PUB2602
Assignment 3
Portfolio
Due 16 October 2025
,Assignment Title:
The Role of Security Forces in the National Government of South Africa
Course: Protection Services
Module Code: PUB2602
Lecturer: Prof C Alers & Prof NI Makamu
Student Name: (Insert your full name)
Student Number: (Insert your student number)
Assignment 3: PORTFOLIO
Submission Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025
, Contents
QUESTION 1: ................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Constitutional Mandate and Governance ............................................................... 4
1.3 Core Functions of the SANDF ............................................................................... 5
1.4 Contribution to Safeguarding National Interests .................................................... 6
1.5 Illustrative Operations and Case Studies ............................................................... 7
1.6 Legislative and Policy Frameworks ........................................................................ 7
1.7 Capacity Constraints and Modernisation Imperatives ............................................ 8
1.8 Critical Perspectives .............................................................................................. 8
1.9 Conclusion ............................................................................................................. 9
QUESTION 2: ............................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Institutional Structure and Core Responsibilities.................................................. 10
2.3 Support for National Decision-Making ................................................................. 11
2.4 Oversight, Challenges, and Academic Insights .................................................... 12
2.5 Critical Evaluation ................................................................................................ 12
2.6 Conclusion ........................................................................................................... 13
QUESTION 3: ............................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Organisational Structure of SAPS ........................................................................ 14
3.3 Operational Strategies for Law and Order ........................................................... 15
3.4 Effectiveness in Crime Prevention ....................................................................... 16
3.5 Community Policing: Strengths and Weaknesses ............................................... 17
Assignment 3
Portfolio
Due 16 October 2025
,Assignment Title:
The Role of Security Forces in the National Government of South Africa
Course: Protection Services
Module Code: PUB2602
Lecturer: Prof C Alers & Prof NI Makamu
Student Name: (Insert your full name)
Student Number: (Insert your student number)
Assignment 3: PORTFOLIO
Submission Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025
, Contents
QUESTION 1: ................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Constitutional Mandate and Governance ............................................................... 4
1.3 Core Functions of the SANDF ............................................................................... 5
1.4 Contribution to Safeguarding National Interests .................................................... 6
1.5 Illustrative Operations and Case Studies ............................................................... 7
1.6 Legislative and Policy Frameworks ........................................................................ 7
1.7 Capacity Constraints and Modernisation Imperatives ............................................ 8
1.8 Critical Perspectives .............................................................................................. 8
1.9 Conclusion ............................................................................................................. 9
QUESTION 2: ............................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Institutional Structure and Core Responsibilities.................................................. 10
2.3 Support for National Decision-Making ................................................................. 11
2.4 Oversight, Challenges, and Academic Insights .................................................... 12
2.5 Critical Evaluation ................................................................................................ 12
2.6 Conclusion ........................................................................................................... 13
QUESTION 3: ............................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Organisational Structure of SAPS ........................................................................ 14
3.3 Operational Strategies for Law and Order ........................................................... 15
3.4 Effectiveness in Crime Prevention ....................................................................... 16
3.5 Community Policing: Strengths and Weaknesses ............................................... 17
