The DA claims that, from responses the party has received to written questions, none of Gauteng’s three metros have submitted annual policing plans for the current year.
“Legislation requires that an annual police plan must be developed by the executive head of the municipal police service after consultation with the SAPS and relevant community police forums,” explained Michele Clarke MPL, DA spokesperson on community safety.
“The plan must then be submitted to the provincial commissioner and the MEC responsible for transport and traffic matters 60 days before the end of the financial year.
“Within 30 days after receipt of the plan the provincial commissioner must, if satisfied that the implementation will improve effective policing, submit a certificate confirming that.
“If the commissioner is not satisfied that the implementation will improve effective policing, a certificate with reasons must also be submitted.”
According to the DA, Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni are yet to submitted annual plans.
“Therefore, these metros are in contravention of complying with regulations for municipal police services,” added Clarke.
“This essentially means that these metro police forces are operating illegally.”
Gauteng MEC for safety and security Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane indicated that her department would take corrective steps to deal with the municipalities.
