1. Metropolitan Police Departments
Report on the status of Metropolitan Police Departments in South Africa

2. Contents of Presentation
Section A: Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
Section B: Law Enforcement Mandates
Section C: Cooperation Platforms
Section D: Challenges

3. Section A: Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
There are six (6) Metropolitan Police Departments in South Africa:

4. Ethekwini (Durban) Metro Police
Section A: Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
Ethekwini (Durban) Metro Police
Chief of Police: Eugene Nzama
Oldest Police force in RSA
Total Staff Component: 2419
Operational Staff Component: 1845
Population: 3,442,361
Area: 2,291 km2
Chief of Police
Regional Command Specialised Enforcement
Regional Command CBD
Regional Command North
Regional Command Inner West
Regional Command Outer West
Regional Command South
Regional Command Central

5. Ethekwini (Durban) Metro Police
Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
Ethekwini (Durban) Metro Police
Specialised Units;
Dog Unit (K9)
Equestrian Unit
Public Transport
Crowd Control Unit

6. Johannesburg Metro Police
Section A: Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
Johannesburg Metro Police
Chief of Police: Banzi Nyanda
Date of establishment:
March 2001
Total Staff Component: 3719
Operational Staff Component: 3116
Population: 4,434,827
Area: 1,644 km2
Chief of Police
Regional Operations
By-Law Management Unit
Specialized Services
Internal Affairs
Auxiliary Services
Academy

7. Johannesburg Metro Police
Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
Johannesburg Metro Police
Specialised Units
Dog Unit (K9)
Equestrian Unit
Specialised Patrol Unit
VIP Protection Unit
Crowd Control Unit

8. Cape Town Metro Police Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
The City of Cape Town has a separate, dedicated City Traffic Department as well as a dedicated Law Enforcement Department which is unique to Cape Town
Population: 3,740,030
Area: 2,461 km2
Chief of Police: Wayne Le Roux
Date of establishment:
1 December 2001
Total Operational Component:
1714
Metro Police: 435
Traffic Service: 495
Law Enforcement : 784
Chief of Police
Central Operations
Civilian and Internal Affairs
Support Service
Finance
CCTV

9. Cape Town Metro Police Specialised Units Dog Unit (K9) Equestrian Unit
Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
Cape Town Metro Police
Specialised Units
Dog Unit (K9)
Equestrian Unit
Substance Abuse (Drug) Unit
Video Unit
Gang Task team
Crowd Control Unit
Social Crime Prevention
Bylaw Enforcement Unit

10. Ekurhuleni Metro Police
Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
Ekurhuleni Metro Police
Chief of Police: Bafana Mahlabe
Date of establishment:
16 February 2002
Total Staff Component: 2432
Operational Staff Component: 1675
Population: 3,178,470
Area: 1,975 km2
Chief of Police
Chief of Staff
Operations and Specialised Services
Auxiliary and Support Services
Bylaws
Security

11. Ekurhuleni Metro Police
Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
Ekurhuleni Metro Police
Specialised Units
Dog Unit (K9)
Equestrian Unit
Substance Abuse (Drug) Unit
Specialised Response (Tactical) Unit
VIP Protection Unit
Crowd Control Unit
Overload Unit
Speed law Enforcement
Bylaw Unit
OR Tambo Precinct (National Key Point)

12. Tshwane Metro Police Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
Chief of Police: Steven Ngobeni
Date of establishment:
4 April 2002
Total Staff Component: 4204
Operational Staff Component: 3931
Population: 2,921,488
Area: 6,298 km2
Chief of Police
Office of the Staff Officer
Regional Policing
Specialised Policing
Training, Research & Resource Development
Police Support & Administration

13. Tshwane Metro Police Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
Specialised Units
Dog Unit (K9)
Equestrian Unit
Substance Abuse (Drug) Unit
Specialised Response (Tactical) Unit
VIP Protection Unit
Crowd Control Unit
Social Crime Prevention
Cable Theft Unit
Drunk Driving Support Unit
Speed Law Enforcement Unit
Bylaw Unit

14. Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police
Overview of Metropolitan Police Departments
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police
Chief of Police: Acting Chief
Date of establishment:
22 December 2012
Total Staff Component: Not Yet Implemented
Operational Staff Component: Not Yet Implemented
Population: 1,152,115
Area: 1,959 km2
Chief of Police
Post Vacant
Chief of Police
Not yet operational

15. Section B: Law Enforcement Mandates - Constitutional framework
In terms of the Constitution the following sections make provision for the Municipal / Metropolitan Police (MPS’s):
In terms of section 205 (1) of the Constitution, “The national police service must be structured to function on a national, provincial and where appropriate local spheres of government.”
Sec 206 (7) of the Constitution provides for National legislation to “..Provide a framework for the establishment, powers, functions and control of municipal police.”
Sec 207 (2) of the Constitution reads as follows: “The National Commissioner must exercise control and manage the police service in accordance with the national policing policy and the directions of the cabinet member responsible for policing.

16. Section B: South African Police Service Act Legislative Mandate
The promulgation of Sec 64 of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995), gave effect to provisions of Sec 205 (1) of the Constitution.
Section 64L “National Commissioner shall determine the minimum standards for training”.
In terms of Sec 64E functions of Metro Police;
Traffic policing
By-laws and regulation enforcement
Crime prevention

17. Section B: Legislative Mandate Traffic Policing
Traffic policing, subject to any legislation relating to road traffic (Road Policing)
National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996)
National Land Transport Act, 2009 (Act No. 5 of 2009)
Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act, 1998 (Act No. 46 of 1998) (Presently only active in Johannesburg and Tshwane)

18. Section B: Legislative Mandate By-laws and Regulation Policing
The policing of municipal by-laws and regulations which are the responsibility of the municipality in question
Municipalities each promulgate by-laws relevant to their unique environments

19. Section B: Legislative Mandate Crime prevention
The prevention of crime;  
South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995)
Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977)
Regulations for Municipal Police Services - Reg 10 read with Annexure 5 & 6 which contains various sections of different legislation applicable to Municipal Police Services.
National Policing Standards e.g. Crowd Management, Domestic Violence etc.

20. Legislation relating to Co-operation
Legislation regulates co-operation between SAPS and Metro Police, - not a Service Level Agreement as Metro Police is not an agent for SAPS and the ever changing legislative landscape of policing demands a more flexible co- operation system.
Regulations, National Standards and National Instructions are issued to accommodate new legislation, crime patterns and instructions such as:
National Standard for Metro Police re Crowd Management
National Standard for Metro Police re Domestic Violence
National Standard for Metro Police re Crime Scenes
National Standard for Metro Police re Arrest, Search and Seizure et al
The following sections of the SAPS Act, regulate Co-operation:
Sec 64 C(2)(e)-(g)
Sec 64K, L, M, N, O, and Sec 64P

21. Section C: Cooperation between SAPS and MPS’s
Cooperation and coordination between SAPS and Metros happen, in terms of legislation and continuously through;
National Standards
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Regulations
National Instructions
Local Station Meetings
Cluster Meetings
Provincial (Provjoc) Meetings
National (Natjoc) Meetings
National Chief’s Forum Meetings

22. Section C: Cooperation between SAPS and MPS’s
National Commissioner
National Standards
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Provincial Commissioners
Quarterly feedback
Annual plans
All Instructions and Directives from National Commissioner
SAPS Nodal Point
Regulations
National Instructions
All Instructions and Directives from National and Provincial Commissioners
National Nodal Point for Metro Police
Chiefs of Metro Police Services

23. Section D: Challenges
Common challenges faced by all Metro Police Departments;
Insufficient funding for expensive law enforcement infrastructure;
Vehicles, communication, weapons, information systems, etc.
Specialised Training and Equipment (Crowd Management)
Slow growth of Staff vs huge growth in Population
Increase in Events, protest actions, land invasion and required policing
Increased demand by Community for “Local” Policing

24. Section D: Challenges
Legislative Challenges;
Limitations in terms of investigative powers for traffic and bylaw related crimes (e.g. not having powers such as key practitioners like health and fire safety)
Excessive requirements placed on training and accreditation – Need for a dedicated National Metro Police qualification

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