1. Public Protector’s presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
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2. Background (Against The Rules report)
01 August 2010
The Sunday Times publishes an article, alleging improper conduct and maladministration by the National Police Commissioner
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3. Background (Against The Rules)
02 August 2010
Mr Paul Hoffman of the Institute for Accountability in Southern Africa and Mr Pieter Groenewald of the Freedom Front + request the Public Protector to investigate the allegations
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4. Background (Against The Rules)
03 August 2010
The Public Protector asks the SAPS and DPW to suspend the lease pending the outcome of her investigation
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5. Background (Against The Rules)
10 August 2010
Both the SAPS and DPW respond, undertaking to heed the Public Protector’s call.
DPW further indicates that various role players involved have been advised about the suspension of the lease agreement
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6. Background (Against The Rules)
11 & 19 October 2010
DPW Director-General informs National Police Commissioner that the lease is invalid and new process ought to be initiated. This is based on findings of an internal inquiry and independent legal advice
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7. Background (Against The Rules)
25 October 2010
Public Protector issues preliminary report and informs National Police Commissioner of her concurrence with the decision of the DPW to commence with a new process. Preliminary report presented to the Executive Authorities and Accounting Officers of SAPS and DPW
3/9/11

8. Background (Against The Rules)
31 October 2010
Former Public Works Minister Geoff Doidge is replaced by Ms Gwen Mahlangu Nkabinde
3/9/11

9. Background (Against The Rules)
The Minister’s office obtains informal advice from the State Attorney, indicating that the lease is enforceable, subject to further legal opinion of a senior counsel
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10. Background (Against The Rules)
22 November 2010
Opinion of the senior counsel concludes that the contract between DPW and RPF is unlawful, rendering the lease invalid
DPW advises Nedbank that it is continuing with the lease
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11. Background (Against The Rules)
07 December 2010
Minister Mahlangu-Nkabinde announces publicly that DPW is continuing with the lease agreement
DPW Director-General suspended
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12. Background (Against The Rules)
December 2010
Public Protector’s draft report distributed to all relevant parities for their comments
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13. Background (Against The Rules)
January 2011
Comments received from all parties involved
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14. Background (Against The Rules)
21 February 2011
Public Protector writes to the SAPS in Durban, requesting documents relating to the alleged procurement of office accommodation
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15. Background (Against The Rules)
22 February 2011
Public Protector releases her findings during a media briefing in Pretoria,
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16. Background (Against The Rules)
24 February 2011
National Police Commissioner holds a press conference
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17. Background (Against The Rules)
28 February 2011
Public Protector receives a response from National Commissioner’s, saying SAPS can’t meet the deadline for delivery of the documents
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18. Background (Against The Rules)
01 March 2011
Public Protector receives correspondence from the National Police Commissioner’s office, indicating that they will submit requested document the following day
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19. Background (Against The Rules)
02 March 2011
Public Protector receives documents from the SAPS in Durban
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20. The “Raid”
02 March 2011
Two Counter Intelligence officials visit the Public Protector’s Pretoria office unannounced
They investigate “information leaks from within the SAPS” and asks if the memos shown in the Sunday Times articles formed part of the Public Protector’s report
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21. A public outcry over the so called “raid’ of the Public Protector
The “Raid”
03 March 2011
SAPS releases a statement, distancing itself from the visit of the two Counter Intelligence officials
A public outcry over the so called “raid’ of the Public Protector
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22. The “Raid”
04 March 2011
National Police Commissioner calls the Public Protector to apologise and vows to launch an investigation into the matter
A police Brigadier commences investigations into the matter, taking statement from Public Protector personnel who came into contact with the Counter Intelligence officials
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