Chairperson, perhaps I can explain the procedure as follows. The Department of Home Affairs pays over a certain amount to the Department of Public Works. The question on the Order Paper refers to whether there are, in fact, rental amounts that are in arrears. As far as we as the Department of Home Affairs are concerned, we have paid what we have owed to the Department of Public Works. As to whether they have indeed paid service providers is information that we would have to derive from them. Likewise, I think that the question ought to be directed to that Ministry.
Total number of employees suspended for corruption and fraud, and matters relating thereto
10. Mr B Nesi (ANC) asked the Minister of Home Affairs:
(1) What is the total number of employees in her department who have been suspended for (a) corruption and (b) fraud (details furnished);
(2) whether such persons colluded with (a) foreign nationals and (b) private citizens; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what was their modus operandi;
(3) whether her department has any programmes in place to educate people to report such persons and activities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? CO96E