http://www.bdlive.co.za/opinion/2012/11/05/a-template-for-marikana-was-made-in-ermelo-a-year-ago

A template for Marikana was made in Ermelo a year ago

by David Bruce

IN JANUARY last year, the operational response services component of the South African Police Service (SAPS) was moved out of the “crime prevention” division and re-established as a full police division in its own right. The units that comprise the division are the Special Task Force, the National Intervention Unit, the Public Order Police and the Tactical Response Team.

In August, all of these units were part of the SAPS operation at Marikana. Continue reading →