Well, it is our plan that this should happen as soon as possible, but it all depends on the resources that are made available to the department. I have indicated already that we have 211 of these Small Claims Courts throughout South Africa. Our aim is that in the next three or so years, all the 384 magisterial districts of South Africa will have these small claims courts. The equality courts are functioning. All Magistrates' Courts have been designated as Equality Courts. So it is for the public to utilise them whenever they feel some injustice has been done to them.
Position regarding (i) criteria for appointment of ambassadors and (ii) reasons for appointing a certain person
154. Mr S Mokgalapa (DA) asked the Minister of International Relations and Co-operation:
Whether her department provides the President with any criteria and/or recommendations that assist the President with his decision to appoint ambassadors; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) what are the reasons for appointing a certain person (name furnished) as ambassador whilst there are allegations surrounding him?