1. (a) PRASA received a complaint from Mr Zackie Achmat on 23 February 2018, regarding a complaint of violence and threats against #UnitedBehind,
(b) PRASA Security is currently investigating the complaints and will take remedial action when concluded,
(i) & (ii) the case of Mr Achmat is the only case that have been brought to the attention of the department since 1 April 2017,
(aa) the case relates to violence and threats against #UnitedBehind,
(bb) the department does not condone any individual who is implicated in any form of misconduct.
2. (a) Regrettably some security officials were employed as part of a recruitment drive to phase in a larger complement of internal security personnel with the intention to phase out contracted security over a period of time. Some of the members were recruited from the SANDF, Military Veterans and from private security companies. PRASA Security already started a vetting process in 2016 after the matter of criminal records was reported. The recruitment was however done prior to the vetting and screening of staff being intensified by PRASA Security. It is not PRASA’s prerogative to divulge the information on the individuals’ details relating to the criminal records.
(b) These members are not PSIRA registered and alternative placement is being sought for them.
3. (a) PRASA Security is not mandated to divulge any information relating to the SAPS.
(b) The Metrorail private security personnel complements for the past five financial years are as follows: