Well, that is not acceptable. We can't be closing schools when we need more schools, unless you have details as to why those schools are being closed. We should create more facilities for education, and more schools so that more of our people can receive education. Therefore, young people must know that we want to have more schools, rather than to close schools. That is the message I am giving young people. We are working hard to improve education and create facilities for education. That is the objective of this government. Thank you, hon Speaker. [Applause.]
Particulars regarding criteria for special remission of sentences, and incidence of reoffending
17. The Leader of the Opposition (DA) asked the President of the Republic:
(1) What are the criteria he considered when he granted special remission of sentences as announced by him on 27 April 2012;
(2) whether he has been informed (a) how many of those who were released reoffended and (b) in what categories of crime they reoffended? NO2908E