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  2. Law enforcement in South Africa - Wikipedia

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    In 1913, the South African Police (SAP) was created by Proclamation 18 to function as the national police force and law enforcement agency in South Africa. [8] SAP was an amalgamation of the four police forces of the colonies (Cape, Natal, Orange River, Transvaal). [ 9 ]

  3. South African Police Service - Wikipedia

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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.

  4. Municipal Police (South Africa) - Wikipedia

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    In South Africa, the Municipal Police are the separate police forces maintained by some municipalities for law enforcement in South Africa. Municipal police forces are responsible for traffic policing and enforcing local bylaws within the municipality, and work in co-operation with the South African Police Service to prevent crime and maintain ...

  5. List of law enforcement agencies in South Africa - Wikipedia

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    Orange Free State Police (1908–13) — A para-military force established by the colonial government in 1908 as the 'Orange River Colony Police' to replace the imperial South African Constabulary. It was renamed when the colony reverted to its former name in 1910, and was transferred to the Union Defence Forces in 1913.

  6. Firearms regulation in South Africa - Wikipedia

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    In South Africa, the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 regulates the possession of firearms by civilians.Possession of a firearm is conditional on a competency test and several other factors, including background checking of the applicant, inspection of an owner's premises, and licensing of the weapon by the police introduced in July 2004.

  7. South African Police - Wikipedia

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    The South African Police (SAP) was the national police force and law enforcement agency in South Africa from 1913 to 1994; ...

  8. Special Task Force (SAPS) - Wikipedia

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    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.

  9. Department of Police (South Africa) - Wikipedia

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    The Department of Police (formerly known as the Department of Safety and Security) is one of the departments of the South African government. It oversees the South African Police Service and the Independent Complaints Directorate. The current Minister of Police is Senzo Mchunu who replaced Bheki Cele in June 2024.