Question 1:

The following extract is from National Instruction 7 of 1999: Domestic Violence, as amended by Consolidation Notice 06 of 2023:

Domestic violence is a serious social evil and there is a high incidence of domestic violence within the South African society. Victims of domestic violence are among the most vulnerable members of society. Domestic violence takes on many forms, and acts of domestic violence may be committed in a wide range of domestic relationships.
Source: https://www.saps.gov.za/resource_centre/policies/ni-1999-dv.pdf [Accessed on 2024.04.10].

You are requested by your Station Management to address the Sector Policing Forum about the amendment in the definitions of “domestic relationship” and “domestic violence” in respect of the various types of conduct performed by a respondent.

You need to compile a slide show of 11 slides (presentation) outlining the definition of “domestic relationship” and the definition of “domestic violence” by summarising the various types of conduct performed by a respondent in respect of a complaint of domestic violence and providing work-related examples for each of the types of conduct. You may not exceed 11 slides in the presentation. Include the following elements:

1) Purpose of the presentation
2) Definitions
3) Various types of conduct performed by a respondent in respect of a complaint of domestic violence, with work-related examples
4) Conclusion

You need to adhere to the following structure during the presentation:

Question 2:

2.1 Did the change of symbols of a post-apartheid order of policing ,had a positive impact on South African communities? Substantiate your answer for/or against the change.
(8)
2.2 Outline the mandated functions of policing as prescribed in section 205(3) of the
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa by providing workplace examples. (4)
2.3 List the three (3) essential characteristics on which the functions of the ICD are based. (3)

Question 3 (11 marks)

The Police Service should motivate and activate the community to participate as a partner in policing.

3.1 Explain the abilities/skills that the Police require members of the community to display in order to motivate them to be a partner in policing. (5)
3.2 Explain the obstacles that the Police should be mindful of that could be detrimental to activating and motivating the community to commit to policing. (6)

Question 4 (9 marks)

The SA Police Service implemented a service delivery improvement programme to improve service delivery to the public at station level. This programme was implemented at 1 400 stations as a managerial tool to improve the effectiveness of service delivery.

4.1 Outline the five objectives of this programme. (5)
4.2 Outline the four (4) evaluation results specified by the Public Service Commission (PSC). (4)

Answers to Above Questions on Service Orientated Policing

Answer 1: This presentation is all about understanding the amendments in domestic violence definition. The main purpose is therefore to provide a detailed explanation of the revised definition of domestic relationship and domestic violence. The concept of domestic relationship is defined as the relationship that exists between a complainant and a respondent.