Deputy Speaker, at my behest, the Public Protector is investigating irregular promotion practices in the SAPS, which became endemic under the suspended National Police Commissioner.
As we were told perfectly, clearly and categorically in our portfolio meeting, it was Bheki Cele, who personally signed off on the boost of retirement of pension packages to the value of R31,2 million - section 35s - for top SAPS members, some of whom are under criminal investigation. Considering that, until recently, the buck stopped with him, what consequences were there for Bheki Cele when he followed this practice, in light of the fact that the Minister's staff stated that, should those members be found guilty, there is no way to recover the money? If they are found guilty, will you take steps to get the money back and stop those pensions or are they also getting a free ride?