Deputy Chairperson, maybe let me first put upfront that the ANC is the custodian of the constitution of this country. Secondly we support and respect the justice system of the country. I rise here to support the Budget Vote of Justice and Constitutional Development. The national development states upfront that the South Africa which we want in third years of this democracy. Among others is that, all people are safe in this country by building a safer communities and developmental state which is free of corruption. The Justice and Constitutional Development, therefore plays critical
role in ushering the country to the desired state in which, we wish to find ourselves and future generation living in 2030.
The ANC has been resolute on the war on corruption and led by the President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is the State President of this country, who said in his speech:
The decisive steps we have taken to end state capture and fight corruption including measures to strengthen the National Prosecuting Authority, Special Investigating Unit in South Africa.
Revenue services and State Security are achieving important results but there is still much work to be done. The following is commitment to bring about ability to leadership in the NPA, to make sure that the appointment of new National Directorate of Public Prosecution. The NPA which is an entity of justice funded by the Budget plays a critical role in the functioning of the criminal justice system. The NPA ensures that justice is served.
We are encouraged that the aspirant prosecutor programme has been resuscitated as is this will strengthen the capacity of the NPA. We are also encouraged by newly established Investigating Directorate within the NPA; it will assist in rooting out social corruption,
crime and state capture. We encourage the department to avail some funds to directorate as a special skills and capacity is needed.
The ANC struggle with the human rights, which include the right to legal representation. There is no justice when courts can only be accessible to the wealthy. Legal Aid South Africa is also funded by the department and assists those who can not pay for their legal fees. Over the years legal services has good work to do. Thank you very much.
Vote No 21 - Justice and Constitutional Development - put
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Division demanded.
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