Apparently, I’m still the person the internet asks about South Africa.
So I went looking for answers. Whatever holiday you are looking for, South Africa has you. Just don’t say we didn’t tell you.
@TBCZA
They heavily increased the price of eggs in 2025 because of the bird flu and never dropped it back afterwards.
Instead of dropping back the price, we now have a “special” on eggs every month. 🙃
south africa, the women’s africa cup of nations is underway in morocco and banyana banyana kick off their campaign against tanzania later today at 7pm. let’s support our girls ! 🇿🇦 no dna just what 😮💨
SAPS may NOT refuse to open a case.
Know your rights.
𝐒𝐀𝐏𝐒 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has released a public notice reminding citizens of their rights and warning officers that refusing to open criminal cases is unacceptable and against official policy.
According to the notice, SAPS has received increasing complaints that some police stations are turning away people trying to report crimes, particularly cases involving women and children.
Unacceptable Reasons for Refusal
The infographic highlights several common excuses officers have reportedly used to avoid opening cases:
The complainant cannot identify the suspect by name
The complainant did not bring the suspect to the police station
The crime did not occur within that specific police station’s area
The officer believes the case is “not serious enough”
Complainants are told to resolve the matter themselves with the suspect
SAPS has made it clear: “This is unacceptable.”
What the Law Requires
Under National Instruction 3 of 2011, SAPS members must:
Interview the complainant to determine whether the report meets the requirements of a specific criminal offence.
Never refer a complainant to another police station, even if the crime happened in a different jurisdiction.
The Community Service Centre (CSC) at each station is required to:
Treat complainants courteously
Take a full sworn statement
Ensure all complaints receive immediate attention
Not send people away to report elsewhere
Consequences for Officers
Cluster and Station Commanders must take disciplinary action against any SAPS member who refuses to comply with this instruction.
What the Public Should Do
The notice urges members of the public:
“Report it” if a SAPS member refuses to open your case.
SAPS National Complaints Centre:0800 333 177
0860 264 487
The message is clear: Know your rights. Do not walk away without your case being registered.
THIS IS EVERYTHING THAT IS WRONG WITH SOUTH AFRICA.
As encountered by Zandile Tshangane.
So this morning my niece got mugged, hit and almost rapped on her way to school by two boys. We then went to the police station to report the case so one of the guys asked us to sit down and we will be assisted.
This lady (on the picture) then comes and yells, why are we sitting where we are seated? We tried to explain but her attitude was already on steroids.
We proceed to explain why we were there and she said she will not open a case with out the suspects names, surname or ID number.
We asked for her name and she said “Andazi” (I do not know)
So when I am being mugged I should ask them thieves for the details?
Carletonville Saps you can do way better than this.