(1)(a)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb) and (2)
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Province |
(1)(aa) |
(1)(bb) |
{1)(a)(I) " " |
” ”(2) |
(1)(b) |
Number of |
Number of |
Total number of |
Outcome(s) |
Details about the |
|
cases |
cases |
cases reported |
case |
0 0 |
1 |
Suspended”" dismissal. Withdrawn. |
|
1 |
1 |
Pending. |
|
23 |
9 |
32 |
API cases of sexual harassment are of a serious nature and in term9 of the SAPS Discipline Regulations, they warrant the institution of the expeditious process. Investigations of sexual harassment cases, are dealt with in the respective environments, where they have occurred. Business units are dealing with cases of sexual harassment, guided by the SAPS Policy on Sexual Harassment and the SAPS Discipline Regulations.
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Each case of sexual harassment is investigated, independently from other cases and based on merits, different sanctions are imposed for each case. During 2016 and 2017, some of the cases were withdrawn by the complainants and some, due to the lack of sufficient evidence were also withdrawn, resulting in the alleged perpetrators being acquitted.
In some of the cases, 9anctions were imposed as follows:-+ Withdrawn.
-+ Suspended dismissal for six months.
Since 2017, SAPS has taken active steps to prevent incidents of sexua! harassment. Workshops on sexual harassment are conducted and the SAPS members are also empowered on information to prevent alleged perpetrators from acquittal, due to the lack of sufficient evidence, during disciplinary enquiries.
Reply to question 1916 recommended/not recommended
GENERAL ’COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ (SOEG)
Reply to question 1016 approved/not approved
MINIST OF POLICE BH CEEE, MP