The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure:
1. (a) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is the lead Department with the provision of the borderline infrastructure. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is involved as the user client and is responsible in terms of the Defence Management Act to patrol the borderline fence.
(b) The Department is currently in a planning phase for the upgrading and reconstruction of patrol road and fencing on the borderline between the Republic of South Africa and neighbouring countries.
The following planning activities are currently being undertaken:
(c) Upon confirmation of funding, construction activities within eah of the above mentioned projects will be implemented.
2. Yes , I will provide additional information in due course after further engagement with the relevant departments including National Treasury.