Chairperson, the department has embarked on a programme called, Re Aga Boswa. This programme is aimed at bringing justice to the people. It is aimed at ensuring that the courts are accessible to our people, through building these courts in the townships and in the rural areas.
The proper management of case dockets to ensure that the cases move faster without undue delays is also taking place in our courts. The conviction rate has increased in our courts and specialised courts to deal with family and sexual violence have been established and we can say, overall, that justice is grinding faster with a caring face.
The rule of law in our country is setting in, including for those fathers who run away from their children and do not pay maintenance. People who are tracing these fathers have been employed. This means that any person who is not taking responsibility for his actions, must know that it is over.
The Department of Justice is doing very well. Anybody who can say that this is not so, must be blind. Thank you very much, Chair.
Division demanded.
The Council divided:
AYES - 44: Adams, F; Botha, D J; Dlulane, B N; Gamede, D D; Goeieman, M C; Hendrickse, N D; Hollander, P M; Kolweni, Z S; Mabe, E S; Mack, N J; Madlala-Magubane, N M; Manyosi, A T; Masilo, J M; Matlanyane, H F; Matlhoahela, B L; Mazibuko, N F; Mchunu, A N T; Mkhaliphi, B J; Mkono, D G; Moatshe, P; Mokoena, M L; Moseki, A L J; Mzizi, M A; Ntuli, Z C; Ntwanambi, N D; Nyanda, F; Oliphant, M N; Qikani, A N D; Ralane, T S; Robertson, M O; Setona, T S; Shiceka, S; Sibiya, J; Sogoni, E M; Sulliman, M A; Tau, R J; Themba, M P; Tolo, B J; Van Heerden, F J; Van Rooyen, C J; Vilakazi, J N.
Special delegates: Moerane-Mamase, N; Phenduka, N C; Radebe, M.
NOES - 8: Chen, S S; Lamoela, H; Le Roux, J W; Robinson, D; Terblanche, J F; Thetjeng, O M; Watson, A; Worth, D A.
Vote accordingly agreed to.
Vote No 24- Safety and Security - put.
Declarations of vote: