Chairperson, this Bill seeks to amend the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organisations Act which, members will recall, was enacted to provide a further weapon in the fight against serious crime.
Many of the amendments are of a technical nature and are to be supported. A new section was introduced to cater for the 2010 World Cup where there will be an influx of foreigners with cellphones into the country. In this regard the ACDP appreciates the concern surrounding restrictions on the use of roaming facilities by foreigners visiting South Africa.
However, the global reach of international syndicates outweighs the inconvenience of foreigners having to register their cellphones on arrival. We can possibly consider technology that exists in other countries, which we can make use of to ease registration requirements; mindful, however, of what the portfolio chairperson said in this regard. We cannot allow loopholes that will compromise the laudable objectives of this Act in fighting crime.
The ACDP will consequently support this Amendment Bill. I thank you.