Legal & Affidavits

SAPS Sworn Statement Template

Prepare in advance to give a clear, factual statement to SAPS when opening a case or acting as a witness.

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  1. 1Bring a printed copy to the police station.
  2. 2Do not sign it before you are in front of the officer.
  3. 3Stick to facts you know first-hand — dates, times, places, people.

Filled-in example

Example

On 12 December 2025 at approximately 20:15, while walking down Bree Street, Cape Town, two males approached me from behind and demanded my cellphone. The first was approximately 1.75 m tall, wearing a red hoodie…

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