(1) Whether there is a backlog of criminal cases at the Hermanus Magistrates’ Court; if so, (a) how (i) many of these cases are outstanding, (ii) long have these cases been outstanding and (iii) many prosecutors are available at the court and (b) what steps he intends taking to reduce the backlog; (2) whether this backlog has an effect on bail applications in less serious crimes; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?