The DA claims that, from responses the party has received to written questions, none of Gauteng\u2019s three metros have submitted annual policing plans for the current year.<\/p>\n
\u201cLegislation requires that an annual police plan must be developed by the executive head of the municipal police service after consultation with the SAPS and relevant community police forums,\u201d explained Michele Clarke MPL, DA spokesperson on community safety.<\/p>
\u201cThe plan must then be submitted to the provincial commissioner and the MEC responsible for transport and traffic matters 60 days before the end of the financial year.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithin 30 days after receipt of the plan the provincial commissioner must, if satisfied that the implementation will improve effective policing, submit a certificate confirming that.<\/p>
\u201cIf the commissioner is not satisfied that the implementation will improve effective policing, a certificate with reasons must also be submitted.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the DA, Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni are yet to submitted annual plans.<\/p>\n
\u201cTherefore, these metros are in contravention of complying with regulations for municipal police services,\u201d added Clarke.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis essentially means that these metro police forces are operating illegally.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gauteng MEC for safety and security Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane indicated that her department would take corrective steps to deal with the municipalities.<\/p>\n