On 2 May 2013, in the wake of the landing of a chartered commercial aircraft at Air Force Base Waterkloof on 30 April 2013, the Ministers of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster instructed a team of Directors-General to investigate the matter. On 3 May 2013, during a JCPS press briefing, we indicated the deadline of 14 May 2013, seven working days.

The Investigating Team was provided with the following Terms of Reference:

(i) Determine the sequence of events prior to, during and after the commercial aircraft’s landing at Air Force Base Waterkloof.

(ii) Assess the actual events in the light of the established government and departmental legislation, regulations and protocols.

(iii) Interview and interact with relevant persons to establish facts, and factor in investigations currently under way; and

(iv) Make findings and recommendations to avert similar occurrences in future.

The deadline of 14 May 2013 was complied with, and the Investigating Team provided Ministers with a comprehensive report. The JCPS Ministers met on 17 May 2013 to discuss the content of the report.

In investigating this matter the team interviewed the role players involved; obtained sworn statements and affidavits; and conducted site visits. The team received the full cooperation of departments and role players, and is satisfied that no stone was left unturned in determining the truth of the matter.

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