Hon House Chair, to hon Mofokeng, the answer to the first part of the question is yes; the visible policing programme entails all operational policing activities at police stations. The visible policing programme is also implemented at police stations via community policing initiatives such as sector policing, where the police and community work in partnership.
The answer to the second part of the question is yes. The visible policing programme entails police patrol vehicles, foot patrols, horseback patrols, motorcycles and bicycles.
The answer to the third part of the question is yes. The visible policing programme is already implemented in hot spot areas. I thank you.
Minister, regarding the unit that arrested Mr Jackson Mthembu, the spokesperson of the ANC, this morning, does it form part and parcel of the police squad, because it is called "the gold squad"? Is it a private security company or not? [Interjections.]
Hon Bloem, before you conclude, that is a totally new question and, moreover, it is something that you claim happened this morning. I don't think that the Minister will be ready to respond to that question. So, we disregard that question as it is out of order.
Are there any other supplementary questions? No, you are out of order, hon members, because I have ruled that that question is out of order.
Number of applications for work permits and details relating thereto
10. Mrs R N Rasmeni (ANC) asked the Minister of Home Affairs: During the period 1 January 2005 up to 28 February 2010, (a) what is the total number of applications for work permits that were (i) received and (ii) declined by her department, (b) what is the total number of work permits that were granted and (c) what is the nature of persons who were (i) granted and (ii) declined work permits?