(1) What is the Government’s policy regarding South African citizens who are taken hostage (a) inside the country and (b) abroad;
(2) Whether the Government has to date paid any ransom directly or indirectly for the release of South African citizens; if so, (a) in which cases, (b) what was the ransom in each case and
(c)(i) to whom was the payment made and (ii) who made the payment;
(3) whether she has been informed of any ransom that has been paid to date by any other entity and/or persons for the release of South African citizens; if so, (a) in which cases
(b) what was the ransom in each case and (c)(i) to whom was the payment made and
(ii) who made the payment;
4) whether she will make a statement on the matter?