CMY3702 Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024
(575656) - DUE 12
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
, CMY3702 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (575656) - DUE 12 August 2024
Examine how South Africa and the international community have implemented
strategies to tackle/combat organised crime.
South Africa and the international community have employed various strategies to
combat organized crime, focusing on legal, institutional, and cooperative measures.
Below is an overview of these efforts:
South Africa
1. Legislative Framework
o Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) 1998: POCA is a key
piece of legislation that targets money laundering, racketeering, and
criminal gang activities. It provides for asset forfeiture, allowing
authorities to seize assets obtained through illegal activities.
o Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) 2001: This act established
the Financial Intelligence Centre, which combats money laundering
and financing of terrorism by gathering financial data and monitoring
suspicious transactions.
o Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act 2013: This
law enhances the use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations,
aiding in the identification and prosecution of organized crime
members.
2. Law Enforcement Agencies
o Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks): This elite
unit within the South African Police Service (SAPS) specializes in
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