This serves to inform the National Council of Provinces that I have authorised the employment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel, for a service in co-operation with the South African Police Service in prevention and combating of crime and maintenance and preservation of law and order during the 2007/2008 festive season 1769.
This employment is authorised in accordance with the provisions of section 201(2)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, read with section 93 of the Defence Act, 2002 (Act No 42 of 2002).
I will communicate this report to members of the National Assembly and wish to request that you bring the contents hereof to the attention of the National Council of Provinces.