The purpose of the South African Police Services Act is to provide for the establishment, organisation, regulation and control of the South African Police Service; and to provide for matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS section 214 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1993 (Act No. 200 of 1993), requires legislation to provide for the establishment and regulation of a South African Police Service which shall be structured at both national and provincial levels and shall function under the direction of the national government as well as the various provincial governments;
AND WHEREAS there is a need to provide a police service throughout the national territory to -
(a) ensure the safety and security of all persons and property in the national territory;
(b) uphold and safeguard the fundamental rights of every person as guaranteed by Chapter 3 of the Constitution;
(c) ensure co-operation between the Service and the communities it serves in the combating of crime;
(d) reflect respect for victims of crime and an understanding of their needs; and
(e) ensure effective civilian supervision over the Service:
Source: SABINET
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