I appreciate the speech by the Deputy Minister and the Minister. You are even commended on it, but I would like to differ slightly from the professionalism by naming the Operation Washa Wanya. That is not professional. Please revisit that. [Interjections.]
The interference of the politician in the investigations and into police activities is very, very bad. When something happens, the MEC or politician must stay away from the scene of the crime, because it is where you destroy evidence and you are going to be blamed for the fact that you are not performing. Do not do that! Visit the victims in hospitals or at their homes.
Minister, I am glad that you've mentioned other programmes, but you forgot the ICD, Independent Complaints Directorate, and the National Secretariat for Safety and Security. The ICD investigates crime over the whole country, but there is not enough staff. The Police Service currently has 183 000 employees and the ICD cannot investigate all the misconduct of the police. Please revisit that.
The filling of the intelligence posts is also long overdue. I'm happy that you mentioned that you are going to make appointments this month. It was a worrying factor.
Regarding the issue of the new unit replacing the former Scorpions, I wonder if those 51 members who were appointed - and the remaining 227 who are going to be incorporated - were appointed according to the professional requirements or according to the ANC's requirements. The ANC requirements involve the sabotaging of railway lines, being in exile on Robben Island, etc. That kind of thing is out! You must appoint the person who knows the job. [Interjections.]
I would also like to remind the Minister to check the senior management service personnel to determine whether all those who were appointed have the necessary qualifications.
Regarding the aspect of the DNA, you say it takes only 35 days, but that is wrong! I investigated the case of KwaZulu-Natal; it takes longer! Please revisit that.
On the point of police killings ... [Time expired.]