Madam Deputy Speaker, as Cope we can only hope that this Vote will not be sub judice according to the words of hon Mbalula. Section 205(3) of the Constitution states that the Police Service's job is to prevent, combat and investigate crime; maintain public order; protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property; and to uphold and enforce the law.
The statistics, on the other hand, reveal that over the past six years the following has happened: 112 982 people were murdered; 132 398 people survived murder attempts; 403 791 sexual offences were committed; 1 368 301 assaults with grievous bodily harm were committed; 746 435 robberies with aggravating circumstances were committed; and 81 761 car hijackings took place.
On average, 100 000 South Africans experience some form of serious crime every month. Even hon President Jacob Zuma publicly acknowledged that serious crime is a problem in South Africa. At a time when the country is in serious economic difficulties ...
Unfortunately, Madam Deputy Speaker, we cannot support this Vote. [Time expired.]