SAPS members fired following police protest in Durban
The members are likely to face charges in terms of the Gatherings Act, the Road Traffic Act, the SA Police Service Disciplinary Regulations as well as municipal bylaws.
The members are likely to face charges in terms of the Gatherings Act, the Road Traffic Act, the SA Police Service Disciplinary Regulations as well as municipal bylaws.
About half of the group work at provincial units or stations while the other half are attached to national units such as the Rapid Rail Police and Operational Response Service.
Following the discussions, three members have been summarily dismissed, 21 will face disciplinary action at provincial level and 20 will face disciplinary action at their respective units at the national level.
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The dismissal of the latest three members brings the total to 11 following the dismissal of eight members in March this year at Cambridge Police Station in the Eastern Cape for embarking on unprotected industrial action.
“The group alleged to have marched through parts of the city to the SAPS Provincial Headquarters at the Servamus Building in Braam Fischer Street, Durban. They demanded to speak to the Acting Provincial Commissioner on a list of grievances. Discussions between the provincial police management went through the night until 2am this morning,” said Brigidier Vishnu Naidoo.
However, they were informed that they were transgressing the law and that necessary disciplinary action will be instituted against them.
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The National Commissioner has welcomed the speedy response by the Acting Provincial Commissioner and his management team. “We will not tolerate our members holding both the SAPS as well as the people of South Africa at ransom through unprotected industrial actions,” said General Sitole.
“We have tried and tested channels within the SAPS for members to air their grievances and members are constantly encouraged to make use of these channels rather than resorting to illegal public protests,’’ added General Sitole.
Communities can be rest assured that the SAPS remains committed to delivering on its mandate to ensuring that people are and feel safe.
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