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Saps Risk Application Form

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This document is an application form for event risk categorization under the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2 of 2010 (Act No. 2 of 2010), Section 6(3). It is addressed to the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) via the Western Cape Provincial Coordination Centre, and it collects detailed information about an annual schedule of sports/recreational events, including venue details, dates/times, expected attendance, safety/security considerations, liquor arrangements, and available emergency services. The form also includes confirmations by the event organizer and a section where the event risk category is recommended as High/Medium/Low, with required factors listed for the National Commissioner and a station commander recommendation/signature area.

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Event Risk Categorization Application

This opportunity allows sports or recreational event organizers in the Western Cape to apply for a risk categorization of their event under the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2 of 2010. The application requires detailed information about the event, including venue details, expected attendance, safety measures, liquor arrangements, and emergency services. Organizers must also confirm prior submissions and the status of venue safety certificates.

Who it is for: sports or recreational event organizers, controlling bodies, and venue owners in the Western Cape
How to act on it: Complete the Saps Risk Application Form and submit it via email to wc.majorevents@saps.gov.za or by calling 021-466-0220/0222/2224/0325

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Key Takeaways

Document: Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2/2010 - Section 6(3) Application for Event Risk Categorization
Submitted to: National Commissioner, South African Police Service (SAPS), Western Cape Provincial Coordination Centre
Contact email: wc.majorevents@saps.gov.za
Office number: 021-466-0220/0222/2224/0325
Named c/o contacts: Lt Col JP De Villiers; Sgt LE Levendale; CAC M Nama; AC Perumal
Form sections: Annual schedule of events; Event details (multiple fields); Responsible persons; Confirmations; Additional factors; Event risk categorization recommendation (High/Medium/Low)
Risk categorization factors referenced: Sec 6(7)(a) to Sec 6(7)(u) (e.g., expected attendance, venue suitability, crime statistics, threat analysis, certified safe capacity, liquor consumption/sales, weather, pre-event entertainment)
Includes confirmation about prior annual schedule submission and prior risk categorization receipt (Section 6(1) and 6(5))
Includes confirmation about venue safety/grading certificate validity (Section 8) and written reasons if not in place
Includes short notice requirement statement (Section 6(3)) and written reasons if annual schedule submission could not be complied with
Station commander recommendation area: High/Medium/Low and (if medium/high) appointment of an authorized member officer (Capt or higher) with rank, surname, and cell number
South African Police Service (SAPS)
National Commissioner
Western Cape Provincial Coordination Centre
Lt Col JP De Villiers
Sgt LE Levendale
CAC M Nama
AC Perumal
Station Commander
Authorized member officer (Capt or higher)