(b) The President of the Republic submitted the following letter dated 30 July 2010 to the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, informing members of the Council of the employment of the SA National Defence Force in co-operation with the South African Police Services in the prevention and combating of crime and maintenance and preservation of law and order within the Republic of South Africa and to render support to government departments during the hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup: