Madam Deputy Speaker, hon members are aware that all the government departments have had "haircuts". The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has also had a "haircut" of about R1,4 billion for the next three years. Therefore, resources are always a challenge.
However, within the means at our disposal we will put forward all our best endeavours to ensure that these courts forge ahead without a hitch.
As you know, there is other infrastructure that is geared to assisting our efforts to eradicate this scourge from our society. We have the Thuthuzela Care Centres, which also play a critical role. Currently we have established about 52 of these centres throughout South Africa, which indicates that we as a government are dealing with this issue seriously.
However, as I say, the main issue is that resources are limited, but we will put forward our best endeavours to ensure that we leave no stone unturned in dealing very firmly with the culprits. Thank you.
Particulars regarding SAPS training programme at Tshwane Academy
48. Mr L Ramatlakane (Cope) asked the Minister of Police:
(1) Whether the Tshwane Training Institution or Academy is part of the SA Police Service, SAPS programme of training approximately 1 800 constables in the past two years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) how many trainees are undergoing such training, (b) how are they treated, (c) how many times are they allowed to visit their families, (d) what type of contract was signed with each of the trainees, (e) when are they graduating and (f) what (i) type and (ii) conditions of accommodation are provided;
(2) whether he is aware of the abuse that is taking place at the academy; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?