Office of the Minister

An email from Mr. Adams to the Office of the Minister dated 21 November 2024 complained about the interception of cases moved from Cape Town Police Station to the office of Provincial Commissioner Western Cape General Patekile.

“After I opened these cases... I was informed that the cases were taken from the Cape Town police station to the office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape. I do not trust the Provincial Commissioner General Patekile, and believe that a deliberate attempt is taking place to get rid of the cases I had reported and to protect those against whom I made the cases.”

The Office of the Minister directed the complaint to Major-General Sibula and Brigadier Lethoko to ensure urgent attention and action was taken on the complaint regarding interference with the investigative process.

“The Office of the Minister immediately acts upon this and directs the complaint to be dealt with and directs that complaint to Major-General Sibula and Lethoko”

On 1 November 2024 at 11:45, a communication from within SAPS requested urgent attention and feedback must reach the Office of the National Commissioner and the Office of the Minister by specified deadlines concerning the complaint.

“Kindly see the email below for your urgent attention and important, feedback must reach the Office of the National Commissioner on Monday 12h00 and report to the Office of the Minister by Monday 4 November 2024 at 15h00”