(1) (a) What is the nature and extent of the short- and medium-term cash flow and financial challenges faced by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and (b) why is the NPA unable to function and manage its affairs within the scope of its allocated budget; (2) how do the specified financial challenges impact on the efficacy of the NPA in relation to (a) day-to-day operational activities, (b) appointment of additional prosecutors, (c) long-term viability and (d) independence; (3) what (a) short- and (b) medium-term steps does he intend to take to ensure the (i) efficacy and (ii) independence of the NPA?