section 64(f)

Section 64(f) of SAPS Act restricts powers of metropolitan police officers to their municipal borders, unless proper agreements are signed with neighbouring municipalities.

“The powers in 64 ( f ) of the SAPS Act may only be exercised within the borders of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council unless an appropriate agreement has been signed with a neighbouring municipality.”

Commissioner Mkhwanazi agrees that limits of jurisdiction in Section 64(f) must be stated and adhered to, especially for officers on suspension or review.

“I think it is what we need to correct . I agree we need to state and correct that . And those that , because I am still on suspension , those that are reviewing , they must – we need to engage on that and make sure that we stick on that .”

EMP officers must stop operating outside their municipal boundaries as section 64(f) prohibits this.

“you must stop operating outside your municipal boundaries because section 64(f) does not allow you to operate outside”