36/1/4/1/201100074
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NO 894
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 18 MARCH 2011
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 8- 2011)
Date reply submitted: 29 March 2011
894. Ms A van Wyk (ANC) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) Whether the SA Police Service (SAPS) currently has any contracts with private security companies; if so, (a) with which company(ies), (b) what service is provided in terms of each contract, (c) what is the value of each contract and (d) what are the reasons for each contract;
(2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
NW970E
REPLY:
(1) Yes.
(a) Khupukani Security Services
Binang Security cc
Chippa Protection Services
Mamputla Security Services
Afri Guard Security
M&M Professionals
Sechaba Protection Service
Protea Coin
Khuselani Security and Risk Management
Vimtsire Protection Services
Tsogile Foundation Security Training & Services
Nomaduku Security Services
Good Shepard Security
Eastern Guard Security
Tshedza Protection Services
Naphakade Security Service
Umkhombe Security Services
Mjayeli Security (Pty) Ltd
Bekezele Cleaning & Security Services
Bosasa OPerartions (Pty) Ltd
Sukuma Security Services
Most Khoza Enterprise
Hlanganani Protection Services
Royal Security cc
Lamabera Security Services
Fidelity Security Services
Milisa Security (Pty) LtdTradefirst 2035 cc
Juslo Security ServicesTriotic Protection Services
Armed Security International Sehlopa Guards (Pty) Ltd
Masithulela Protection Services Freedom Fighters
Metro Security ServicesExecutive Armed Security
Ukuphanta Protection Services Trust Loss Control Services
Afguard Security Telesafe
Mabotwane SecurityXhobani Security Services
Zack-Jack Security Services Born to Protect
Sibongile Security Services Manetrade 168 (Pty) Ltd
Specialized Security Services Mafoko Security Patrols
(1)(b) Each contract was awarded for the provision of security services to perform guard duties at the various premises of the South African Police Service.
(1)(c) The total amount of the actual expenditure for security services in 2009/10 was R161,5 million.
(1)(d) The South African Police Service uses private security guards because of many advantages, inter alia:
(i) A comparative analysis that was conducted revealed that it is more cost effective to outsource this type of service than to use trained police officials;
(ii) More trained police officials are available to perform operational police duties;
(iii) The private security company is contractually bound to replace any employee who is absent for whatever reasons (eg. Sick leave, vacation leave etc.);
(iv) The administrative burden of arranging guard duties is no longer the South African Police Service's responsibility;
(v) All personnel matters must be dealt with by the service provider, and
(vi) The private security company can be held responsible should any losses occur.
(2) No.
Reply to question 894 approved by the Minister
Issued by Parliament, March 29 2011
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