s 18 Who may take body samples
18.—(1) For the purposes of this Division, any of the following persons (each called in this Act a DNA officer) may take a body sample for forensic DNA analysis:(a) a registered medical practitioner; (b) an authorised officer who has received training for that purpose; (c) a suitably qualified or trained individual who is authorised by the Commissioner of Police for the purpose. (2) Before taking any body sample, a DNA officer must satisfy himself or herself that the taking of the body sample does not endanger the individual. (3) The DNA officer who takes a body sample must record the fact that the body sample has been taken, in the form and manner required by the Commissioner of Police.[Act 26 of 2022 wef 12/06/2023]