I think we are specifically dealing with 2011-12. There were certain areas that were specifically raised in terms of the question, and let me just identify them. They concern the procurement process - I think hon member Smuts raised that - and the supply chain management process in that regard where normally, at least, three quotations are required.
There were instances, for example, where you would hear about an emergency incoming visit that would need to be dealt with and an emergency errand taking place. So, there are those types of anomalies. What we have agreed upon is that we must also put rules in place to regulate those abnormal situations properly. They are not in theory being put in place but are already in place. Our department is already dealing with that section and has started to implement the rules. We would be able to report to Parliament in the future around that issue. Thank you.
SA Navy submarine collision with harbour wall in East London
378. Mr M A Mncwango (IFP) asked the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans:
(1) Whether one of the SA Navy submarines collided with the harbour wall in East London recently as a result of human error; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether the crew (a) required trauma conselling before consenting to return to Cape Town and (b) had been trained to deal with an incident like this; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether additional training will be given to submarine crews to prevent similar incidents from occurring; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NO2604E