Regarding the alleged corrupt members of SAPS involved in illegal mining activities, the Committee recommends that the Department of Mineral Resources engage the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Department of Police for advice on the possible prosecution and sentencing of the corrupt officials. The Committee also recommends improving the co-operation and exchange of information between securities at mining houses, SAPS, SANDF, NIA. NPA and the Justice Department towards the arrest and prosecution of syndicate kingpins hiding in areas like Northcliff in Johannesburg. The Committee recommends that DMR engage the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to assist in investigating who are the traders of illicit gold in Johannesburg and that their licenses are revoked.