(a) The SAPS uses both digital and print formats to communicate relevant information regarding officers’ disciplinary matters. We send out information through the ‘All Users’ Email group on information picked up in the media regarding police officers being arrested, charged, convicted and sentenced for criminal actions, under the heading “Breaking News Advisory”. We also do print magazines monthly at national and provincial offices.
(b) We communicate court outcomes and not trials.
(c) No
(d) National and provincial management frequently nominates SAPS employees who have performed beyond the call of duty to ensure the safety of people and property in South Africa for awards. These nominations are forwarded to the National Monitoring Evaluation Committee which recommends that such members are rewarded financially and by means of a certificate endorsed by the National Commissioner and/or the Minister of Police. This is done on an ongoing basis. Approval of such nominations is distributed internally to all SAPS employees via e-mail and included in print publications.
(e) Not IPID information per se, but such information either results in internal disciplinary or criminal investigations. The outcomes of these investigations are disseminated as per response to (a) and (b) above.