We share that sentiment, hon member. We are at one on that matter. Perhaps that is why we have emphasised the point that those who are supposed to secure public facilities like the stadia, should indeed have gone through the processes of the PSIRA, Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, in ensuring that they met the requirements. This is what we have been emphasising, both to Fifa and to the LOC. For them, in particular, this should have been a lesson because we raised the matter even before all the things that happened thereafter. Thank you so much.
Particulars regarding arrest of a certain person
155. Ms D Kohler-Barnard (DA) asked the Minister of Police:
(1) (a) What (i) are the reasons for dispatching approximately 20 SA Police Service officers and six SAPS vehicles to arrest a certain person (details furnished) and (ii) was the (aa) total cost and (bb) impact on the general duties of the SAPS of utilising this number of vehicles and officers for the arrest, (b) on what basis was the person arrested and (c) how long after the person's arrest was he afforded the opportunity to (i) contact and (ii) consult with his attorney;
(2) whether the national commissioner was informed of the intended arrest; if not, (a) why not and (b) on whose authority was the arrest made; if so,
(3) whether he authorised the arrest; if not, who authorised the arrest; if so, what was the basis for his decision?