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(2) whether any problems were encouraged
in each case; if so, (a) what was
the nature of the problems and (b)
what actions were taken to remedy
the problems? NW2656E
The MINISTER OF DEFENCE:
(1) The Presidential Proclamation No 21
dated 10 February 2004 transferred the
functions regarding the National Key
Points Act, Act 102 of 1980 from the
Minister of Defence to the Minister of
Safety and Security in terms of section
97 of the Constitution, Act 10 of 2006.
Prior to the transfer of the function, the
SANDF conducted two inspections per
annum at each of the national key
points. Where indicated, findings of
such inspections were presented on a
monthly basis to the National Key
Points Committee for rectification. Representation
on the Committee included
inter alia officials from departments
responsible for the various national key
points.
(2) At the time of the function transfer to
the Department of Safety and Security,
the SANDF personnel responsible for
executing the function and all relevant
documentation were transferred to the
South African Police Services. It is not
possible, therefore, for the SANDF to
provide feedback on the nature of
specific problems that were encountered
nor what actions have been taken.