Hon House Chairperson, to the Minister, I mentioned to you earlier how the crime statistics dropped in Bonteheuwel when the metro police were deployed by the City of Cape Town. Just proving the point that different spheres of government can actually work together to reduce crime.
I am really struggling to understand why you are so hell-bent on denying provinces the opportunity to assist in addressing the crime issue where they want to help. It would not be required of you to change the Constitution or to change law. There is already precedent set many years ago by the Department of Correctional Services where the national Minister actually delegated some of his powers to the provinces.
So, I can't understand what is in your way of giving provinces more powers where it would reduce crime. Now, the only thing I am asking from you today is: Would you commit to at least exploring this option if it would lead to the reduction of crime? Thank you.