Johnathan Paoli
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Amendment Act, which seeks to strengthen the institutional and operational independence of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)
Spokesperson for the Presidency, Vincent Magwenya, announced the news on Wednesday and said it would further empower IPID to investigate serious offences committed by police officers whether off duty or not.
“The new law entrenches the institutional and operational independence of IPID and makes it clear that the directorate must be independent, impartial and must exercise its powers and functions without fear, favour or prejudice,” Magwenya said.
He said the legislation follows a comprehensive review of the principle IPID act of 2011 which was initiated by the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service.
The Civilian Secretariat provides the Minister of Police with policy advice and research support; develops departmental policy; provides civilian oversight of the South African Police Service
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