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Notice 370 of 2013: Commission of Inquiry into allegations of police inefficiency in Khayelitsha

Western Cape Provincial GovernmentRef: provincial-gazette-ZA-WC-no-7193#nPROV-370

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What this means

This document is a Notice of Public Sittings for the Commission of Inquiry into allegations of police inefficiency in Khayelitsha and community-police relations. It announces the second preliminary sitting on 13 November 2013 and a third preliminary sitting on 25 November 2013, both at Lookout Hill, Khayelitsha, detailing that these sessions will determine working methods and procedures without hearing evidence. It also lays out dates for future public hearings in 2014 (Phase One: 21 January–22 February; Phase Two: 24–28 March) and notes that a Hearing Plan will be published on the Commission’s website prior to each week of sittings.

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public meetingClosed

Second Preliminary Sitting of the Commission of Inquiry

The public can attend the second preliminary sitting on 13 November 2013 at Lookout Hill, Khayelitsha, to address the Commission and propose amendments to key procedural documents. No evidence will be heard at this session.

Who it is for
residents of Khayelitsha, community representatives, members of the public interested in police efficiency, potential witnesses
How to act on it
Attend the sitting at Lookout Hill, cnr of Spine Road and Mew Way, Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha, on 13 November 2013 from 10h00 to 16h00
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13 November 2013
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The second preliminary sitting of the Commission will be held on the 13 November at Lookout Hill, cnr of Spine Road and Mew Way, Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha, from 10h00 to 16h00.
public hearingClosed

Phase One Public Hearings of the Commission of Inquiry

The public can attend the Phase One public hearings from 21 January 2014 to 22 February 2014 at Lookout Hill, Khayelitsha, to present evidence on allegations of police inefficiency and breakdown in community-police relations.

Who it is for
residents of Khayelitsha, community representatives, individuals with information about police inefficiency, people affected by poor community-police relations
How to act on it
Attend the hearings at Lookout Hill, cnr of Spine Road and Mew Way, Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha, from 10h00 to 16h00, Monday to Friday, between 21 January 2014 and 22 February 2014
Closes
22 February 2014
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Phase One Hearings: Tuesday 21 January 2014 to Friday 22 February 2014. The Commission will sit each week from Monday to Friday, from 10h00-16h00.
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Phase Two Public Hearings of the Commission of Inquiry

The public can attend the Phase Two public hearings from 24 March 2014 to 28 March 2014 at Lookout Hill, Khayelitsha, to provide expert testimony on issues relevant to the inquiry and evidence from Phase One.

Who it is for
expert witnesses, professionals with relevant knowledge, individuals with insights into police reform and community relations
How to act on it
Attend the hearings at Lookout Hill, cnr of Spine Road and Mew Way, Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha, from 10h00 to 16h00, Monday to Friday, between 24 March 2014 and 28 March 2014
Closes
28 March 2014
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Phase Two Hearings: Monday 24 March 2014 to Friday 28 March 2014, from 10h00-16h00.
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Access to Hearing Plans

The public can access the weekly Hearing Plans published by the Commission on its website at least five days before each week of sittings, to learn about the schedule and structure of upcoming hearings.

Who it is for
members of the public, journalists, researchers, legal observers, community advocates
How to act on it
Visit the Commission’s website at www.khayelitshacommission.org.za to view the Hearing Plan published at least five days before each week of sittings
Closes
28 March 2014
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The Commission will publish a Hearing Plan on its website at least five days prior to each week of the scheduled sittings.
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Obtain Working Documents of the Commission

The public can obtain copies of key procedural documents such as 'Notice 4', 'Notice 5', and 'Notice 6' related to the Commission's working methods and procedures through the Commission's website.

Who it is for
interested members of the public, legal representatives, community groups, researchers
How to act on it
Visit the Commission’s website at www.khayelitshacommission.org.za to download copies of 'Notice 4', 'Notice 5', and 'Notice 6'
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Copies of all these documents can be obtained on the Commission’s website which can be accessed at www.khayelitshacommission.org.za.
public meetingClosed

Third Preliminary Sitting of the Commission of Inquiry

The public can attend the third preliminary sitting on 25 November 2013 at Lookout Hill, Khayelitsha, to address the Commission and propose amendments to procedural documents. This session will not involve evidence-taking.

Who it is for
residents of Khayelitsha, community representatives, members of the public interested in police efficiency, potential witnesses
How to act on it
Attend the sitting at Lookout Hill, cnr of Spine Road and Mew Way, Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha, on 25 November 2013 from 10h00 to 16h00
Closes
25 November 2013
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A third preliminary sitting will be held at the same venue on 25 November 2013 from 10h00-16h00.

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Reference

provincial-gazette-ZA-WC-no-7193#nPROV-370

Key Takeaways

  • Commission of Inquiry into allegations of police inefficiency in Khayelitsha
  • Notice 370/2013
  • Second preliminary sitting: 13 November 2013, 10h00-16h00, Lookout Hill, Khayelitsha
  • Third preliminary sitting: 25 November 2013, 10h00-16h00, Lookout Hill, Khayelitsha
  • Phase One Hearings: 21 January 2014 to 22 February 2014, 10h00-16h00, Lookout Hill
  • Phase Two Hearings: 24 March 2014 to 28 March 2014, 10h00-16h00, Lookout Hill
  • Hearing Plan to be published on website at least five days prior to each week
  • Proclamation 9/2012; Provincial Gazette 7026; Western Cape Provincial Commissions Act, 1998

Dates

Opening Date

1 November 2013