“Proof of good conduct” is an increasingly common requirement for employment and for applications where organisations verify the integrity of their members.
Thousands of people rely on CSI Africa every year for quick and efficient assistance with Police Clearance Reports. Plus, you don’t have to travel – get in touch with your nearest CSI Africa capture partner and we’ll come to you.
Choose your nearest capture partner
CSI Africa's Fingerprint Capture Partners are distributed throughout South Africa. Choose a Capture Partner in your area. (Note: Some of our Capture Partners offer mobile services - perfect if you're unable to travel.)
Book your appointment
Schedule an appointment with a CSI Africa Capture Partner. Remember your ID document. Requesting a Police Clearance Report on behalf of someone else? You'll need written permission and a certified copy of their ID.
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Police Clearance Reports can take 1 hour to process. Keep in mind that this could be affected by the workload of your chosen Capture Partner.
Confused? Don’t know which one you need? The table below lists the key differences in uses between PCCs and PCRs.
| Police Clearance Certificate | Police Clearance Report | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | Yes | No |
| Emigration | Yes | No |
| Immigration | Yes | No |
| Professional Membership | Yes | Yes (Unless otherwise specified) |
| SACE | Yes | Yes |
| Employment | Yes | Yes (Unless otherwise specified) |
| Application Turnaround | 4 - 6 Weeks | 1 Hour |
There is a distinction between a Police Clearance Certificate, issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS), and a police clearance report provided by Afiswitch. They serve different purposes and come from different sources.
For emigration, you would need a Police Clearance Certificate from the South African Police Service (SAPS). CSI AFRICA can facilitate this procedure for you.
Afiswitch is a privately-owned company, sanctioned by the SAPS, to conduct background checks via fingerprint identification and to release police clearance reports. CSI AFRICA, as a reseller of the Afiswitch police clearance, is available to help you acquire one.
The SAPS clearance certificate is often used for official tasks such as visa applications, emigration, and legal or administrative requirements. It outlines a person’s criminal history as recorded by the SAPS.
Generally, for employment screening and background checks, an Afiswitch clearance report is used. This report verifies an individual’s criminal history via fingerprint identification, which are checked against the SAPS database. CSI AFRICA is here to assist you in obtaining such a report.
A SAPS clearance certificate usually encapsulates details of convictions and pending cases as listed in the SAPS system. It provides data on criminal offenses, associated case numbers, dates, and court decisions.
An Afiswitch clearance report cross-checks an individual’s fingerprints with the SAPS database, revealing any matches. It might include data on past convictions or ongoing cases linked to those fingerprints.
CSI AFRICA can aid you in acquiring a SAPS clearance certificate. The process typically includes filling out an application form, submitting fingerprints, providing identification documents, and paying the necessary fees.
Usually, an Afiswitch clearance report is procured by employers or organizations via authorized service providers like CSI AFRICA. This process encompasses capturing the applicant’s fingerprints, which are then forwarded to Afiswitch for evaluation and the production of the clearance report.
