Thank you very much, hon Smuts. I must start by mentioning that the question refers to an opinion piece which was written by Adv Ramatlhodi. I want to say that in that opinion piece the Deputy Minister expressed his political views. And, of course, he was exercising his right to freedom of expression and speech in this country - as a political leader.
I would like to request the Speaker - if he agrees - that Deputy Minister Ramatlhodi responds to the question that has been raised, because it really has nothing to do with the work that we do in the Department of Correctional Services. Thank you.