MPs question plan to use soldiers in fighting crime
MPs have questioned the wisdom of Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa’s plans to deploy members of the army to help fight crime.
Members of the portfolio committee on defence and military veterans said yesterday they were in the dark about what Mthethwa intended. They were not convinced that “crime prevention” was an appropriate role for the Defence Force.
They also expressed concern about having to adopt the defence budget this week without being briefed by Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu or the SANDF, despite their having made repeated requests.
Committee chairman Nyami Booi said it would be adopted before Sisulu’s budget debate tomorrow, but there was concern about unanswered questions.
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25 Juin 2009 à 12:32 dans
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