sergeant nomsa masuku secures 1 500 years for serial rapist

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Sergeant nomSa maSuku secures 1 500 yearS

for Serial rapiSt

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The management of the SaPS and the ministry of Police are very proud of every member who positively contributes to the fight against crime. The courage and perseverance that

members display while serving the country under dangerous circumstances and the sacrifices they make, often go unnoticed. It is for this reason that we have created platforms such as this magazine, to showcase our members’ stellar work and give credit where it is due.

This issue of POLICE features a number of gallant police officers who served with diligence and put notorious, hardened criminals behind bars. Notable is the 1 500-year imprisonment judgement for a serial rapist attained by Sgt Nomsa masuku from Gauteng and WO Werner meyer who single-handedly foiled a jewellery heist in the Eastern Cape.

Unfortunately, evil criminals are trying to rob us of our first-rate police officers by gruesomely murdering them. The ministry of Police and the management of the SaPS condemn these killings and are doing everything possible to prevent these murders and ensure that the murderers are punished. The families of these members

are left grieving and in some instances, in dire financial need. This is why the SaPS prioritises the continuance of the Letseme La Bana project - it is aimed at alleviating the negative impact on the families of our fallen heroes and heroines.

There are a number of ongoing and newly-established community development projects that were initiated by compassionate members of the SaPS. One of them is WO Joseph Carlo, who started a cadet programme which aims at inculcating discipline and camaraderie in boys from an early age. This will ultimately result in a new generation of men who will not be inclined to criminal tendencies.

In continued efforts to improve service delivery, the SaPS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Statistics Sa and employed a well-qualified statistician to improve the management and application of information for an enhancement of proactive policing.

With the dedicated police officials, the support of management and community participation exhibited in this issue, South africa will soon be rid of crime and its inhabitants will surely be and feel safe.

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eDITOrIAL

cONTeNTs

Brig Tummi Masondo

02 National Commissioner’s message

04 Sergeant Nomsa masuku Secures 1500 years For Serial Rapist

06 Killing Of Police members - a Worrying Trend

07 Cop Foils Jewellery Heist

08 ‘Letsema La Bana’ Partnership Thriving

09 marching Toward a Better Life

10 SaPS/SaBRIC Partnership

11 Hawks Receive Branded Vehicles

12 Be Bonded Wise Part 2

14 22 Life Terms For Serial Rapist

15 Infamous Gangster Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

16 SaPS/Stats Sa mOU

17 SaQa joins SaPS in fighting fraud

18 Interpreting Numbers For The Good Of The SaPS

19 Supply Chain’s First Female Electrician

20 Stop Sexual Harassment

21 missing Persons

22 Wanted Persons

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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.

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there is no doubt that every police official faces numerous, complex challenges daily. However, we should not wallow in negative reports. A large portion of the sAPs is represented by dedicated and hard-working officials who hold the organisation together and do their work as well as they can, under extremely difficult circumstances.

Building a good reputation should start internally with each police official by being consistent, acting with integrity and being trustworthy to the communities we serve. maintaining a good reputation should also be at the top of our list when we conduct daily operations, because it fosters and ensures cooperation and support from our clients, the communities we serve.

all members of the SaPS from grass-roots level to top management, are urged to excel in their duties in 2015 by working respectfully, with pride and dignity, ensuring that the elderly, every woman and child and all others, feel safe and secure in their communities.

We appreciate the valuable and productive partnerships we have with communities to fight crime, but clearly the criminals are not relenting and that requires us to remain deliberate and focused in the fight against crime. It is the only solution we have.

In one respect, I like to equate the SaPS to one of those massive, seagoing oil tankers. They are so big that it takes a few kilometres for them to change course. many people outside the SaPS have no idea of the sheer size of an organisation that employs about 200 000 people. Just as with the tanker, it will take time, for example, to change course to one where corruption is simply not acceptable and where integrity is a way of life. We are focused and committed to continue the journey to transform the SaPS.

When the top 1 500 leaders of

the South african Police Service

(SaPS), including 1 140 station

commanders, met recently for our annual

strategy meeting, we debated and pondered

on the difficult issue of how to reduce crime

and compile a new plan for the future.

I hear you say during the past 20 years of democracy, members of the SaPS have already done almost everything humanly possible to make our cities, towns, suburbs and our country safe. We are locking up hundreds of criminals, building more police stations, increasing police deployment in our streets and cleaning the streets of guns and drugs. What more can be done?

much more still needs to be done. the station commanders, our men and women in blue at the forefront of service delivery, believe that as we celebrate our country’s 21st year of democracy, together we can help reduce crime and the fear of crime through greater vigilance, better crime prevention, encouraging a better community spirit and an overall improvement of the area in which we live.

at our meeting, we reviewed the contemporary challenges of policing in our country and evaluated the nature and efficacy of responses. The meeting conducted an in-depth analysis of factors affecting the SaPS’s performance and image, as well as ways and means to improve the overall functioning of the SaPS.

To reflect our pronounced commitment to focus on police stations and improve the stations through our new Frontline Service Delivery (FSD) Project, the management of police stations had to provide an analysis of crime in their area, provide reasons for their stations’ performance and inform the meeting what exactly they were going to do to improve on it. We are aware that the SaPS has to deliver under heavy odds, such as the increasing criminal violence, the murder of police officials, limited resources and the challenges facing other components of the criminal justice system.

NATIONAL cOMMIssIONer’s MessAGe

Notwithstanding, we resolved to focus on giving impetus to improved service delivery and instilling professionalism, competency-based training and effective internal accountability in the SaPS.

as top management, we have agreed to continue reforming the organisation from within and implementing a credible and transparent accountability mechanism to deal with overall performance. We must reduce contact crime such as murder, hijackings and robberies. This remains an area of serious concern and it is the largest contributor to our crime statistics. These crimes demand significant individual and community participation.

Indeed, the pessimism cannot obscure the significant progress that the SaPS has made over the past two decades. During the past 20 years, we have evolved into a modern, dynamic, and motivated organisation, with members who are committed to fulfilling their duty of honest, effective, orderly and peaceful service. much has been achieved in streamlining and modernising the administrative aspects of the SaPS’s functioning.

according to a Victims of Crime Survey by Statistics Sa that conducted research among almost 30 000 South african households, 62,4% of the respondents were satisfied with the police in their areas. The survey found that as a result of the increased budget, our patrols have increased by 52% nationally from 3,8 million to 5,8 million patrols. The SaPS’s reaction time to calls for assistance, also improved markedly. The average reaction time for serious crimes in progress, showed a marked improvement from 31 to 19 minutes, from 39 to 24 minutes for serious crimes that had already occurred, and from 33 to 21 minutes for other complaints (mostly in urban areas).

It is a pity that according to the survey, the public perception of the SaPS is becoming increasingly negative. Part of the problem is that the troubling levels of police criminality make it difficult for communities to trust the SaPS.

Despite these achievements, the truth is that I am in charge of an institution with systemic problems. In other words, the SaPS is not yet functioning like a well-oiled machine. I have to contend with many challenges, including lacklustre performance in certain areas, weak leadership in some areas, corruption and, in general, a lack of integrity.

General Riah Phiyega


Sgt Nomsa Masuku hit the news headlines in South africa in February 2015, after having

secured a whopping 1 500 years’ imprisonment for the serial rapist, albert morake. This criminal, who hails from mozambique, had been terrorising and raping women in Gauteng since 2007. He used different accomplices to help him hijack couples in vehicles. The victims were then taken to a deserted area and robbed of their personal possessions and bank cards. In most cases the women were raped in front of their partners.

When one meets Sgt Nomsa masuku, it is hard to imagine that this elegant, soft-spoken woman was able to stop such a hardened criminal and merciless rapist in his tracks. However, it quickly becomes clear that this lady is brave, intensely dedicated and has a will of iron when it comes to catching sexual predators. Sgt masuku is married to the Head of Technology management Service: Gauteng, Brig Sydney masuku and they have three sons.

She says: “I believe that a detective must preserve a docket in the same way that a crime scene is preserved. Every little detail in a docket is important, no matter how insignificant it might seem at first. If you continue examining it from a – Z, you will find a pointer that will help you solve the case.”

Nomsa joined the South african Police Service in 2001 and completed her one-year field training at Booysens

Police Station in Johannesburg. Then she followed her heart and joined the Detective Unit at the same station, where she remained until early 2005.

Later in 2005, she was promoted to the rank of senior constable and was transferred to alexandra, also in Johannesburg. It was in alexandra that the plight of sexually abused girls who had no choice but to share one shack with many people, gripped her heart. In 2010 she requested to be transferred to the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) in Tembisa.

In 2011, Sgt masuku started concentrating exclusively on serial rape cases at Tembisa. at the time there was a backlog in administration at the unit and she decided to help the unit commander with clerical work. This meant that she read all the case dockets in order to place them correctly on the system. She soon spotted a similar modus operandi in some of the rape cases and asked to sit in at cluster meetings where crimes were analysed.

Through the discussions at the cluster meetings, Sgt masuku realised that there were links between some hijacking cases and the rape case dockets which she had read. Investigations had been muddled by morake’s cunning ways of using different accomplices and switching getaway vehicles all the time.

Sgt masuku took seven serial rape case dockets to the forensics laboratory in order to confirm that the DNa belonged to the same perpetrator. at the laboratory another five cases from previous years, which matched the same DNa, surfaced.

serGeANT NOMsA MAsuKu secures 1 500 YeArs FOr serIAL rAPIsT By Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen Photograph by WO Theo van Wyk

Some of the old cases dated back to 2007, but even as Sgt masuku made this discovery, more cases continued being reported. This enraged her and made her more determined to stop albert morake’s evil activities straightaway.

a breakthrough came when Sgt masuku received a tip-off that the suspect might be staying in Ivory Park and her informer provided four possible addresses where morake could be. a crime intelligence search of the addresses revealed that morake had been arrested for hijacking and rape before. He had spent two years in jail awaiting trial, but had been acquitted. after his release, the spate of rape incidents resumed.

His acquittal puzzled Sgt masuku and she set out to investigate it as well as the closure of old cases. Upon probing the closure of those cases, Sgt masuku realised that bribery had almost certainly been involved, as the contact information of victims had been changed - to ensure that they were untraceable.

Not one to be deterred, Sgt masuku traced the BBm code of one of the BlackBerry phones and a dogged search eventually led her to a long-lost victim of albert morake. She admits that it was hard to convince victims to talk about their ordeals. She says: “It was one of my greatest moments when a victim who really struggled to open up, thanked me in the end. She said that she had found healing through talking and through the encouragement I had given her. That is what makes the hard work worth it.”

While arguing for a retrial, Sgt masuku decided that she wanted to catch morake red-handed. On Friday nights she and a colleague would visit taverns in Ivory Park, posing as a couple. Even though she does not drink any alcohol, they frequented the tavern scene with the hope that the suspect would strike. at the taverns, she and her colleague would display their car keys and cell phones openly, hoping that the rapist would see that they had a car and would strike late at night as they were leaving the tavern. However, he never surfaced to target them.

In the meantime, Sgt masuku learned that albert morake could not be retried for the case in which he had been acquitted. In that specific case, the victim had been gang-raped by three men who had hijacked her and her partner. Two of the suspects’ DNa was found in the victim’s body, but not that of morake. One of those suspects died of food poisoning while in custody and the other was released on bail, only to be shot dead a day later. morake had been acquitted because no evidence could be found against him.

Determined to get to the crux of the matter, Sgt masuku dug deeper and found that morake was not supposed to have been acquitted in that specific case, but in another one. The case was reopened and put back on the court roll.

By this time, Sgt masuku was convinced that she knew where the suspect resided because she had spoken to morake’s wife previously when she went to the house. On that occasion, she had told his wife that she was looking for him because he owed her maintenance money for a child that she had with him.

after two weeks of waiting for morake or his wife to contact her regarding the “child matter”, Sgt masuku knew that it was time for action. One Saturday night she staked out his house, in her own car, because she wanted to confirm his presence. Her long wait in the car reaped success at approximately 03:00 on Sunday. She requested backup from the station and with two colleagues by her side, she knocked on his door in the early morning hours of 17 august 2012.

When his wife opened the door, Sgt masuku repeated the story about maintenance money. She could hear morake shouting from inside the house that he did not know this woman, did not have a child out of wedlock and that his ID book would prove that she had the wrong person.

His wife provided his ID book and there was no doubt left that the 35-year-old albert morake was their man. He was arrested on the spot. DNa results confirmed that he was the serial rapist who had been terrorising Tembisa, Ivory Park and Olievenhoutbosch residents since 2007.

In the house, the police seized goods to the value of R100 000, including empty laptop bags, cell phones, men’s wallets and a bathtub filled with CDs.

morake was found guilty on 30 counts of rape, three counts of assisting other males to rape, 41 counts of kidnapping, 24 counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, three counts of attempted robbery with aggravating circumstances, one count of attempted murder, six counts of theft, two counts of assault, 28 counts of the unlawful possession of a firearm and six counts of unlawful possession of ammunition.

Sgt masuku had this to say: “I regard this sentence as a great achievement, but I am really thrilled for the victims who will now, hopefully, find closure and be able to continue with their lives.”

morake’s accomplices in the cases are still at large.

“I believe that there is no case that cannot be cracked. you have to preserve your docket in the same way that a crime scene is preserved. Every little detail in a docket is important, no matter how insignificant it might seem at first.”


The SApS leadership and the ministry of Police have expressed outrage and deep

sorrow following the rise in the number of police officers being murdered. more and more police members are killed by criminals while responding to crimes in progress, general complaints and even while conducting their daily anti-crime operations.

In fulfilling the SaPS’ commitment of ensuring that all people in South africa are and feel safe, police members are always prime targets for criminals. In Gauteng alone, the SaPS has lost 10 police members at the hands of merciless criminals - only four months into 2015.

The minister of Police, mr Nkosinathi Nhleko, and the Deputy minister of Police, ms makhotso Sotyu, issued a joint media statement to express their concern about the ongoing onslaught on police officers. The ministry said: “We are embarking on a firm prioritisation process to ensure that all members of the SaPS are safe on the job, as we cannot allow our police members to be the targets of inhumane and senseless violence. In the meantime, as the police leadership, we will continue to demand a hard stance and swift justice against those who are police killers. Lawlessness and aggression towards our men and women in blue, will not be tolerated. Our police members, especially at low-ranked levels, continue to put their lives on the line every day to keep South africans and other residents safe, and therefore their hard work demands our respect at all times.”

among the disturbing killings was the recent fatal shooting of two police officials when they attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle on the N3 South highway at

the East Rand, Johannesburg. The suspects opened fire, killing one police member and injuring the other, who later died in hospital. In another incident, two police members were killed at the Johannesburg Central Prison by a convict, who later committed suicide. The discovery of the lifeless body of a senior official with stab wounds in Johannesburg South during the Easter holidays, is a great concern to the SaPS management. The motive is still unknown as the officer’s service pistol was found on him. The investigation surrounding the circumstances of his death, is ongoing.

While arrests have already been made regarding some of the killings, the SaPS management always appreciates the public’s cooperation and has offered a reward for information that could lead to the successful conviction of those responsible for the killing of police members.

In her remarks on the worrying trend, the National Commissioner of the SaPS, General Riah Phiyega, said: “I am extremely aggrieved by the killing of our police officials. We appreciate the valuable and productive partnerships we have with the communities to fight crime, but clearly the criminals are not relenting and that requires us to remain focused on the fight against crime - it is the only solution. While we continue to work hard to further improve the safety of our members, I wish to reiterate that the law empowers us to use force when the situation calls for it. Professionalising the SaPS does not mean police officers should be like a lamb to the slaughter. all members are to apply the training provided to protect themselves, their colleagues and the community within the boundaries of the law.”

KILLING OF POLIce MeMBers - A WOrrYING TreNDBy Lt Kgabo Mashamaite Photograph by Capt Piet Smit

Wo Werner Meyer, a sector manager at the mount Road Police Station in

the Eastern Cape, single-handedly foiled a jewellery heist at the Greenacres shopping centre.

Seeing that he was early for an awareness campaign plenary meeting at the môrewag Primary School, WO meyer decided to go for a stroll through the shopping centre. While walking, he noticed a sudden rush of shoppers erratically screaming and running away from something.

Not knowing what exactly was happening, he moved in the direction that the shoppers were fleeing from to investigate. Instinctively WO meyer requested some of the people to call 10 111 and ask that members be dispatched to the shopping centre. Sensing an imminent crisis, he also asked one of the security guards to call another sector manager.

Part of the centre was under construction, so access to it as well as general visibility was obstructed by

cOP FOILs jeWeLLerY HeIsT Article and photograph by Capt Sandra Janse van Rensburg

drywall. WO meyer drew his firearm as he approached the entrance of Fisher’s Jewellery Store. He immediately noticed numerous armed individuals exiting from the store, carrying bags.

WO meyer was dressed in uniform and the suspects fired numerous shots at him when he came into view. Faced by rapid gunfire, WO meyer could not take cover due to the construction work. He however returned fire and kept the suspects in his sight. WO meyer wounded one suspect who then dropped the bag of jewellery he was holding. The wounded suspect collapsed at the scene, while the other suspects fled.

WO meyer managed the scene and contained access to it, ensuring that the evidence was not contaminated.

The mount Road Police Stations Crime Prevention Unit arrived at the scene shortly afterwards and assisted WO meyer. The wounded suspect was duly arrested and taken to hospital. a bag containing jewellery worth millions and a firearm were recovered.

During the shootout, WO meyer momentarily experienced a tingling sensation in his lower leg but wrote it off as adrenaline coursing through his veins. It was only later that he noticed blood on his pants and realised that he had been shot in the lower left leg. He was taken to hospital and discharged after two days.

WO meyer does not acknowledge that he is regarded as a hero in the eyes of the community. He sees his encounter with the armed robbers as “all in a day’s work” and his duty as a police officer.

Wo meyer does not acknowledge that he is regarded as a hero in the eyes of the community. He sees his encounter with the armed robbers as “all in a day’s work” and his duty as a police officer.


The orphans and widows of members who had died while on duty, were treated to a

fun-filled day at the Rand Show at the Johannesburg Expo Centre on 10 april 2015, courtesy of the partnership between the SaPS and the Expo Centre.

This sort of day has been hosted at the Rand Show annually, under the ‘Letsema La Bana’ banner since 2007. It is a day to honour the heroic sacrifices that the late police officers had made in serving the country. It is one of the partnership’s after-care initiatives for their families.

about 128 orphans and widows were invited to enjoy the special day. One of the orphans, Realeboga mafoko, expressed her appreciation to the SaPS and the Expo Centre for inviting them. She said that she was very thankful for what the two organisations had done for them and that she was extremely excited about the entire ‘Letsema La Bana’ project.

The CEO of the Expo Centre, mr Craig Newman, said that they had organised the day as part of an effort to honour and give back to the families of fallen police officers. “We are committed to this partnership with the SaPS and we will make sure that the ‘Letsema La Bana’ initiative grows each year,” he said.

The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Vispol in Gauteng, maj Gen Pharasi Teko, praised mr Newman and his management for bringing joy to the orphans and widows. He said: “you have hearts of gold. The overwhelming compassion and support you have shown to these families, is touching, to say the least.”

maj Gen Teko said that this partnership echoed the SaPS’ motto: ‘SaPS my Family’ and emphasised that initiatives like these, give a sense of acknowledgement to the selfless acts performed by police officers in protecting and serving South africa.

The families were entertained by the Gauteng Provincial SaPS band, Tum Tum Zakhokho, and a display of arms that included a parachute jump by the Special Task Force Unit, a drill display and a display by the Roodeplaat academy’s K9 Unit. The SaPS, in collaboration with the sponsors, donated blankets and schoolbags to the orphans and widows.

Kimberley boys’ high School was recently abuzz with activity, when 120 of its Grade 8

learners showed off their newly acquired drilling skills at a parade like no one had seen before.

The learner drill platoon emanated from a cadet programme that was revived by WO Joseph Carlo from the SaPS band in the Northern Cape. WO Carlo is also an alumnus of the school.

WO carlo, who is part of the ‘Men for change’ team in the Northern cape, revived the programme to inculcate discipline and comradeship, which he believed may have been the reason for the deterioration of the morale among young boys.

after obtaining permission from the school governing body and other role players, he began teaching Grade 8 learners at the school the finer skills of drilling, as he had been taught during his schooling years.

WO Carlo’s experience in the SaPS combined with the learners’ perseverance, courage and perspiration, saw 120 cadets successfully showing off their skills in front of their amazed schoolmates and proud parents, who attended the event.

The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Physical Resources in the Northern Cape, maj Gen Japie Riet, was also in attendance and was accompanied by other senior officers. They were all mesmerised by the quality of the drill and their facial expressions were a silent stamp of approval on the achievement of WO Carlo and his cadets.

The school’s headmaster, mr Graham Steele, expressed his appreciation for the partnership that WO Carlo had formed between the police and his school. He pointed out that the discipline instilled in the learners through this exercise, would go a long way in moulding them into responsible men in society. maj Gen Riet emphasised that discipline was one of the cornerstones of a successful life. Saying that “…decisions and the consequences thereof determine a person’s success or failure in life…”.

‘LeTseMA LA BANA’ PArTNersHIP THrIvINGBy Lt Vincent MukhathiPhotograph by WO Anne Magakoe

Article and photograph by Lt Col Hendrik Swart

Col Sally Govender busy playing with the orphans during Letseme La Bana event at the Rand Show.

maj Gen Piet (bottom row in uniform) Headmaster Steele (bottom row in black blazer), and WO Carlo (back row in centre) with their cadets after the drill.

WO Carlo and his cadets on parade, ready for inspection.

SaPS members and orphans during the Letseme La Bana event at the 2015 Rand Show.

maj Gen Teko addressing orphans, widows and members during Letseme La Bana event at the 2015 Rand Show.

MArchiNG ToWArd A beTTer life


The deputy Minister of police, ms makhotso Sotyu, recently handed over 14 newly-

branded vehicles to the acting Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), maj Gen mthandazo Ntlemeza, at a ceremony in Silverton.

ms Sotyu said: “The branded vehicles, which are for operational purposes, are part of the Hawks’ (DPCI) strategy to significantly boost its vehicle capacity by an additional 80 vehicles during the current financial year. Branding ensures visibility and recognition and these vehicles will add to the current figure of 1 478 vehicles that have been allocated nationally to improve service delivery and resource the provincial offices.” These include all-terrain vehicles such as 4x4s and vehicles suitable for quick reaction/high-speed scenarios.

The high-powered vehicles, which are for operational purposes, will be used in deterring serious crimes such as police killings, taxi violence, cash-in-transit robberies, and aTm bombings.

Deputy minister Sotyu said that advanced driving is a crucial skill for effective policing and urged that SApS personnel be trained in defensive driving, high-speed driving, collision avoidance, and driving at night or in rainy and stormy conditions.

In her message of support, the National Commissioner of the SaPS, General Riah Phiyega said: “The SaPS

“Mpumalanga’s economy is growing, but that does not mean that crime levels also have to be on the increase.”

These were the words of the Provincial Commissioner of mpumalanga, Lt Gen (adv)

Dumisa magadlela, at a bank and cash-in-transit crime-related stakeholder engagement held at the Witbank City Hall in Emalahleni, mpumalanga recently.

The event was attended by, among others, members of the SaPS, the banking fraternity, the provincial prosecution office, members of the Community Policing Forum (CPF) and members of the community.

The purpose of the project was to create a secure banking environment for sustainable economic growth. This would be achieved through the following:

• Stabilisingandnormalisinghotspotareasthroughnational operations carried out by well-trained, specialised units and investigating officers with intelligence that focuses on specific, national hotspots and so-called ‘untouchable criminals’ in banking-related crimes

• Presentingmorefocusedtrainingonalllevelsofpolicing with regard to banking-related crimes

• IncreasingandoptimallyusingtheSAPS’andbankingfraternity’s resources

• Involvingallrelevantstakeholdersandroleplayers

• Adoptinganintegratedcommunicationapproachtocreate bank-related crime awareness

• Analysingmodusoperandi.

HAWKs receIve BrANDeD veHIcLes FrOM DePuTY MINIsTer MAGGIe sOTYu

By Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen

Photograph by WO Theo van Wyk

and its specialised units are the most public face of the State and communities expect us to be visible and active, particularly in their hour of need. The police and communities are required to work in closer union than ever before to fight crime effectively.” She continued:

“The vehicles will serve as a deterrent to crime, play an important role when we respond to urgent and dangerous situations, and facilitate in the effective investigation of crime.”

In an effort to enhance crime prevention, the DPCI will implement a public engagement programme in which discussions on issues of crime, especially serious, violent crime as well as corruption, will be held with communities. This interaction is aimed at improving the operations of the DPCI and its relationship with the public .

as part of a new focus, the Hawks have also embarked on a recruitment drive for key personnel. Fourteen senior managerial positions and 50 positions for anti-corruption personnel have been advertised, with another 200 positions that will be advertised soon.

The Deputy National Commissioner for Policing, Lt Gen Khehla Sitole, gave a presentation on the overview of the problem from a national perspective. He told attendees that the Head Office has declared and confirmed Witbank as a provincial and national bank-related crime hotspot.

He further explained that the SaPS and the South african Banking Risk Information Centre (SaBRIC)’s approach in fighting bank-related crime in Witbank, was that of a dual precinct, as criminals operated across two police stations’ areas, namely the Witbank and Vosman Police Stations.

The partnership between the SaPS and SaBRIC, by means of a signed memorandum of understanding, has the strategic intent to create a safe and secure banking environment for sustainable economic growth.

“as a result, we decided to refer to it as the Witbank-Vosman hotspot, meaning this will be an inter-station intervention. The criminals operate from mpumalanga to Gauteng and from mpumalanga to Limpopo, so this will also lead to an inter-cluster intervention. The intervention will also escalate to inter-provincial level, so this is a national problem, therefore we have declared it a national hotspot,” said Lt Gen Sitole.

He further explained that in fighting this scourge, stakeholders will adopt a stabilisation approach, where a high density intervention approach will be followed. “We will make more resources available in order to stabilise the area and its relevant stakeholders and in the process, set a time frame. Stabilisation goes hand in glove with normalisation. at the end of the stabilisation process, the normalisation process continues. Of course the normalisation process is based on sustainable, basic policing,” said Lt Gen Sitole.

The CEO of SaBRIC, Kalyani Pillay, said that they would like better collaboration with the police, so as to curb cash crimes. “We are certainly pleased that this partnership is going the right way. I think great things will come out of the three-month assessment and analysis period,” she said.

By Lt Keitumetse Mmushi

Photograph by WO Tinyiko Mathebula

SApS/SAbric pArTNerShip TO cOuNTer BANK-reLATeD crIMe


Compiled by Capt Karien van der Merwe

Graphics by WO Theo van Wyk

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l ast year’s interest rate increases sent many borrowers running to their banks in pursuit

of fixed interest rates on their home loans and other debts. So the question - with apology to Shakespeare - is “to fix, or not to fix?”

Contrary to what borrowers may think, those in the know say that the time to fix your rate is actually when interest rates are dropping or constant, and not when they are rising. The managing Director of the Chas Everitt International Property Group, Berry Everitt, explains: “By the time the Reserve Bank has started to raise rates, as it did in January and again in July 2014, you will most likely be charged a hefty premium for the privilege of a fixed monthly repayment. For example, if you were being charged the prime rate of 9,25% on your home loan in September last year, most banks would have raised the rate to at least 11,25% (or probably more) if you asked them for a fixed rate, for about the next two years. This would add about R1 300,00 to your monthly repayment on a loan of about R1 million, which is quite a price to pay just for the ‘peace of mind’ of knowing that this repayment would remain the same for the next 24 months. Paying this additional amount every month would not help shorten the term of your home loan, nor save you money in the long run. Essentially, it will be money wasted unless the prime rate suddenly shoots up

to 11,25% or more in the next couple of months, which is not on the cards. If you can afford this additional R1 300 a month, you would be much better off using it to reduce the capital portion of your loan as fast as possible. amortisation tables show that if you did this for six months, you would reduce a R1 million loan balance to around R983 000 and be able to deal with a 2% increase in interest rates without affecting the required monthly payment. In addition, if interest rates rose by less than that but one continues paying the same amount monthly, you would shorten the term of your loan by several years, which would be a saving of hundreds of thousands of rands in interest.”

Strikes, wage disputes and municipal unrest have contributed to the uncertainty of the economy. many young people who have been considering buying their own home are beginning to wonder if they should go ahead or put their plans on hold. The CEO of Harcourts Real Estate, Richard Gray, says that young people should have no doubt about buying because owning a home is generally preferable to renting, and if you are in a position to buy property, it is better do so sooner rather than later.

In short, home ownership offers you an increased range of financial and wealth creation options over time, which would not be available if you just continue

Here are some of the reasons why young people should embrace home ownership:

When you retire, your home would ideally have been paid off, so you would have complete security of tenure. you would not have to worry about the cost of your accommodation rising in terms of rent increases, at a time when you would probably be living on a fixed income (pension). If you enter the market while you are still young, you can finance your home more easily. at the moment, interest rates are still very low from a historical perspective, so it would be easier to qualify for a home loan now than it would be in a year or two, when rates may be higher and property prices will definitely have increased.

Buying when you are still young allows a lower home loan repayment which would enable you to pay an additional amount each month, which will not only protect you against future interest rate increases, but also shorten the overall repayment time on your home and save you money in the long run.

Owning property means that you could customise your home without having to request the owner’s permission. you could redecorate, renovate and improve it, especially with regard to security, as you see fit. you can also, for example, install insulation, solar panels and a heat pump to make it more energy efficient and cut your utility bills.

you could also use your home to earn extra money. When you own the property, you could rent out a spare room or spare garage, or start a weekend or home-based business. For example, one innovative husband-and-wife team revamped their extra garage into a home industry.

The value of property in a well-chosen location will keep growing while the amount you owe on your home loan, decreases. after a few years, you should be able to use some of this equity to pay for a child’s tertiary education or perhaps invest in a second property. alternatively, once you have built up some equity, you may decide to sell your home and use the profit to buy a better property. Or, if you are ready to retire, you may well find that this amount is sufficient to enable you to buy a smaller home outright and keep your retirement fund intact.

to rent. as one previous renter turned buyer put it: “Renting is a bottomless pit.” Furthermore, if you have a home loan, you may be able to increase it if the value of your property allows it. The money may be used for renovations or to cover other debt. But beware – if you cannot service the larger bond, you could end up losing your property. That is why paying an extra amount towards your home loan is such a good idea, because if you were to fall on hard times, you would have access to the capital that you have already paid into your loan.

a final word of warning for when you decide to make an offer on a property: Do your homework, the most obvious being to ask the seller why the property is on the market. apart from thoroughly inspecting the structure, burglar proofing and the roof for any signs of, for example, rising damp, cracks or leaks, drive around and get the “feel” of the area. are there dilapidated houses, liquor outlets and vacant lots close to the home? Get a copy of the local newspaper and note the content. What are the crime trends? Is there a neighbourhood watch or functioning Community Police Forum? Crime is a reality everywhere and unfortunately school children have increasingly become easy targets for robbery and drug-related crime. Ensure that your children have access to reliable transport in the area. Once you have decided on buying, remember to ask for printed proof of paid-up levies (if

applicable), property tax and utility bills for the previous six months at least. make absolutely sure that you can afford these fees before signing on the dotted line. and last but not least, remember to factor in the cost of moving.

House hunting can be an exciting time – a time of new beginnings.

Chances are you have a fairly good idea of what you are looking for and will know when you have finally found it. From the moment you step through the doorway, you may feel that you have found “the one”, and it can be a powerful driving force behind your decision to purchase. But, keep your emotions in check when buying, especially it if entails rushing your decision because the property is in high demand. Take a level-headed, trustworthy person with you to act as a sounding board. Remember that property buying is not grocery shopping, it is a long-term investment.

Sources:

Berry E. When to fix your rate. (2014). Property Signposts newsletter.

Be BOND WIse

MoNeY MATTerS


franklin louw, 39-years-old, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, 15 years’ for illegal possession of a firearm, seven years’ for attempted murder and four years’ for the illegal possession of ammunition on 31 march 2015.

The mount Road Cluster Commander, maj Gen Dawie Rabie, commended the gang task team that he had established in November 2013, for the conviction. He also said “The gang-related crime that we experience in the northern areas (of Port Elizabeth) is a concern and we will continue to arrest those involved in crime.” He further requested that the community join hands with the police by providing information about crime.

INFAMOus GANGsTer seNTeNceD TO LIFe IMPrIsONMeNT By Capt Sandra Janse van RensburgPhotograph by Charles Pullen

The SApS’s gang task team’s efforts in fighting gangsterism in the northern areas of

Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, were recently rewarded when the Port Elizabeth High Court sentenced a gang member to life imprisonment.

There was a shooting in Drew Street, Schauderville in Gelvandale on 24 June 2013. Wayne Leonard, (20 years old) and his friend were working on a vehicle when an unidentified man walked toward them and started shooting at them. The two friends ran away, but Leonard collapsed in the street, where the shooter delivered his fatal shots. The shooter then ran after Leonard’s friend and fired multiple shots, which wounded him in the leg.

Through thorough investigation, the shooter was identified as Franklin Louw, an infamous gangster, in November 2013 and he was arrested and remained in custody for the duration of the trial.

A serial rapist was recently found guilty and convicted in the Palm Ridge High Court in

Gauteng. The 26-year-old Frans malatjie was handed a hefty sentence of 22 life terms for rape and 885 years’ imprisonment for robbery with aggravating circumstances.

Sgt William Dlamini of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit worked tirelessly to put Frans malatjie, who had targeted women in and around Tembisa, behind bars for a very long time. malatjie robbed and raped these women at gunpoint.

The serial rapist was apprehended with the assistance of the community, after one of his victims pointed him out to her brother. malatjie was then handed over to the police.

malatjie’s blood was drawn for DNa comparison and the results linked him to 22 other cases with a similar modus operandi. Sgt Dlamini then collected all the cases and immediately arranged for an identification parade. Sgt Dlamini, in unison with his unit commander, Lt Col Lazarus Bungela, and other colleagues, followed up on all the leads to ensure that justice prevailed.

The rising conviction rate of the Gauteng FCS investigating officers, is sending a strong message to the perpetrators of crimes against women and children - that no stone will be left unturned to arrest them and that the long arm of the law will catch up with the perpetrators of such crimes.

no stone will be left unturned to arrest perpertrators of crimes against women and children-the long arm of the law WILL catch up with them.

Sgt Frans malatjie’s hard work put serial rapist behind bars for 22 life terms.

Gangster Franklin Louw, being handed life imprisonment.

22 LIFe TerMs FOr serIAL rAPIsTArticle and Photograph by AC Amanda van Wyk

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sAPs sIGNs AN MOu WITH sTATs sA

General Phiyega and Statistics General Lehohla shake on the SaPS/Stats Sa agreement.

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crIMe PreveNTION - sAQA jOINs sAPs IN FIGHTING FrAuD By Capt Karien van der Merwe

SAQA Contact details

0860 111 673 [email protected]

www.saqa.org.za

Follow SaQa on @SaQaLive and

www.facebook.com/SaQaInfo

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various reports on television and in the printed media have called attention to the

increasing number of unregistered colleges and other agencies offering fraudulent tertiary qualifications. Once students have paid the registration fees it is very difficult to recover the money, usually at great cost to breadwinners already struggling to make ends meet. With the advances in technology it has become easy for fraudsters to produce authentic-looking documents, and in some cases students only find out that their qualifications are fake once they apply for a job.

Even some police members eager to further their education have fallen victim to this type of crime. at the recent Southern africa Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (SaRPCCO) Chaplaincy Conference, one of the chaplains pointed out that police members interested in following the ministerial path who have obtained qualifications through unregistered agencies, unfortunately had to be dropped from the application shortlist. “These mushroom agencies, so called because they are here today, gone tomorrow, deplete not only police members’ time and finances but also erode their self-confidence and trust. a concerted effort must be made to warn police members and the public alike,” Col (Pastor) Willem maree cautioned.

In an attempt to warn and inform all would-be students, their parents or sponsors, the South african Qualifications authority (SaQa) has embarked on a national crime prevention programme. Because their local police station is usually the first port of call for victims, it is important that police members know whom they can contact to assist them in addressing such a complaint.

What are the roles of SAQA and the NQF? SaQa creates and implements the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

The NQF ensures that all education and training are structured around a reliable qualifications framework. The NQF also ensures that all legitimate qualifications that learners have earned through study and hard work at a recognised institution, are on record for life.

SaQa is regulated by the South african Qualifications authority act, 1995 (act No 58 of 1995) and the NQF by the National Qualifications Framework act, 2008 (act No 67 of 2008).

What is SAQA’s biggest challenge? SaQa’s biggest challenge is to ensure the validity of qualifications. Genuine qualifications can only be issued by the training provider (agency, institution, college, university or any academic programme provider) if:

• theproviderisaccredited;

• theproviderisregistered(exceptincasesofaskillsdevelopmentprovider);

• thequalificationisregisteredontheNQF;and

• thedocumentationisauthentic.

Learners are warned not to waste their time, money and opportunities on training that is offered by unregistered training providers. many learners, especially in rural areas, have been lured by advertisements promising job opportunities after the procurement of these qualifications, only to find out later that the so-called guaranteed work prospects formed part of the fraudulent scheme.

SaQa has developed a strict verification process to ensure that fraudsters can no longer forge certificates. People who apply for posts or advance up the corporate ladder knowing that their qualifications are false, whether by acquiring them from an unregistered agency or by falsifying documentation themselves, jeopardise the most important aspect of being in the job market – their good name. When it comes to key posts requiring specialised technical knowledge, fraudulent qualifications can have serious repercussions for an organisation, the economy, and may even result in the loss of innocent lives.

What is the role of SAPS? as said above, the first port of call for fraud victims is usually their local police station, and knowledge about SaQa can assist detectives in their investigation. But since prevention is better than cure, police stations’ crime prevention officers can play a big part in exposing fraudsters by informing their colleagues and communities about the role of SaQa and the NQF. Public awareness of the NQF and its function, especially in rural areas where young people’s desperate need for further education is easily exploited by organised crime syndicates, can ensure that fraudsters will no longer be able to cheat the public. Timeous intervention ultimately has a positive influence on crime statistics.

How can the police and communities eradicate this type of fraud?

• Always check credentials - always check the credentials of the prospective training provider or institution. make sure that it is registered and accredited and that the qualifications that it provides, are valid.

• check on the NQF – Remember that advertisements are not guarantees. Take the time and trouble to check for yourself whether the training provider is registered. you can do this through the NQF website or the helpline (listed below).

• Tell everyone about sAQA – Public awareness is the key to eradicating this type of crime. Everyone needs to know about SaQa - play your part in rooting out fraud by telling your friends and family about this statutory body by posting its contact details on social media sites.

The National commissioner of the SApS, General Riah Phiyega, is confident that the

continuous improvement in the quality of crime statistics and the collaborative agreement that the SaPS has with Statistics South africa (Stats Sa), which dates back to 2011, will go a long way in enhancing the integrity of the SaPS’ crime statistics. This partnership was renewed with the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (mOU) between the two entities.

after signing the mOU, the Statistician General, Pali Lehohla, in full glare of the media, said that he was happy with the partnership as the main beneficiaries were the country’s citizens. He further said that in the past four years, the SaPS has consulted with independent researchers, civil society organisations and other key national stakeholders to explore ways of enhancing the management of crime statistics.

“Those stakeholders include local entities, such as the council for scientific and Industrial research, the Medical research council, the Institute for security studies and stats sA. further consultations were conducted with countries, such as the united kingdom, the united States of america, mexico and, closer to home, Botswana.”

General Phiyega also praised Dr mark Orkin, the former Head of Stats Sa for his contributions.

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By Mgcobo Ngxukumeshe Photograph by Capt Piet Smit


maj Gen Sekhukhune was born and raised in mamelodi, a township in Gauteng, where he received his initial schooling before completing his high school education in Limpopo. a combination of a father who was passionate about education as the best means of advancement for his children and a Standard 8 (Grade 10) mathematics teacher, who awoke a love of the subject in him, inspired him to his chosen career in statistics. a BSc in mathematics, Physics and Statistics obtained at the University of Limpopo (then Turfloop), ensured that he could chase his dream of working with numbers.

Following a short spell helping matric students with mathematics and Science, he joined Statistics South africa (Stats Sa) as a survey technician for the agricultural census. This was the beginning of a highly successful progression through the organisation where he eventually became the Director of Stats Sa’s National Statistics System. This role had specific relevance for his new position in the SaPS as he helped 22 government departments fill information gaps by bringing together producers and users of data to ensure that statistics used for decision-making, were credible and effective.

an essential outcome of the Stats Sa directorship was the responsibility for the creation of the South african Statistical Quality assessment Framework (SaSQaF). In that role, maj Gen Sekhukhune, oversaw the use of this framework in the development of standards for measuring the quality and integrity of crime statistics.

maj Gen Sekhukhune is a private, reserved family man with a nine-year-old daughter and one-year-old son. Regarding parenthood he says, “Do not prepare the road for your children, but rather prepare your children for the road.” His father’s lessons have remained with him and have resulted in him obtaining a post-graduate diploma (cum laude) in monitoring and Evaluation at the University of Stellenbosch and an mSc in Statistics at the University of makerere in Uganda. His determination to equip himself with knowledge relevant to his responsibilities, has already resulted in his home study of quantitive criminology.

The appointment of maj Gen Sekhukhune will guide the SaPS in its new approach to information use. assuring the relevance and accuracy of data, will inform policy decisions and resource allocation. Information critical to the fight against crime, will identify hotspots and enable a positive change in the balance between reactive and proactive policing.

electricity is one of the most important sources of energy and without it, almost

everything comes to a stop. as important as it may be, it is still dangerous if it is used recklessly and it can cause harm and at worst, even death. To Sgt Rofhiwa Eunice Shotheli though, electricity is a tool of trade. To her, electricity is what football is to the nimble feet of Lionel messi. She remains at ease and calm while working with South africa’s most talked-about commodity.

as a young girl, Sgt Shotheli used to climb trees, poles and rooftops while playing with her peers in rural manamani village in Venda, Limpopo. However, her boyish ways were mocked. “I was being undermined for being a short girl and was told that I could only become a nurse. I had to prove that height does not define a person’s potential. as a result, I shied away from ‘lady’ careers,” said a laughing Sgt Shotheli.

The appointment of Maj Gen Norman Sekhukhune to the position of Component

Head: Crime Research and Statistics on 1 march 2015, has endowed the SaPS with the rare skills of a career statistician. Time will undoubtedly show how a new approach to information management will enhance the organisation’s ability to improve proactive policing.

INTerPreTING NuMBers FOr THe GOOD OF THe sAPsBy Malcolm Drummond

Photograph by WO Ndanduleni Nyambeni

suPPLY cHAIN’s FIrsT FeMALe eLecTrIcIAN

By WO Stephen MalulekaPhotograph by Tinyiko Mathebula

after matriculating, her inspirational husband who was her boyfriend at the time, Tshifhiwa Shotheli, recommended that she study electrical engineering. She qualified as an electrician at the Indlela Training Centre. as someone who likes working with cables and wires, she is currently studying towards becoming a qualified engineer. She is the first female electrician in the SaPS’ Supply Chain management Building Services Section under Project and Building management.

When she started out in the SaPS, she intimidated some of her male counterparts, but they later accepted that she was there to stay and to make a living, just like everybody else. “They felt undermined or something, but they accepted me as their co-worker soon after we started working together. Whenever I see that my idea is not considered because I am a woman, I gently remind them that I am an electrician first and a woman second, to which we all laugh and continue working,” said a chuckling Sgt Shotheli.

as an electrician, her job entails travelling around the country installing electricity, repairing faults and attending to all electrical problems at police stations. Her scope also extends to barracks and State houses. Sgt Shotheli challenges herself and wants to do well in order to motivate other women. “I told myself that I am not only doing this for myself, but for all the ladies out there as well.”

Sgt Shotheli strikes a balance between her work and family, even if she is away on duty - thanks to social networks. “I love my husband and two children and I make sure that I spend quality time with them when I am home.

as a parting shot, Sgt Shotheli described eagerness as the most important tool for growth in her field. She also urged fellow colleagues to become eternal learners, as well as competitors in their own right.

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MiSSiNG perSoNS

PLEaSE HELP US LOCaTE THEm…

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

Orange Farm CaS 20/3/2015 Investigating Officer: WO LJ Chabedi Tel: 011 213 8000

(14) Female

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Walmer CaS 1/3/2015 Investigating Officer: WO LLR Swanepoel Tel: 041 509 4032

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missing person left home and has not been seen since.

New Brighton CaS 1/3/2015 Investigating Officer: Sgt W E Fourie Tel: 041 394 7357

(21) Male

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Dobsonville CaS 8/3/2015 Investigating Officer: WO mH Vetman Tel: 011 983 1500

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New Brighton CaS 4/3/2015 Investigating Officer: Sgt W E Fourie Tel: 041 394 7357

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Dobsonville CaS 5/3/2015 Investigating Officer: WO mH Vetman Tel: 011 983 9500

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Hankey CaS 1/3/2015 Investigating Officer: WO G Smith Tel: 042 284 8219

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missing person left the hospital and has not been seen since.

Bhisho CaS 1/7/2014 Investigating Officer: Const L Daniso Tel: 040 608 3200

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Sexual harassment cases should be referred to Social Work Services for professional, therapeutic assistance – no-one needs to go through anything alone… that includes the victims and the alleged perpetrators.

YOu HAve THe POWer TO sTOP IT…

breAK The SileNce:

sTOP seXuAL HArAssMeNTBy Lt Chrisna Gerber

in previous organisational messages, the types of sexual harassment, the impact of sexual

harassment and the importance of knowing your rights with regard to sexual harassment, were discussed. However, knowing all the theory means nothing if something practical is not being done about it.

The SaPS agreement (no 8/98): Policy Document on Sexual Harassment states that all sexual harassment cases must be reported: “a complainant must immediately bring the alleged conduct to the attention of his/her immediate supervisor, a sexual harassment officer, or the supervisor of the alleged harasser.” Victims must never remain quiet about harassment and hope that it will go away – because it will not.

Protection against acts of sexual harassment extends to incidents occurring in or away from the workplace, during or outside the usual work hours.

all allegations must immediately be investigated. Disciplinary steps will be taken in consultation with the officer dealing with the case – according to either the South african Police Service act, 1995 (act no 68 of 1995) or the Public Service act, 1994 (act no 103 of 1994).

The harassment of an employee is a form of unfair discrimination. The Employment Equity act, 1998 (No 55 of 1998) states that if an employer fails to take appropriate steps against an employee who harasses another employee, that employer may become liable for a harassment lawsuit.

according to Regulation 18(34) of the South african Police Service Discipline Regulations, 1996, sexual harassment is regarded as misconduct. It is important that in every instance, employees must clearly indicate that they do not approve of what is being said, done or suggested – taking everybody’s perception of sexual harassment into consideration.

The Policy states that employers will have to manage situations where the victim and the alleged harasser may be in the same workplace. If a court grants a protection order against the harasser, the employer must take steps to ensure that the protection order is upheld. This may include instituting disciplinary steps against the harasser, or transferring the harasser to another section. Information must be treated with confidentiality. The parties involved may not discuss the case with colleagues who are not involved in the process.

In the case of any allegation of sexual harassment, whether or not it is found to be true, management must ensure that any victimisation that might occur after the victim had lodged the complaint, is dealt with severely. Disciplinary steps will be taken against employees who victimise or intimidate a complainant.

also note that disciplinary steps will be taken against employees who make false accusations or lodge false complaints.

For the Sexual Harassment Desk contact

Lt Col Gerber at 079 880 5966 or 082 301 2138 or email [email protected]

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WANTed for ArMed robberYeric Samson Mashego MahasheInvestigating Officer: WO C mdluli on 013 723 0331 or 073 251 1134

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 ASSAulT GbhJohannes Jurie bezuidenhoutInvestigating Officer: Sgt LK Shabangu on 013 7624761 or 082 448 1688

WANTed for frAudJohannes chris harmseInvestigating Officer: Const RW Zitha on 011 8705300 or 0714812850

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Investigating Officer: Const SK Ngoveni on 011 365 5700 or 073 4015 726

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Investigating Officer: Sgt Ngwenya on 011 977 5468 or 082 259 8092

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sergeant nomsa masuku secures 1 500 years for serial rapist

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