Wat ek wou s is dat dit interessant is om daarop te let dat die Hawks juis misdade ondersoek teen senior politici, teen groot besigheidsmense, ens ...
English:
In terms of section 12(1) of the South African Constitution, everyone in this country has the right to freedom and security of the person. Section 205(3) of the same Constitution spells out the responsibilities of the police.
I am going to do it once again: Prevent, combat and investigate crime; maintain public order; protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property; and uphold and enforce the law.
Chairperson, South Africans do not feel very unsafe and extremely vulnerable at the moment! On the contrary, there is a strong perception that the police are not fit for purpose and are losing the war against crime. This perception is growing stronger by the day because crime stats are on an upward trajectory every single year.
Huge amounts of money are apportioned annually to boost both human and physical resources to defeat this growing monster. If it is for this reason that we cannot do the same things over and over again expecting different results. It is clear, that the Cele/SA Police Service style of policing is not working.
Afrikaans:
Hoekom gaan dit so met die polisie? Is daar nog 'n geleentheid om dit om te draai? Beslis ja! Kom ons let op die volgende aspekte.
English:
Bloated and remote top structure: Head office is situated in Pretoria. The structure must be revisited and aligned with the needs of our time. At the moment it is far removed from ground and obviously out of touch.
Chairperson, it is time to go back to the drawing board. We will have to consult widely and develop our future strategy in accordance with world best practice. We must be mindful of the following facts in pursuit of our new approach.
Successful policing cannot be done by the department of police alone. This silo approach must be replaced by an integrated service delivery model, which is inclusive of all government departments. Economic growth is of paramount importance to create must needed job opportunities to allow people to make an honest living.
Policing tactics must focus mainly on crime prevention, led by visible policing. The police should encourage active partnerships between different communities within the country and themselves, in an attempt to ensure secured neighbourhoods, schools and businesses.
We must join hands to rid our country from all this criminality. The end result should be clear and that is obviously a safer environment for all South Africans. The police must be trained and retrained, properly equipped and deployed in sufficient numbers to give us the specific end result that we desperately yearn for.
Afrikaans:
Ons moet hierdie misdaadgolf omdraai. Ons moet die reserviste versterk. Daar is omtrent nie meer reserviste in die land nie.
English:
A safer South Africa for all! [Time expired.] [Applause.]