FAQ
  • WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME A MEMBER  OF IPA SOUTH AFRICA?

Because no where in the world is a similar organization for people who was or were in a similar profession as this.

  • WHAT IS IPA SOUTH  AFRICA?

 

Our  motto in  Esperanto is:

"Servo per  Amikeco"

"Service through Friendship"

 

IPA  South  Africa is divided in 20 Regions with their own democratic elected  Chairperson,  Secretary and Treasurers who also form the National Council and they elect a National Executive Committee who is administratively responsible for the well  being of IPA South Africa. The National Executive Committee consists of a President, 3 Vice Presidents, Treasurer and Secretary General.

 

  • WHAT DO WE DO?

 

We are committed to the ideals of the International Police Association and endeavor maintaining and uphold it.

The  IPA South  Africa Constitution is based on IPA the International Statute and rules. We deviate from that to suit South African circumstances but we may not be in contradiction to the International Statute, Rules and Directives.

(The aims and objectives are spelled out in the Aims and Objectives tab)

 

  • WHAT ARE MY BENEFITS?

 

As president of IPA (SA) my personal motto is: “It is not what the IPA can do for me but what I as individual can do in fulfilling the Aims and Objectives of the IPA”. - J Loots

 

  1. IPA South Africa has five guesthouses in South Africa with affordable accommodation for members. There are 60 or more other houses throughout the world.
  2. While still serving you may have the opportunity of Studying other police methods being housed by IPA guest families or accommodated in IPA Guesthouses.
  3. There are Hobby Secretaries who may help in exchanging or getting things.
  4. Pen friends
  5. You receive a lapel badge and identification card - which is necessary when making use of IPA South Africa facilities here and abroad - as well as an IPA South Africa Constitution.
  6. IPA South Africa regularly has IPA news on its web site:  www.ipasa.org.za Our e-mail address:  ipasa@lantic.net

As we always say, you make as much of IPA as you wish it to be!

 

  • WHAT DOES IT COST?

 

Serving SAPS members will pay currently R 17.50 per month via their persal deductions. Other potential candidates pay R 210.00 membership fees annually and if required arrangements can be made for bank debit order thereafter. Membership fees may be adjusted from time to time.

Remember once a paid-up member you have the right to speak and vote at your Regional/Branch Annual General Meetings.