President Cyril Ramaphosa has gazetted the commencement of two long-awaited laws that aim to strengthen police oversight and professionalise language services.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate Amendment Act, 2024, now applies in full except for five specified sections that remain on hold. LawLibrary
The amendments require IPID to investigate all allegations of rape and any deaths involving South African Police Service and municipal police officers, whether on duty or off duty. The change gives victims a clearer route to independent investigation and seeks to reduce political interference in sensitive cases. presidency.gov.za
