Hon members, you will remember that the Deputy Chair, during her opening remarks, made reference to Rule 246(4). So, we will jump Questions 13, 14, 15 and 16 and proceed to Question 17 by the hon Van Lingen to the hon Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development.
Measures taken to address levels of communication and co-operation between SA Police Service and prosecutors in rural areas, and appointment of sheriffs in each rural local municipality
17. Mrs E C van Lingen (DA) asked the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development:
(1) Whether his department has taken any measures to address the levels of communication and co-operation between the SA Police Service and prosecutors in rural areas; if not, why not; if so, (a) what measures and (b) what are the further relevant details;
(2) whether any sheriffs are appointed in each rural local municipality; if not (a) why not and (b) what action is being taken to address this matter? CO77E