Well, firstly, the first lady who spoke was not in the meeting. It was not Rev Meshoe who spoke. I'm not even sure whether Rev Meshoe gave her the background to ask the question. But Rev Meshoe was not alone. There were other people there. I would not have said that kind of thing. I have just clarified the issue. So, this is not an issue.
Clearly you were sitting here as well. The first person did not hear me, and I was very keen to answer the question. I mean the enthusiasm that makes people miss the point is not my problem. So, you can't question me on that. Absolutely not! Thank you, Speaker. [Applause.]
Details pertaining to proposed amendment of section 49 of Criminal Procedure Act
9. Mr J H van der Merwe (IFP) asked the President of the Republic:
(1) Whether he has been informed that the police have the requisite training to make split second decisions when he informed 1 000 police station commanders that section 49 of the Criminal Procedure Act, Act 51 of 1977, will be amended to give police leniency to shoot; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether this amendment would be extended to ordinary citizens; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?