a travel sponsorship of a total of R680 000 from a company associated with a company that has a business relationship with sports administrator SASCOC and that could pertain a potential conflict of interest on the part of the Minister as a member of Parliament and the Executive.


Minister of Police Mr Fikile Mbalula Requests the support of SANDF in the combatting of crime in the Gauteng and Western Cape Province

(2017-10-10)

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula has requested the support of South African National Defense Force (SANDF) to combat crime to two of the most crime stubborn provinces, Gauteng and Western Cape.


Appointment of Judge Frans Diale Kgomo to investigate complaints relating to the Directorate For Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI)

(2017-10-06)

The South African Police Services Act, Chapter 17 L which deals with mechanisms for the public to channel their complaints against the DPCI (HAWKS) conduct. The Act calls upon the Minister of Police to appoint a retired judge to perform this function.


Minister of Police statement to the Portfolio Committee on Police event of the tabling of annual reports

(2017-10-06)

The Minister of Police is enabled in his duties by the Constitution of the Republic whose preamble states that, police services are to be provided throughout the national territory of the Republic to enable five key deliverables


Minister of Police Minister Fikile Mbalula launches a social media campaign #MYPOLICESTATION

(2017-10-05)

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula today launched a social media campaign, #MyPoliceStation calling South Africans to report service delivery complaints. This is critical as many people visit Police station in distress.


The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, MP, mourns with the community of Phillipi and family of the deceased

(2017-10-03)

The Minister of Police Mr. Fikile Mbalula met and engaged with the community of Marikana in Philippi Cape Town. The meeting and engagement followed tragic criminal acts where people where shot and killed.


The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, MP, shocked by the shooting of 11 people in Phillipi East, Western Cape

(2017-09-30)

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, has woken up to shocking news that 11 people died in a series of shootings at Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East.


Press Statement by the Minister

(2017-09-26)

I am joined by the Minister of Tourism Ms Thoko Xasa, the Lt General Gary Kruser, and Ambassador of Kingdom of Netherlands Marisa Gerads.


Minister of Police, Fikile Mbalula met with Agrisa leadership to discuss the National Rural Safety Strategy

(2017-09-20)

Minister of Police, Fikile Mbalula met the leadership of AgriSA, which represent 28 000 farmers and 1000 farmer associations. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss The National Rural Safety Strategy which includes commercial farming communities.


The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, congratulates the hawks on arresting three bodyguards from Durban

(2017-09-19)

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, would like to congratulate our elite unit the Hawks. Hawks members from Durban Organised Crime (National Bureau for Illegal Firearms Crimes and Priority Violent Crimes) and National Intervention Unit members have arrested three suspects for unlawful possession of firearms.


Erstwhile Lt. General B Ntlemeza releaved from SAPS following SCA decision

(2017-09-19)

The matter of General Ntlemeza has been a marathon legal case where General Ntlemeza was interdicted from exercising any power or discharging any function or duty as the Head of DPCI this case also sought to have the decision of the Minister to appoint General Ntlemeza as the Head of DPCI to be reviewed and set aside.


Suspect in Sindiso Magaqa and others attempted murder case linked

(2017-09-18)

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, wish to congratulate the police in linking up a suspect into the attempted murder of Sindiso Magaqa (36), Nontsikelelo Mafa (27) and Jabu Msiya (44) has been positively identified.


Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, MP, Perturbed by firearm loss from Cape Town Police Stations

(2017-09-11)

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula has noted with dismay reports of 33 firearms disappearing from two Police Stations (Bellville South and Mitchell’s Plain) in Cape Town.


The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, MP, warns those who vow to avenge the death of Sandile Bhengu, who is a gang leader in Kwazulu Natal

(2017-09-07)

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, has taken note of rumours making their rounds in the social media, that a plan has been put in place to avenge the death of a criminal, Sandile Bhengu. Minister Mbalula wants to reassure the residents of Umlazi that threats made to commit more crime, such as carjackings, the theft of motor vehicles and the killing of police officials, will not be tolerated.


“The SAPS’s Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offence’s Unit to receive more resources to clamp down on Gender-Based Violence” vows Minister FA Mbalula

(2017-08-18)

“AYIHLOME AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE”

Friday, 18 August 2017: The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, will ensure that additional resources are directed to the SAPS’s Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offence’s Unit (FCS). This in a bid to identify cases concerning the abuse of women and children more rapidly to reduce the number of deaths emanating from Gender-Based Violence.


Police Stations to Prioritize Gender-Based Violence Cases

(2017-08-17)

“Each domestic beating is a potential murder, each domestic sexual abuse of a child is a potential rape and infanticide”, Minister FA Mbalula

Pretoria, Thursday 17 August 2017; The Action Indaba on Gender Based Violence and Protection of Vulnerable Groups is currently underway in Centurion. The Action Indaba is being hosted under the theme ‘AYIHLOME AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE’, which loosely means, “Lets stage a war against Gender-Based Violence”.


Police clarify issues around alleged Sandton assault

The Ministry of Police on Wednesday clarified a number of issues around the confusion surrounding a prominent Zimbabwean woman. This follows an assault case that was opened by a 20-year-old South African who alleges that she was assaulted by the woman at a hotel in Sandton in which she apparently sustained injuries to her face.


Update on the matter of an alleged assault in Sandton

(2017-08-16)

The Ministry of Police wishes to make the following update on the matter as reported:


Remarks by Minister Fikile Mbalula on the unveiling of the policy on reducing barriers to the reporting of sexual offenses and domestic violence - Eldoradopark

(2017-08-11)

Today we are publishing the Policy on Reducing Barriers to the Reporting of Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence.This is a significant milestone in Government’s efforts to bring to an end this on-going scourge against South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens.


Minister of Police, Minister Fikile Mbalula statement regarding the alleged assault by Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Mr Mduduzi Manana

(2017-08-06)

The Minister of Police, Mr. Fikile Mbalula has noted the disturbing allegations of assault leveled against the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Mr. Mduduzi Manana. A case of assault has been opened with the South African Police Service ( SAPS).The alleged assault took place at 04:00am, the 06th of August 2017, in Cubana Fourways, Johannesburg, Gauteng.


The Minister of Police's statement regarding the Passing away of Dumi Masilela

(2017-08-03)

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, has learnt with great shock and sadness of the passing away of Mr Dumi Masilela, who was killed in an attempted hijacking on Wednesday evening, 2 August 2017.


Ministry Secures a Victim of Alleged Human Trafficking

(2017-07-28)

On Wednesday close to midnight Minister Fikile Mbalula received information that a South African citizen, female aged 24 years old from Bloemfontein could be subject to human trafficking.


Minister of Police unveils Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Tactical Security Plan for O.R. Tambo International Airport - to All South Africans

(2017-07-21)

Kempton Park, 21 July 2017 - Hon. Minister Fikile Mbalula together with the Ministers of State Security, Transport, and Executive Mayor Mzwandile Masina, unveiled the anticipated, Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Tactical Security Plan today, for Africa’s leading and busiest airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport.


Minister of Police Fikile Mbalula on latest incidents involving Black First Land First and Others

(2017-07-07)

On 7 July 2017, the Johannesburg High Court granted a court order against Black First Land First ("BLF") and its President, Andile Mngxitama. The terms of the court order are that BLF and Mr Mngxitama were interdicted from, amongst other things, intimidating, harassing, assaulting and threatening the applicants in that matter and making any threatening or intimidating gestures on social media, including on the BLF's website and its members' individual twitter pages, that references any violence, harm or threats.


Media Statement on Political Violence and Police Killings

(2017-07)

Minister of Police,Mr Fikile Mbalula has learnt with sorrow of the cold-blooded double murder of police officers in Koffiefontien police station. “The loss of our members through crime breaks my heart and sends a wrong message that no one is safe in our country - aside from a heavy emotional infliction upon the bereaved and loved ones, these murders affect the general morale on those we call on at the hours of our great need - we also have to be frank in assessing police murders as an attack to the state and the public directly”, said Minister Mbalula.


Media statement issued by Minister Fikile Mbalula following a court judgement brought by SANEF

(2017-07)

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula welcomes the judgement on the case brought by South African National Editor's Forum ( SANEF) against Black Land First ( BLF). The courts remain the last arbiter to settle our differences and their decisions must be respected.


The Minister of Police will deliver the 2017 Budget Vote Speech on 23 May 2017

(2017-05-23)

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, MP, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech - one of the most important speeches on the SAPS's calendar - in Parliament on Tuesday, 23 May 2017.


Minister of Police Statement regarding the violent protest in Finetown and Eldorado Park

(2017-05-08)

The Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, while acknowledging the right of protesters to protest in communicating their grievances, condemns the violent protest took place today in Finetown and Eldorado Park, more especially violence directed to the journalists whose mandate is to report the very same protest and grievances.


Minister Fikile Mbalula Address the Nation pertaining the Current Situation within the Hawks Leadership

(2017-04-24)

Good Day ladies and gentlemen of the media. On the 13th of April 2017, I addressed the nation regarding the leadership status of the Hawks. This decision was precipitated by the court order, that set the appointment of Gen Ntlemeza aside.


Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 7 Dec 2016

(2016-12-07)

The Minister of Police, Mr Nkosinathi Nhleko has expressed his serious concern at the rising number of killings, which are reportedly linked to politics.


Police move to counter rising killings linked to politics

(2016-06-05)

The Minister of Police, Mr Nkosinathi Nhleko has expressed his serious concern at the rising number of killings, which are reportedly linked to politics.


Government hard at work in Vuwani

(2016-05-16)

Pretoria - Government, stakeholders and communities across the Vhembe District Municipality are hard at work and leaving no stone unturned to find a lasting solution to the challenges being experienced in the Vuwani area.


Destruction of Schools Condemned

(2016-05-13)

Pretoria - Cabinet has reiterated President Jacob Zuma’s condemnation of the destruction of 24 schools in the Vhembe district in Limpopo.


National Orders on distinguished local citizens and eminent foreign nationals.

(2016-04-28)

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Thursday bestowed the 2016 National Orders on distinguished local citizens and eminent foreign nationals.


EFF Leader Must Report Alleged Intimidation to Police for Investigation

(2016-04-04)

The Minister of Police, Mr Nkosinathi Nhleko has noted the reports of alleged intimidation of the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters by in Sandton as reported widely in the news media


Media briefing by Minister of Police - Hon Nathi Nhleko 02 March 2016.

(2016-03-02)

Pretoria - The investigation into the alleged “rogue unit” at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is not targeted at Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan or any individual, Police Minister Nathi Nhleko said on Wednesday.


The Minister of Police will Deliver the 2015/2016 Budget Vote Speech on 15 May 2015.

(2015-04-15)

The Minister of Police, Mr NPT Nhleko, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech - in Parliament on Friday, 15 May 2015.


Civilian Secretariat for Police Condemns the Attacks on Non South Africans.

(2015-04-11)

WRespect for life is the deepest expression of our humanity. It is what differentiates us from animals. The brutal attacks on non-South Africans transcend animalistic behaviour for not even animals kill without reason. We condemn these attacks in the strongest terms.


Specialised Crime Fighting Units on way, says Police Minister.

(2015-03-29)

With the crime in South Africa having grown in sophistication and reach, it is important to consider re-introducing specialized crime fighting units to meet the challenge head-on.


Police Ministry sends condolences to families of deceased SAPS protectors.

(2015-03-15)

The Police Ministry has learnt with deep sadness of the passing away of two SAPS members who died alongside Minister Collins Chabane in a car accident in Limpopo in the early hours of this morning with the minister while on duty.


Message of Support from the Deputy Minister of Police, Hon. Ms. Makhotso Maggie Sotyu (MP) for the 2015 SAPS National Excellence Awards Event 2013/2014 Evaluation Period.

(2015-03-13)

The promotion of healthy lifestyles and general wellness of all citizens has received a special mention in this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA 2015) by His Excellency, the President.


Monitoring Mechanism for Complaints Launched

(2015-03-08)

The Civilian Secretariat for Police (CSP) / Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Consultative Forum was launched at the Cape Town Lodge Hotel in Cape Town on Friday, 6 March 2015.


New DNA board hits the ground running

(2015-03-03)

The new DNA board, under the direction of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro has hit the ground running and has agreed to, as a matter of urgency, conduct a field trip to the South African Police Service National Forensics Science Laboratory within the next four weeks amongst other tasks.


Media Statement by the Acting Secretary of Police: Ms R. Fourie

(2015-02-06)

On the 5th and 6th February, the Civilian Secretariat for Police hosted a policy dialogue on monitoring and evaluation and police conduct. This was the first of its kind in the history of the country.This event was attended by a diverse group which included amongst others, the Metro’s, IPID, SAPS, Office of the Judge (DPCI), Academic Institutions, NGO’s and other departments.


Deputy Minister of Police, Hon Ms Makhotso Maggie Sotyu, offers her condolences to the late former National Commissioner of Police, Mr Jackie Selebi

(2015-01-26)

PRETORIA – 26th January 2015: The Deputy Minister of Police, Ms Makhotso Maggie Sotyu, today expressed her condolences on the passing away of the former National Commissioner of Police, Mr. Jackie Selebi, who passed away on 23rd January 2015. The Deputy Minister of Police is visiting the Selebi's family this morning, Monday, 26th January 2015 at 11.30am, to pay her respect.


Deputy Minister of Police, Hon Ms Makhotso Maggie Sotyu (MP) to Prioritize The South African Police Service Employee Health & Wellness Programme (SAPS EHWP) for the Financial Year 2015-2016, as she attended the Funeral Service of Captain David Mokoto Mongoenyane in Bloemfontein, 17th January 2015.

(2015-01-17)

BLOEMFONTEIN – The Deputy Minister of Police, Ms Makhotso Maggie Sotyu, attended the funeral service of the late Captain David Mokoto Mongoenyane, on 17th January 2015, after visiting the family of the late Sgt Khasane Saul Malakoane, a day before. Both members passed away due to illness, and were both laid to rest on the same day, respectively.


Police Minister names Drug Hotspots, Orders Police to get Tough on Druglords

(2014-04-22)

The Minister identified Chatsworth and Phoenix in KwaZulu-Natal, Eldorado Park and Lenasia, in Gauteng, parts of the Northern Areas suburbs of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape and Mitchells Plain in the Western Cape as areas where police face serious problems in dealing with drug crimes.


More than 1017 criminal cops to be removed from SAPS

(2014-04-10)

More than a thousand police officers with criminal records are to be removed from SAPS after the Minister of Police, Mr. Nathi Mthethwa, ordered an audit of criminality in SAPS.


Remarks by the Minister of Police, E.N. Mthethwa, MP at the passing out parade of Crowd Management trainees, SAPS Tshwane Training Academy.

(2014-03-31)

Recently, our country has experienced a growing number of protest actions and unrest which, in some instances, has been accompanied by serious provocation, intimidation, public violence and even elements of criminality.


Minister Mthethwa Highlights Steps made to Improve Vacancies in Crime Intelligence.

(2014-03-04)

In replying to a Parliamentary Question in the National Assembly, Minister Mthethwa said that 665 of these posts were promotional posts, 268 posts were security intelligence, analysts or vetting posts. An additional 405 posts were Public Service posts related to clerks and other support services within Crime Intelligence.


Message of Condolences from the Deputy Minister of Police, MS MM Sotyu(MP) to Families of the Seven Members of the SAPS who got Injured and Died Tragically in Limpopo N1 this Morning..

(2014-02-27)

As a mother and grandmother, my heart goes out to all the families of those members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) who died tragically this morning; and also to those who are recuperating from their injuries in hospital


Minister Mthethwa Offers Condolences to Families of four Limpopo Cops Killed in Explosion.

(2014-02-27)

According to a preliminary report provided to the Minister, four police officers were killed and three seriously injured following an accident between two trucks on the N1 highway between Polokwane and Mokopane in the early hours of this morning. One of the trucks caught fire and exploded, killing the members and damaging three police vehicles


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