Police Oversight and Community Safety
With regard to the following cases highlighted in his Department’s Annual Report: four cases relating to the possible misuse of government motor vehicles; one preliminary investigation was conducted into alleged procurement irregularities at the Ombudsman’s office (the matter was referred to the Provincial Forensic Services for possible further investigation) and one case relating to allegations of fraud (Central Karoo District Municipality – allegation could not be substantiated):
- What are the (i) details and (ii) positions of the individuals implicated in each case, (b) what are the latest developments and (c) what has been the outcome in each case?
THE MINISTER OF POLICE OVERSIGHT AND COMMUNITY SAFETY TO REPLY:
8. (a)
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(i) Details |
(ii) Position |
(b) Latest Developments |
(c) Outcome |
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A compliant was received from a Wellington businessman through the Chairperson of the CPF of alleged misuse of a GG Vehicle |
Senior Admin Officer |
The internal investigation was finalised by the Internal Control Unit of the Department and a report was issued on 15 November 2021 where it was recommended that the matter be reported to the Directorate Employee Relations. |
The official resigned on 22 October 2021 and therefore no disciplinary action could be taken against the official. The Director Employee Relations was requested to place a note on Persal to indicate that should the official apply for a position within Government, the pending disciplinary case must be re-opened. |
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On 24 January 2022 the HOD requested the Internal Control Unit to conduct an internal investigation into the possible misuse of a GG Vehicle. |
Community Liaison Officer |
The matter was reported to the Directorate Employee Relations in March 2022 and referred to the Provincial Forensic Services (PFS) in April 2022 for investigation. Disciplinary action could not be instituted as the official was dismissed on 31 May 2022 on another charge. |
Disciplinary action could not be instituted as the official was dismissed on 31 May 2022 on another charge. |
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On 24 January 2022 the HOD requested the Internal Control Unit to conduct an internal investigation into the possible misuse of a GG Vehicle. |
Community Liaison Officer |
The internal investigation was finalised, and a report was issued on 21 February 2022. The matter was referred to the Directorate Employee Relations on 07 March 2022 for investigation. |
No Disciplinary action could be initiated against the official as the official’s employment contract ended on 02 June 2022. |
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On 17 March 2022 the HOD requested the Internal Control Unit to investigate alleged misuse of GG vehicle(s) for the period 01 May 2021 until 30 June 2021. |
Media Liaison Officer |
The internal investigation was finalised, and a report was issued on 06 April 2022. It was recommended that disciplinary action be taken against the identified officials. The matter was reported to the Directorate Employee Relations on 08 March 2022. The matter was also referred to PFS on 12 April 2022 for further investigation. |
No disciplinary action could be initiated against the official as the official’s contract ended on 30 April 2022. |
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Allegations of irregular procurement of branded/ promotional items from two entities as a result of a corrupt relationship between an official in the Department and the Director of the two entities. |
Deputy Director |
The matter was referred to the PFS based on the outcome of the internal preliminary investigation conducted by the Internal Control Unit. |
The investigation is still ongoing. |
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It was alleged that R600 000 of the funding transferred to the Central Karoo District Municipality was paid to the Laingsburg Mayor who then used it for a Neighbourhood Watch of which every member of his family has been appointed. |
N/A |
The outcome of the investigation was that the allegations were unsubstantiated. |
N/A |
