SAPS National Instruction 1 of 2015

The crime scene was still under investigation with witnesses being interviewed and suspects under arrest, exhibits were secured in original form, and the Dog Unit and photographers were summoned for scene management in line with SAPS National Instruction 1 of 2015.

“The crime scene was still under investigation as witnesses were interviewed and suspects under arrest . The Dog Unit was summoned , as well as the photographer . It is also worth noting that the primary responsibility of the first responding police member is to safeguard the crime scene until the arrival of crime scene examiners from Local Criminal Records Centre and the Investigating Officer . I can also confirm that the scene was handled in line with the SAPS National Instruction 1 of 2015 which states that crime scene management involves the process of planning and implementation of measures to take control and secure the crime scene ...”

Warrant Officer Phakula admits the crime scene was not handled in line with the SAPS National Instruction 1 of 2015 and acknowledges mistakes in crime scene handling.

“I have to concede that it is wrong. The scene was not in line with the National Instruction 1 of 2015.”