( 1) The suspect was detained at the Bedfordview Police Station for investigation.
(2) The suspect was released on bail.
(3) No, the necessary processes were not followed. The suspect's address was never verified and it was found that his passport had expired, in 2016.
(4)(a) Yes, a Sergeant at the police station.
(4)(b) A departmental investigation into the matter was initiated, as per DR 25/07/2019 and a criminal case of defeating the ends of justice was opened, as per Bedfordview, CAS 27/07/2019.
Reply to question 328 recommended
LIEUTENANT GENERAL
NATIONAL COMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2019/08/01
Reply to question 328 approved
GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 13/08/2019