Community Safety
(1) Regarding the readiness of the South African Police Service (SAPS) for Day Zero, what contingency plan does the SAPS have for Drakenstein;
(2) whether the South African Defence Force will be deployed in Drakenstein and in other areas outside the metropolitan area to protect borehole infrastructure; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details
1. The South African Police Service [SAPS] in general, but in particular in the Winelands are ready for day Zero. Contingency plans which include all role players in the Winelands have been compiled and is ready for implementation when and if day zero arrive. Weekly meetings are being conducted at the Drakenstein Municipality with SAPS being an active role player in this meeting. Drakenstein Municipality is yet to announce a day zero for the area. The Winelands police have Operational and contingency plans in place for when day zero arrives.
2. There was not yet a discussion as to the involvement or request for the SANDF to assist. Role players were of the view that the plan and actions put in place will be adequate to protect and police water points if necessary. A contingency of SAPS, private volunteers, Municipal police and private security etc., are just a few of the role players active in the contingency plan.
