(1) The reasons for the year-on-year budget escalations, are as follows:
- Additional members of Cabinet must be protected.
- An increase in manifested threats against Very Important Persons (VIP's).
- An Increase in major events and the related protection.
(2)(a)(b) Yes. The Department of Police supports the view of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable MC Ramaphosa, who has said that measures must be implemented, to reduce the expenditure of protection and security services for VIPs.
The envisaged re-alignment and rationalisation of government departments by the President, will result in less· government departments, Members of Cabinet and VIPs. This will result In a significant reduction In expenditure for the Division: Protection and Security Services.
Reply, to question 1356 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE STERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018-05-23
Reply to question 1356 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 03/06/2018