This serves to inform the National Assembly that I have employed Seventy Seven (77) South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel for service in co-operation with the South African Police Services for protection and safety of the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa during his attendance of the inauguration ceremony of the President of Cte D'ivoire. This employment is authorised in accordance with the provisions of section 201(2)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, l996.