Hon Deputy Chair. No, the investigation was taken over on 7 August 2009 by the serial offender investigation unit under the command of Director Byleveld, after consultation with the Provincial Head of Detectives, Assistant Commissioner Tau. This unit is currently following up on information that was gathered by the previous investigating officer as well as new information.
With regard to the second part of the question, no, information is being followed up, and if necessary, a reward will be applied for. On completion of the investigation, the case will be handed over to the National Director of Public Prosecutions. Should the case come before court, the details will become a matter of public record. I thank you.
Training of police officers on newly purchased high-technology equipment
6. Mr T M H Mofokeng (ANC) asked the Minister of Police:
Whether police officers receive training on the newly purchased high- technology equipment to be used in the fight against crime; if not, why not; if so, (a) how many officers have been trained so far and (b) what is the duration of such training?