Civil society |
Organisations in society which operate outside of the state. For example, churches, non-government and community based organisations and business. |
| Civilian oversight and accountability | Monitoring police activities and ensuring that the police are answerable for their actions to the political authorities. |
Crime prevention |
All activities which reduce, deter or prevent the occurrence of specific crimes through: altering the environment in which they occur; changing the conditions which are thought to cause them; and providing a strong deterrent in the form of an effective criminal justice system. |
Criminal justice system |
The system made up of the Departments of Safety and Security, Justice and Correctional Services. These departments are collectively responsible for ensuring the safety of citizens and the processing of offenders. |
| Indicative planning | Planning through the development of indicators which can be used to monitor progress. |
| Institutional reform | A delineation of roles and functions to ensure clear direction and an appropriate allocation of responsibility and accountability. |
Law enforcement |
All aspects involving the police and the criminal justice system which reduce the incidence of law-breaking and increase the perceived risk of such transgressions for potential offenders. |
Policy |
Political decisions about how to apply public funds to social problems or public services. |
Social crime prevention |
This is aimed at reducing the socio-economic and environmental factors which lead to criminality through the targeting of particular causal factors conducive to crime. |
| Victim support and empowerment | This reduces the negative effects of criminal actions on victims by providing the support and skills required to address them. |
| Visible policing | Police providing a visible presence in particular areas through actively enforcing the law and reducing opportunities for crime. |
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND SECURITY KEY POLICY INITIATIVES 1994 – 1997
Minister’s Draft Policy Document/Green Paper (1994)
Emphasised democratic control of the police service, accountability and community consultation.
The South African Police Services Act (1995)
Provided a legal framework for democratic control, accountability and transparency through the creation of a civilian Secretariat for Safety and Security. In addition, the Act provided for an Independent Complaints Directorate to ensure investigation of police abuses.
The National Crime Prevention Strategy (1996)
Motivated for a new paradigm for safety and security. This entailed a shift from crime control to crime prevention as well as emphasising crime as a social as opposed to security issue. The NCPS provides for a wide array of preventive programmes.
Community Policing Policy Framework (1996)
Provided the policy framework for the implementation of community policing.
Affirmative Action Policy (1996)
Provided the Department of Safety and Security with the framework for the implementation of affirmative action.
Discipline Regulations (1996)
Empowered management to promote professional service through regulating the conduct of police officials.
Crowd Management (1996)
Provided standards for the use of force and tactics in dealing with protests and other incidents requiring crowd management.
Promotions Policy (1996)
Provides a framework for promotions based on merit as opposed to longevity and seniority.
South African Regional Police Chiefs Co-ordinating Committee (1996)
The Department of Safety and Security played a leading role in establishing this structure to ensure regional co-operation for cross-border policing.
Medium Term Expenditure Framework (1997)
The Department of Safety and Security volunteered to be among the first to pilot the MTEF at a national level.
Code of Conduct (1997)
Provides the basis for positive discipline in the SAPS.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE WHITE PAPER CONSULTATION PROCESS
Access Market International
African Christian Democratic Party
African National Congress
Afrikanerbond
Agricultural Union
Agriculture Western Cape
Alexandra CPF
Aqua-Net
Banking Council of South Africa
Bayswater CPF
Bedfordview CPF
Bloemfontein Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Bo-Karoo CPF Area Board
Bomba / Bethal CPF
Bulwer Park Service Station
Business Against Crime
Cape Metropolitan Council
Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research
Centre for Socio-Legal Studies
Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
Ceasefire Campaign
Charl Cilliers CPF
Christian’s Against Crime Organisation
City of Bloemfontein
City of Cape Town
City of Umtata
Claremont CPF
Cleveland CPF
Community Agency for Crime Prevention, Tembisa
Community Agency for Social Enquiry
Community and Business Against Crime Together
Congress of South African Trade Unions
Deaf Federation of South Africa
Democratic Party
Diakonia Council of Churches
Diamanstad Tabernakel
Diamond Field CPF Area Board
Die Gereformeerde Kerk
Dientjie CPF
Dolphin Coast Municipality
Durban City Police
Early Childhood Development Section, Northern Cape
Eastern Cape Secretariat for Safety and Security
Eastern Free State CPF Area Board
East Rand Area CPF Board
East London CPF Provincial Board
Edenburg CPF
Edenvale CPF
Empangeni CPF
Fairland CPF
Freedom Front
Free State Attorney General’s Office
Free State Department of Safety and Security
Free State Department of Social Welfare
Free State Provincial CPF Board
Free State Speakers Office
Free State Vroue Land-Unie
Free State Youth Development Association
Galeshwe Party
Gauteng Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Gauteng Association of Local Authorities
Gauteng Department of Welfare and Population Development
Gauteng Provincial Service Commission
Goodwood CPF
Gordonia CPF Area Board
Grabouw CPF
Greater Orlando CPF
Greater Hermanus CPF
Greater Plettenberg Bay CPF
Grootvlei CPF
Gun Free South Africa
Honeydew CPF
House of Traditional Leaders
Illembe Regional Council
Inkatha Freedom Party
Institute for Security Studies
Institute of Criminology (UCT)
Inyangas National Association
Jacaranda Local Taxi Council
Jeffreys Bay CPF
Johannesburg CPF Area Board
Jumbo Juices
Keenan Block Watch FOBA
Kempton Park Tembisa Metropolitan Local Council
Kiasha Park CPF
Kleinmond CPF
Komatipoort CPF
Kwadela / Davel CPF
Kwa-Zulu Natal Health Services
Kwa-Zulu Natal MEC for Safety and Security
Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial Administration
Kwa-Zulu Natal Secretariat for Safety and Security
Lethabong Metropolitan Local Council
Local Government Association of Mpumalanga
Magaliesburg CPF
Mahlabathini / Ulundi Chamber of Business
Malelane CPF
Masakhane Recreation Centre
Mfuleni CPF
Mitchells Plain CPF
Monyakeng Advice Office
Mosselbay CPF
Moutse CPF
Mowbray CPF
Mpumalanga CPF Provincial Board
Mpumalanga Department of the Premier – Youth Affairs
Mpumalanga Youth Commission
Mzinyathi Regional Council
National Party
Network of Independent Monitors
Northern Cape Civilian Secretariat for Safety and Security
Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Land Reform
Northern Cape Environmental Affairs Development Social Welfare and Health
Northern Cape Department of Works
Northern Province Provincial CPF Board
Northern Province Department of Justice
Northern Province Department Public Works
Northern Province Department of Transport: Traffic and Safety Directorate
North West Local Government Association
North West Local Government Housing, Planning and Development
North West Province Training - Molopo
NP Women’s Action Group Free State
Outshoorn CPF
Office of the Premier, Mpumalanga: Disability Desk
Parkview CPF
Pennington Transitional Local Council
People Opposing Women Abuse
Pinelands / Thornton CPF
POPCRU
Pretoria CPF Area Board
Protect-A-Car
Protective Security Interest Group KZN
Provincial Administration Western Cape
Provincial Standing Committee Western Cape
Private Security Interest Group
Public Service Association of South Africa
Queenstown CPF Area Board
Rape Crisis
Rondebosch CPF
Rosebank CPF
Safer Schools Program
Sebokeng CPF
Security Association of South Africa
Siyalungisa Community Foundation
Smithfield CPF
Somerset CPF
South African Institute of Race Relations
South African Local Government Association
South African Police Union
Standerton CPF
Swellendam CPF
Technikon South Africa
Tembisa CPF
The Diphiri System
Transnet
Triangle Communities Association
Tshwaranang Legal Advocacy Centre to end Violence Against Women
Ulundi CPF Area Board
Umtata CPF Area Board
University of South Africa: Faculty of Arts - Department of Criminology
University of the North: Department of Criminology
University of Venda: School of Law
Urban Monitoring and Awareness Committee
Vaal CPF Area Board
Western Cape Anti-Crime Forum
Western Cape Network on Violence Against Women
Western Cape Department of Community Safety
Western Cape Department of Housing and Planning
Western Cape Department of Sport and Recreation
Western Vaal Metropolitan Council
West Metropole CPF Area Board
Zululand Regional Council
A number of individuals also provided submissions which the Department acknowledges.
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION:
Commission on Gender Equality
Department of Agriculture
Department of Constitutional Development
Department of Correctional Services
Department of Education
Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Department of Finance
Department of Foreign Affairs
Department of Health
Department of Home Affairs
Department of Housing
Department of Labour
Department of Justice
Department of Public Service and Administration
Department of Sport and Recreation
Department of Transport
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
Department of Welfare
Independent Complaints Directorate
National Intelligence Agency
National Intelligence Co-ordinating Committee
National Youth Commission
South African Human Rights Commission
South African Police Service
South African Receiver of Revenue
South African Secret Service