Given the recommendations of the interim report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, known as the Madlanga Commission, which suggest that organised cr
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Implementation of lifestyle auditing (initial capacitation plan)
The reply states that Division Crime Intelligence is implementing lifestyle auditing as a proactive measure and has commenced an initial capacitation plan, with appointment processes at an advanced stage expected to be finalised imminently.
- Who it is for
- Division Crime Intelligence appointment processes and related personnel involved in lifestyle auditing implementation
- How to act on it
- Proceed with the initial capacitation plan for lifestyle auditing implementation, where appointment processes are at an advanced stage.
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In addition, Division Crime Intelligence is in the process of implementing lifestyle auditing as a proactive measure and has commenced with the initial capacitation plan wherein appointment processes are at an advanced stage and expected to be finalised imminently.
Lifestyle audit processes (with investigations after red flags)
The reply says Division Crime Intelligence supports SAPS Risk and Integrity Management in lifestyle audit processes, which can lead to investigations when potential red flags are detected in the review phase.
- Who it is for
- SAPS Risk and Integrity Management and Division Crime Intelligence processes (as part of vetting and integrity management)
- How to act on it
- Lifestyle audit processes are conducted and potential red flags detected in the review phase lead to investigations.
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The Division Crime Intelligence supports the SAPS Risk and Integrity Management in Lifestyle Audit processes which lead to investigations due to potential red flags detected in the review phase.
DPCI security clearance (security vetting)
The reply states that every DPCI member must hold and maintain a security clearance appropriate to their post, with vetting conducted collaboratively by SAPS Division: Crime Intelligence and the State Security Agency (SSA), including background investigations.
- Who it is for
- DPCI members
- How to act on it
- DPCI members obtain and maintain security clearance through the vetting process that includes background investigations.
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Security Vetting: All DPCI members must obtain and maintain a security clearance, overseen by the SAPS CI and/or SSA. The process encompasses comprehensive background investigations, including criminal record checks, employment history verification, and personal reference assessments.
Re-vetting of SAPS senior management by State Security Agency
The reply says the President’s directive requires State Security Agency to re-vet SAPS senior management, meaning all senior managers will be subjected to the vetting process by State Security Agency.
- Who it is for
- SAPS senior managers
- How to act on it
- Senior managers are subjected to the vetting process by State Security Agency as directed.
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The directive of the President for State Security Agency to re-vet the Senior Management of the SAPS means that all senior managers will be subjected to the vetting process by State Security Agency.
DPCI financial disclosure via e-Disclosure and manual declarations
The reply states that DPCI uses a tiered financial disclosure framework to detect unexplained wealth and potential illicit activity, with middle and senior management declaring financial interests through the e-Disclosure system and junior members submitting manual declarations.
- Who it is for
- Middle and Senior Management Service members and junior members within DPCI
- How to act on it
- Middle and Senior Management Service members declare financial interests through the e-Disclosure system; junior members submit manual declarations.
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Financial Disclosure: The DPCI applies a tiered financial disclosure framework to detect unexplained wealth and potential illicit activity. Middle and Senior Management Service members declare financial interests through the e-Disclosure system administered by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), which enables automated lifestyle tracking. Junior members are required to submit manual declarations.
Security clearance for SAPS posts (including Crime Intelligence and Detective Services)
The reply states that SAPS must identify which posts (including Crime Intelligence and Detective Services) require security clearance, and determine the level of security clearance required based on access to sensitive information.
- Who it is for
- Occupiers of posts within the South African Police Service (SAPS), including Division Crime Intelligence and Detective Services
- How to act on it
- The National Commissioner (or delegate) identifies posts requiring security clearance and indicates the level of security clearance required for each post.
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According to SAPS Vetting Policy no 4 of 2025 (Chapter 4 Section 9), the National Commissioner (or his or her delegate) must identify all posts within the South African Police Service (SAPS), which includes Division Crime Intelligence and Detective Services, for which security clearance is required, based on the level of access to sensitive information or matters that the occupier of the post has or may have. The level of security clearance required for each post must also be determined and indicated.
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Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36040/
Key Takeaways
- date: 6 March 2026
- party: South African Police Service
- department: Crime Intelligence and Detective Services
- policy: SAPS Vetting Policy no 4 of 2025
- initiatives: lifestyle auditing, security clearance, integrity testing
- specific requirements: security clearance for DPCI members, financial disclosures
- ongoing processes: re-vetting of senior management by State Security Agency
Dates
Opening Date
6 March 2026
Closing Date
6 March 2026