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The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the national police force of the Republic of South Africa. Its 1,154 police stations [ 2 ] in South Africa are divided according to the provincial borders , and a Provincial Commissioner is appointed in each province.
The VIP Protection Unit is an arm of the South African Police Service responsible for the static and in-transit protection of the president, deputy president, former presidents and deputy presidents, cabinet ministers, MECs and foreign dignitaries.
The Special Task Force (STF) is the only tier one police tactical unit of the South African Police Service (SAPS) that specialized in anti-irregular military, counterterrorism and hostage rescue crisis management, high-risk tactical special operations, quick raid to capture or kill (if necessary) high-value targets, and VIP protection.
The South African Police (SAP) was the national police force and law enforcement agency in South Africa from 1913 to 1994; it was the de facto police force in the territory of South West Africa from 1939 to 1981.
The DPCI was established as an independent directorate within the SAPS in terms of Section 17C of the South Africa Police Services Act, 1995 as amended by the South African Police Service Amendment Act, 2008 (Act 57 of 2008). [4]
Bhekokwakhe "Bheki" Hamilton Cele (born 22 April 1952) [2] [3] was the South African Minister of Police from February 2018 to 17 June 2024. [4] He was National Commissioner of the South African Police Service for two years, until misconduct allegations led to his suspension in October 2011 and removal in June 2012. [5]
The private security industry in South Africa is regulated by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, based in Centurion, Gauteng.The authority was established by the Private Security Industry Regulation Act, 2001 and commenced operations in 2002.
Operation Fiela (which means ‘sweep’ in Sesotho) is an ongoing joint operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and includes some other departments of the government. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) was also involved in the first few months. Among others, this operation is mainly aimed at ridding the country of ...