Speaker, arising from the hon President's response, I am sure he will share the ACDP's view that prosecutors play an integral part of a successful criminal justice system. Indeed, it is they who are entrusted with securing convictions in all manner of criminal cases. However, according to the most recent strategic plan filed by the National Prosecuting Authority, NPA, they indicated that prosecutors are faced on a daily basis with physical infrastructure constraints, such as inadequate accommodation, poor working conditions and limited resources. These conditions, according to the report, prevent prosecutors from performing at their best, which ultimately results in poor service delivery. They also indicate in the report their high vacancy rate, which also impacts on service delivery.
Is the hon President aware of these challenges facing the NPA and the impact on service delivery, and in particular, on fighting crime? If so, what action can government take to address these concerns, or should we, as Parliament, rather use our powers in terms of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Bill to amend their budget and give them more money? Thank you, Speaker.