It is reputed to be the largest and fastestgrowing township in south africa. Pdf unconscionable and irrational saps human resource. Khayelitsha has a very young population, with fewer than 7% of its residents being over 50 years old and over 40% of its residents. Site b, harare, and lingelethu west, and the breakdown of relations between the saps and the community. For the first time in south africa many of the inner work. In khayelitsha, at least one person is murdered, two people are raped, and almost five assaults with intent. The khayelitsha priorities committee was established in 2014.
This is followed by an overview of the results of both the primary and secondary research. Challenging the scope of provincial policing powers article pdf available december 2014 with 34 reads how we measure reads. Khayelitsha has a population of 391,749 as of 2011 and runs for a number of kilometres along the n2. Subsequently, the premier established the khayelitsha commission of inquiry. Khayelitsha commission report recommendations endorsed the western cape provincial parliaments standing committee on community safety today unanimously agreed to endorse the recommendations of the oregan commission of inquiry into policing in khayelitsha as they relate to the role of the legislature. The khayelitsha policing commission of inquiry and the struggle to change the apartheid state khayelitsha in cape town is one of the most dangerous places in south africa. This paper is based on research on vigilantism in khayelitsha, a black township, on the outskirts of cape town, south africa. The khayelitsha commission was the outcome of over a decade of struggles on safety and justice. The khayelitsha commission of inquiry1 challenging the scope of provincial policing powers phumlani tyabazayo is a researcher at the eastern cape provincial legislature, mainly researching safety and security matters.
Here are our reports as well as contributed opinion pieces from the inquiry. Cape town initially opposed implementing the group areas act passed in 1950, and. Justin du toit, senior researcher and consultant address. Shawco centre k2, g323 mongezi road, khayelitsha, cape town tel. Is policing in khayelitsha effective in reducing more policeable crime. The commission urges readers to debate its recommendations in the light of what will promote the safety of the residents of khayelitsha rather than. The following is an extract of the speech delivered today by premier helen zille when she received the final. There are 8 police stations which fall under my authority as cluster commander, more particularly, harare, khayelitsha, lingelethu west, somerset west, strand, lwandle, gordons bay and macassar. Aug 25, 2014 handover of final report of the commission of inquiry into policing in khayelitsha. Khayelitsha commission of inquiry archives the mail.
On 24 august 2012, the premier of the western cape appointed a commission of inquiry, in terms of section 2065 of the constitution, to probe complaints of police inefficiency and a breakdown of relations between the community and the police in khayelitsha, a township in the western cape. Pikoli centre table with dan plato and helen zille left table at the khayelitsha commission handover ceremony the khayelitsha commission, also known as the oreganpikoli commission, was a commission of inquiry appointed by premier of the western cape helen zille to investigate allegations of police. In s v chapman 1 the supreme court of appeal stated that. Full implementation of the khayelitsha commission report will not necessarily make the township safer according to the man in charge of policing. Khayelitsha commission of enquiry report file type. Khayelitsha commission of inquiry into policing groundup. Khayelitsha commission wikipedia republished wiki 2. Pathology homicide and saps murder reports compared. Index diagrams on household variables see attached at back or indexhousehold. Provincial gazetteextra 7516 khayelitsha commission report. On 24 august 2012, the premier of the western cape appointed a commission of inquiry, in terms of section 2065 of the constitution, to probe complaints of police inefficiency and a breakdown of relations between the community and the police. The ethnic makeup of khayelitsha is approximately 90. Documents and publications western cape police ombudsman. They suggest that the city is failing to monitor mshengu services and other contractors, which is leading to wasteful expenditure and human rights violations.
Police losing the war on rape in khayelitsha mandivavarira mudarikwa. Saps is failing the people of khayelitsha commission. Three years after the khayelitsha commission is there any. Appointment of commission of inquiry into policing in khayelitsha. The results of this audit are detailed in this report. Khayelitsha commission report recommendations endorsed the western cape provincial parliaments standing committee on community safety today unanimously agreed to endorse the recommendations of the oregan commission of inquiry into policing in khayelitsha as. The commission took note of the regulatory challenges posed by unlicensed premises, the potential impact of police raids on traders livelihoods and that this might also undermine the relationship between police and the community, or at. Khayelitsha commission report public sphere criminal.
Box 2129, clareinch, 7740, cape town, south africa email. Khayelitsha commission last updated september 25, 2019 judge oregan and adv. Testimonies shared over the past week have been harrowing, including a visit to the nkanini informal settlement field of death, a cape town crime hotspot where mob justice killings take place and which doubles as a childrens soccer pitch during the day. The following is an extract of the speech delivered today by premier helen zille when she received the final report of the commission of inquiry into policing in khayelitsha. Khayelitsha activity report 2001 2011 the khayelitsha programme was the first in south africa to provide antiretroviral therapy art at primary care level in the public sector. Peoples power the khayelitsha commission of inquiry. Khayelitsha commission of inquiry the way forward da mpl. Jan 29, 2014 khayelitsha commission of inquiry 29 january 2014. Media statement by helen zille, premier of the western capeappointment of commission of inquiry into policing in khayelitshatoday, i am announcing the appointment of a commission of inquiry into allegations of police inefficiency in khayelitsha and of a breakdown in relations between the community and the police in the area. Khayelitsha commission of inquiry community perception survey into policing in khayelitsha final report february 2014 contact person. The complainants rely on the findings contained in the report of the commission of inquiry into allegations of police inefficiency and a breakdown in relations between the saps and the community of khayelitsha the khayelitsha commission.
A damning report into policing in khayelitsha was downplayed by one of its authors at the khayelitsha commission of inquiry. The deadline for the commission to submit its report is 11 july 2014 but this was extended and the final report was. The social justice coalitions sjc social audit into chemical toilets in khayelitsha has illustrated how citizens can work. In 2014, judge kate oregan and advocate vusi pikoli chaired a commission of inquiry into policing in khayelitsha. Jan 21, 2014 the findings of the commission, as well as recommendations for improvements on policing in khayelitsha, will be submitted to cabinet. The khayelitsha commission, also known as the oreganpikoli commission, was a commission of inquiry appointed by premier of the western cape helen zille to investigate allegations of police inefficiency in khayelitsha and the breakdown in relations between the khayelitsha community and the police. Pdf khayelitsha site c is part of the broader khayelitsha, a township near. Read her published article on the khayelitsha commission of inquiry, the campaign and commission to change khayelitsha policing i live in london now and work at think. The campaign and commission to change khayelitsha policing 9 june 2014. Having now had the opportunity to study the detailed findings of the khayelitsha commission of inquiry and after consulting with my cabinet colleagues, department, and other entities i can now announce the western cape governments plan of action to ensure the successful implementation of the relevant findings, with the ultimate goal. The commission took note of the regulatory challenges posed by unlicensed premises, the potential impact of police raids on traders livelihoods and that this might also undermine the relationship between police and the community, or at least, it is. Lastly, the concluding remarks deal especially regarding the. An extensive demographic report of khayelitsha is attached in annexure 2. Khayelitsha commission of inquiry the way forward da.
Today, i am announcing the appointment of a commission of inquiry into allegations of police inefficiency in khayelitsha and of a breakdown in relations between the community and the police in the area. Khayelitsha commission wikimili, the free encyclopedia. The findings of the commission, as well as recommendations for improvements on policing in khayelitsha, will be submitted to cabinet. Commission of inquiry into policing in khayelitsha has laid the foundation for longterm systemic change to safety and justice in south africa. Arrests not enough to end police corruption article adam armstrong 15 may 2014 there is a lack of leadership for combating corruption in the saps, an expert witness told. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Aug 17, 2017 the khayelitsha commission was the outcome of over a decade of struggles on safety and justice. Pdf the khayelitsha commission revealed that areas that are predominantly populated.
The commissioners are former constitutional court justice kate oregan and former national. Violence and democracy in khayelitsha, governing crime. Policy and research, said the commission of inquiry into allegations of police inefficiency and breakdown of relations between the saps and community in khayelitsha, had a mandate to investigate complaints and report on its findings and recommendations in terms of section 206 5b of the constitution of the republic of south. The khayelitsha commission, also known as the oreganpikoli commission, was a. Meaning new home in isixhosa, khayelitsha was established in 1983 in terms of the native urban areas act.
The commission itself was a truly groundbreaking moment. In summary, commission was asked to investigate allegations of police inefficiency of the saps units stationed in khayelitsha. First, the process of research and the different instruments for the data collection are described. Media statement by helen zille, premier of the western cape. Appointment of commission of inquiry into policing in. Khayelitsha commission report public sphere criminal justice. Read more cop testifies khayelitsha mob killings were sporadic. Case cct 4903 nonkululeko letta bhe first applicant. It can be revealed that policing in greater khayelitsha is not effective in reducingpreventing more policeable crime particularly not in the last two financial years 201112 and 2012 which was released by the minister of police. It is also one of two pilot projects in the country to provide decentralized care for drugresistant tuberculosis drtb. Former if i could intern stephanie hale recently updated us on what shes up to postinternship, and were thrilled to share her good news.
Operating from august 2012 to august 2014, the commission examined inefficiencies in the three police stations. He holds an llb nmmu, a postgraduate certificate in labour relations unisa, llm unisa and mphil in conflict. When the khayelitsha commission on policing released its report in 2014, the minister of police and national commissioner tried to undermine its findings and recommendations. On day seven of the khayelitsha commission of inquiry, we are with heavy hearts.
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