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42-709: The main campus is in Tamboerskloof while it has a satellite campus (Zweigstelle Parow) in Parow . The Parow campus, in the Tygerberg area, serves German-speaking students until grade 4. In 1875, the purchase of a plot of land for the construction of a school by the St. Martini parish in Cape Town took place and eight years later, the German St. Martini School was founded in 1883. Even before

84-637: A R5,000 bribe. On 28 December 2020, three law enforcement officers who were employed by the Emalahleni Municipality were arrested in Mpumalanga on corruption and bribery charges which involved allegations of not issuing standard fines to motorists who committed traffic violations, but instead extorting them for bribes. In 2022, two criminal charges were lodged by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate against

126-421: A Vektor Z88 9mm pistol and pepper spray . Each patrol car is usually also equipped a R5 rifle . To quell disturbances a variety of firearms are used, including BXP sub-machine gun, Musler 12 gauge shotgun (capable of firing anti-riot rubber bullets contained in standard 12 bore shotgun cartridges), as well as tear gas and pencil flares. The R1 rifle has been withdrawn from all front-line police armories since

168-596: A level of teaching that corresponds to the German standard. New entrants to the school within the framework of the New Secondary School (integration programme for non-German-speaking pupils from the Cape Town area from grade five) are required to pass aptitude tests in mathematics and English. 67 per cent of the pupils come from South Africa, 33 per cent from German-speaking countries. The DSK provides bus services from Table View , Hout Bay , Tokai and Tyger Valley to

210-482: A retired SAPS Lieutenant General. On 12 October 2020, Lieutenant-General Bonang Mgwenya , the country's second-most senior police official, was arrested on charges of corruption, fraud, theft and money laundering involving about R200-million and afterwards appeared in Ridge Magistrates court. At the time of Mgwenya's arrest, she and Phahlane were among 14 fellow officers who were charged with corruption. Mgwenya

252-448: A second computer room was inaugurated at the DSK; since 2008, computers have been used in almost all classrooms in conjunction with video projectors and interactive whiteboards. In 2013, an additional building was opened which contains, among other things, the library, an amphitheater, a multi-function room and several classrooms. The most recent edition to the campus is the new sports hall which

294-583: A senior SAPU policeman from the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit, was arrested, and then released on bail, on a bribe charge. Ntsime criticised the arrest, stating Singh was at the forefront of arresting crooked police officers and was onto a big syndicate. Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) spokesperson, Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo, said that undercover Hawks officers caught Singh red-handed accepting

336-461: A warrant. This search-and-seize zone was extended to within eight miles of any border in 1979 and to the entire country in 1983. The new Minister of Safety and Security, Sydney Mufamadi , obtained police training assistance from Zimbabwe , the United Kingdom , and Canada and proclaimed that racial tolerance and human rights would be central to police training in the future. By the end of 1995,

378-581: Is becoming the order of the day for some of our police officers and experts warn that the line between criminals and our law enforcement officers is "blurred"." In February 2013, police in Daveyton , Gauteng were caught on video brutalising Mido Macia , a Mozambican taxi driver accused of parking illegally. Macia was handcuffed to a police van and dragged through the streets, later succumbing to his injuries. Eight police officers were arrested and later convicted of murder. Three police officers were arrested for

420-550: Is on the most commonly used armoured vehicle of the service. The Casspir Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle is another notable vehicle used by the police. As of October 2023 , with the arrival of a new helicopter, the SAPS Air Wing operates a fleet of 34 aeroplanes and helicopters. The Air Wing has about 50 pilots and 300 other personnel. The SAPS Air Wing fleet consists of: Airplanes Helicopters South African Police Service officers generally carry

462-639: Is the country's deadliest incident between police and the civilian population since the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, and has been referred to as a turning-point in post-1994 South Africa. On 10 September 2007 an arrest warrant was issued by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for National Police Commissioner Jackie Selebi ( Interpol president from 2004 to 2008). On 23 September 2007, President Mbeki suspended NPA Head Vusi Pikoli, allegedly because of "an irretrievable breakdown" in

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504-692: Is the national police force of the Republic of South Africa . Its 1,154 police stations in South Africa are divided according to the provincial borders , and a Provincial Commissioner is appointed in each province. The nine Provincial Commissioners report directly to the National Commissioner . The head office is in the Wachthuis Building in Pretoria . The Constitution of South Africa lays down that

546-816: The Cape Province in 1655 to protect civilians and to maintain law and order. In 1795, British officials assumed control over the Dutch Watch, and in 1825 established the Cape Constabulary (which became the Cape Town Police Force in 1840). In 1854, a police force was established in Durban which would become the Durban Borough Police, and in 1935 the Durban City Police (DCP). Act 3 of 1855 established

588-544: The City Bowl . The name Tamboerskloof is derived from the Dutch and Afrikaans words tamboer (drum) and kloof (valley). When Dutch settlers arrived and set up farms in the 1650s, they established the first of a series of lookout points at the site where Tamboerskloof lies today. From these lookout points, watchmen would beat drums to alert farmers in the area to the approach of a ship. Thanks to this, farmers would know that it

630-590: The South African Police Service , City of Cape Town Metro Police, nearby City Improvement Districts, as well as local armed response companies. Several schools can be found within Tamboerskloof, including: According to the 2001 Census , the population of Tamboerskloof was 2 921. The following tables show various demographic data about Tamboerskloof from that census. South African Police Service The South African Police Service ( SAPS )

672-526: The DSK. In 1978, the Arthur Painczyk Sports Field was inaugurated; in 1981, the DSK opened its doors to pupils of all demographic groups. The 1983 opening of the new swimming pool coincided with the 100th anniversary celebration. In 1984, the construction of the science classrooms began, and in 1987, the English stream was created. The first Abitur examination at the DSK took place in 1989. In 1992,

714-592: The Detective Service, and from June 2008 to the Criminal Record and Forensic Science Service (CRFSS). At that time, it comprised only three members at national head office level, led by Gerard Labuschagne. South African Police Service headquarters in located in Pretoria. As of March 2023 , there were three Deputy National Commissioners, with each of these split into divisions as follows: A new ranking system of

756-742: The First World War, the German government began to provide financial aid. After the defeat in the war and the loss of the German colonies, the German School Association Cape Town became the sponsor of the school in 1930. In 1961 the name was changed to Deutsche Schule Kapstadt (DSK). Then the move into the new building, largely financed by the Federal Republic of Germany, began. In 1964, the first students successfully passed their matriculation examinations (South African school-leaving certificate "Senior Certificate" after grade 12) at

798-792: The Frontier Armed and Mounted Police Force in the Eastern Cape , restyled as the Cape Mounted Riflemen in 1878. The South African Police (SAP) was created after the establishment of the Union of South Africa in 1913. Four years later, the Mounted Riflemen's Association relinquished its civilian responsibilities to the SAP as most of its riflemen left to serve in the First World War . The SAP and

840-743: The Olympics of the German Schools in Southern Africa took place at the DSK for the first time. Two years later, construction of a new boarding house began. Strengthened economic ties and the influx of more Germans led to the opening of the second primary school in Bellville in 1995 and the opening of the Gisela Lange Music Hall as well as the renovated Konrad Taeuber Hall in 1997. In 1998, the primary school began moving from Bellville to Parow. In 2003,

882-523: The SAPS had incorporated the ten police agencies of the former homelands , and had reorganised at both national and provincial level. The Investigative Psychology Unit (IPU), also referred to as Investigative Psychology Section (IPS), was founded by forensic psychologist Micki Pistorius in 1996. Elmarie Myburgh was a founding member It was then a division of the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit, later being moved to

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924-521: The South African Police Service has a responsibility to prevent, combat and investigate crime, maintain public order, protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property, uphold and enforce the law, create a safe and secure environment for all people in South Africa, prevent anything that may threaten the safety or security of any community, investigate any crimes that threaten

966-559: The South African Police Service was adopted in April 2010. The change caused some controversy as new ranks like "general" and "colonel" have a military connotation. Furthermore, the new rank system mirrors the system used by the South African Police during the apartheid era. In 2009, Deputy Minister of Police Fikile Mbalula spoke of making the police a paramilitary force by changing the SAPS ranking system so that it would closely mirror

1008-453: The agreement. After recommendation from a board of inquiry, Zuma dismissed Cele and announced that Riah Phiyega , the first female commissioner, would replace him. In February 2018, SAPS Lieutenant-General Khomotso Phahlane, who was also former acting SAPS Commissioner, and his wife appeared in court on charges of fraud and corruption. On 30 July 2020, Phahlane was dismissed from the police after three years on suspension. The same day, he

1050-589: The controversial shooting of Nathaniel Julies , a 16 year-old boy with down syndrome , in Eldorado Park. The Marikana Massacre , was a mass shooting that occurred when police broke up a gathering by striking Lonmin workers on a 'koppie' (hilltop) near the Nkaneng shack settlement in Marikana on 16 August 2012. 34 miners were killed and 78 miners injured, causing anger and public outcry, fueled by reports that most of

1092-607: The elected leadership of the shack settlement at Kennedy Road, Durban . Police officers have also been accused of excessive policing in Blikkiesdorp in Delft, Cape Town , by suppression of freedom and ordering illegal curfews. In 2011, 630 police officers from Gauteng Province were arrested for fraud and corruption, rape and murder. An April 2012 editorial in The Times opined: "It seems torture and outright violation of human rights

1134-467: The ends of justice. Selebi was found guilty of corruption in July 2010, but not guilty of further charges of perverting the course of justice. In February 2011 Bheki Cele was implicated in unlawful conduct and maladministration with a R500m lease agreement for the new police headquarters in Pretoria. In October 2011, President Jacob Zuma announced that Cele had been suspended pending an investigation into

1176-448: The main campus in Tamboerskloof. 33°55′47″S 18°23′57″E  /  33.9296°S 18.3991°E  / -33.9296; 18.3991 Tamboerskloof Tamboerskloof is a neighbourhood and suburb of Cape Town , South Africa . It lies on the slopes of Lion's Head and Signal Hill , adjacent to the neighbourhoods of Gardens and Bo-Kaap . Tamboerskloof is one of the contiguous group of neighbourhoods referred to as

1218-608: The mid-1990s, but is still used by elements of the Special Task Force . Since the departure of democratic South Africa's first National commissioner George Fivaz in January 2000, a number of successive commissioners have been unable to complete a single term in office, most implicated in and charged with misconduct. The distribution of personnel has been controversial, with local legislators questioning why areas most in need of policing resources are being neglected. The department

1260-674: The military maintained a close relationship even after the SAP assumed permanent responsibility for domestic law and order in 1926. Police officials often called on the army for support in case of emergencies. During the Second World War , one SAP brigade served with the 2nd Infantry Division of the South African Army in North Africa. When the National Party (NP) edged out its more liberal opponents in nationwide elections in 1948,

1302-407: The military ranking system. This created a significant amount of controversy from people critical of what they called the "militarisation" of the police. The ranking system was amended in 2016. The role of regional police commissioner was introduced, with the rank of lieutenant general. The major and lieutenant ranks were eliminated, with lieutenants assuming the rank of captain and majors assuming

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1344-585: The new government enacted legislation that strengthened the relationship between the police and the military. Police subsequently became heavily armed, especially when facing unruly or hostile crowds. The Police Act (No. 7) of 1958 broadened the mission of the SAP beyond conventional police functions, and allowed police to quell civil unrest and conduct counterinsurgency operations. The Police Amendment Act (No. 70) of 1965 allowed police to detain any person, receptacle, vehicle, aircraft, or premises within one mile of any national border, and to seize anything found without

1386-490: The police. According to Peter Jordi from the Wits Law Clinic "[Police] Torture is spiralling out of control. It is happening everywhere." Brandon Edmonds argues that "The cops prey on the poor in this country." Independent studies have confirmed that the SAPS has been used to repress peaceful marches. In April 2009, SAPS attempted to ban unFreedom Day and was implicated in support for September 2009 ANC mob that attacked

1428-654: The rank of lieutenant colonel. As of 2024 the National Commissioner is Lt. Gen. Sehlahle Fannie Masemola , who was appointed on 31 March 2022. Leon Mbangwa is Chief of Staff. Through the early-1990s, the police were equipped with smoke and tear-gas dispensing vehicles, tank trucks with water cannons, vehicles that dispensed barbed wire or razor wire to cordon off areas, and a number of rotor and fixed wing aircraft for surveillance, ground force management, rapid deployment of Task Force and specialist teams to crime scenes and VIP personnel movements. The RG-12 'Nyala'

1470-558: The relationship between Pikoli and Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla. However, journalists at the Mail and Guardian claim to have solid information supporting the widespread suspicion that President Mbeki suspended Pikoli as part of a bid to shield Police Commissioner Selebi. According to the Mail and Guardian on 5 October 2007 the NPA was investigating Selebi for corruption, fraud, racketeering and defeating

1512-421: The safety or security of any community, ensure criminals are brought to justice and participate in efforts to address the causes of crime. Amnesty International and others have expressed serious concerns about South African police brutality , including torture and extrajudicial killings. The South African Police Service traces its origin to the Dutch Watch, a paramilitary organisation formed by settlers in

1554-589: The victims were shot from behind and many shot far from police lines. It later emerged that the violence had actually started on 11 August when leaders from the National Union of Mineworkers opened fire on striking NUM members killing two. It is alleged that police did nothing in the aftermath thereby creating a situation in which workers felt that they would have to use other means to protect themselves. Between 12 and 14 August, approximately 8 more people were killed including two policemen and two security guards. It

1596-514: Was constructed in 2019. In 2023 the School finished construction of a Science Center. As is customary in South Africa, the school year begins around 20 January. In terms of structure, the DSK corresponds to a comprehensive school, with the matric being achieved after 12 years and the Abitur, since 2009, also after 12 years. The model corresponds roughly to that of a Gesamtschule . Attempts are made to ensure

1638-587: Was criticised by the Western Cape Government for providing the lowest number personnel (adjusted for population) with a shortage of 2,392 officers, despite having the highest murder rate. This was the subject of the Khayelitsha Commission in 2012. Amnesty International has expressed concerns about police brutality, including torture and extrajudicial killings, in South Africa. There has also been concern about brutal training methods for

1680-512: Was found guilty of dishonest conduct. On 12 July 2019, it was announced the five North West Province police officers were arrested during the week in three separate corruption cases. On 4 June 2020, six senior Gauteng police officers where among 14 people arrested on corruption charges. Two other senior officers, now retired, were arrested as well. Among the Guateng-based SAPS officers charged with corruption included three brigadiers and

1722-508: Was suspended on 15 October 2020 and was dismissed from SAPS on 13 November 2020. On 23 December 2020, four Cape Town police officers attached to the national border control unit at Cape Town International Airport were arrested for extorting money from Chinese businesses. On 23 December 2020, Peter Ntsime, Acting Deputy General Secretary of the South African Policing Union (SAPU), reported that Colonel Kamelash Dalip Singh,

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1764-426: Was time to make their way to Cape Town harbour with their crops. There is a very active neighbourhood watch called Tamboerskloof Neighbourhood Watch (TBKWatch) which assists the community with volunteer patrols, a radio network, a CCTV network and reporting of service issues such as out of order street lights, traffic lights, potholes, and blocked drains. They work very closely with a community control room (Watchcom),

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