Dozens of former police officers responding to a call last month by Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula to rejoin the police, have been turned away.
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"Following the announcement that former police officers will be re-enlisted to assist with combating crime, a number of inquiries and applications have been received by head office for consideration," says Stander in the circular.
"The number of inquiries and applications is so vast that it has become necessary to clarify the South African Police Service' position."
The position of the South African Police Service with regard to the re-enlistment of ex-police officers has not changed since April 8 2002, she explains: "The re-enlistment of all former members in the South African Police Service was discontinued with immediate effect through that circular, and the contents of that circular remain in effect."
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Asked for comment, Safety and Security spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi said the matter was still pending.
"It is part of an anti-crime programme with big business and is still going ahead.
"As far as I know the minister has not cancelled the call-up," he said.
