Chairperson, the ANC supports Vote No 23. The ANC believes that the founding fathers and mothers of our Constitution of 1996 had the foresight to make provision, in terms of section 206, for the oversight institution that deals with matters of police conduct. We also believe that the funding of the current Act, Act 1 of 2011, promotes a situation where the conduct of police can be properly scrutinised.
We believe that the appointment of the executive director of the IPID was done in line with the Public Service Act, and any analysis of that should be done in that context. Furthermore, we believe that the geographical spread of the IPID should be promoted, as we have also indicated in our recommendations as a portfolio committee.
I would also like to indicate that section 28 of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act makes provision for the investigation of serious misconduct by members of the SAPS. So, there is recourse for members of the public to lodge complaints. There is an obligation on the IPID to submit those reports to Parliament twice a year. There is also oversight by the legislature.
We also support the additional amount that is made available in the budget to appoint 40 more investigators during the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, period to ensure that serious crimes can be investigated properly. We believe that this Budget Vote will contribute to civilian oversight in South Africa at a higher level. Thank you. [Applause.]
Agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Vote 24 - Justice and Constitutional Development - put.
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