Referred to as: IO · investigation officer
It is necessary for the investigating officer (IO) to compile an affidavit or statement addressing issues such as criminal records and flight risk under Schedule 5, and this is a procedural necessity in bail applications.
“it has to happen ... at least by way of an affidavit from the IO or so”
Brigadier Nyuswa focused on civil unrest matters in July and thought the IO and provincial head would do the necessary for the investigation
“In July, my whole focus was taken off the normal investigation. Now I had to focus on the civil unrest matters, which kept me busy. And I thought the IO and the provincial head would do the necessary, because they can see how busy I was.”
The investigation into the whistleblower's 5 February 2024 email was referred to the FIC for any findings, and the FIC findings are incorporated in the report.
“the IO applied to the FIC to check if FIC can pick up anything, and these are the findings of the FIC . So, it is incorporated in this report”
Brigadier N Kwashu was not aware at the time that the investigation officer (IO) had already submitted the warrant of arrest on 8 April, which is why he was still asking for the docket.
“I was not aware at that stage that the IO has already submitted this warrant of arrest, which is why I was saying to Commissioner Khumalo ... Little did I know that it has been submitted”
