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Motseki, Moses Morero
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Professional Jurisdiction: an Exploration of the Police Experiences in Taking Indigenous Witness Statements Zikalala, Nomsa Ingrid; Mofokeng, Jacob Tseko; Zenzile, Enoch; Motseki, Moses Morero
Journal of Current Social and Political Issues Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Current Social and Political Issues
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jcspi.v2i2.825

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Research shows that the inaccurate translation of indigenous witness statements is a global phenomenon. This study was conducted to gain a better understanding of this phenomenon by exploring the experiences of South African Police Service (SAPS) members in taking indigenous witness statements. Using a qualitative method, interview schedules were administered to eighteen (18) SAPS members from nine Community Service Centres (CSC) in a township in the Gauteng province. Ethical considerations and measures of trustworthiness were applied to the study. Data were analyzed using Atlas.ti. The results showed that a majority of SAPS members reported there were no translators stationed at the designated CSCs, so they collaborated with colleagues to transcribe the indigenous witness statements into English. Five dominant themes emerged from the most regularly repeated responses: "skills," "collaboration," "resources," "duration," and "language." The Theory of Performance (ToP) was used to articulate these themes. Findings indicated that the SAPS members' levels of performance were influenced by their skills, available resources, time, and their collaboration in overcoming language challenges when transcribing indigenous witness statements. The conclusion drawn from this study is that the lack of translators at CSCs impacts the accuracy of indigenous witness statement translations, which is mitigated by the collaboration and skills of SAPS members. This research contributes to understanding the challenges faced in the translation process of indigenous witness statements and highlights the importance of providing adequate resources and training to improve police performance in this context.
Digital Transformation: Digitising Witness Statements in South African Policing in Alignment with Religious Principles Zikalala, Nomsa Ingrid; Mofokeng, Jacob Tseko; Motseki, Moses Morero; Zenzile, Enoch
Khazanah Journal of Religion and Technology Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/kjrt.v2i1.646

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The utilisation of new technologies towards supporting effective and accountable policing is increasingly dependent on e-government development and other technological advancements. England and Wales have long moved from paper witness statements to digitally recorded statements, known as Digital Witness Statements (DWS). DWS refers to the digital capture, representation, and storage of the information needed for its use as an evidential witness statement in courts in England and Wales. This paper presents a prototype system that could be employed in the South African policing context, aligning with religious principles to ensure cultural sensitivity and ethical considerations.  The aim of this study was to create awareness that digitisation has been an efficient method of capturing witness statements in the European policing context. Additionally, this study aimed to highlight the status quo of taking indigenous witness statements in South Africa. The objective was to explore the phenomenon of taking indigenous witness statements and to establish the South African Police Service (SAPS) members’ perceptions of the current methods. The study also examined how incorporating religious principles can enhance the acceptance and effectiveness of these digital methods within diverse communities.  Thematic content analysis was conducted using Atlas.ti, and measures of trustworthiness were applied. Three dominant themes—“skills,” “resources,” and “duration”—emerged. The Theory of Performance (ToP) was used, and results indicated that SAPS members identified resources as a barrier to their performance. Integrating religious principles into the digitisation process may address some cultural barriers, fostering a more inclusive and respectful approach to modernising witness statement collection.
Co-Authors Mofokeng, Jacob Tseko Zenzile, Enoch Zikalala, Nomsa Ingrid