ANC+statement+on+cabinet+Scorpion+decision,+29+June+2006



=ANC STATEMENT ON CABINET DECISION ON SCORPIONS=


 * 29 June 2006**

The African National Congress welcomes and supports the decision of Cabinet, announced today (29 June 2006), to accept the recommendations of the Khampepe Commission on the Directorate of Special Operations.

These recommendations will strengthen the capacity of government to combat crime in a cohesive and integrated manner. The Cabinet decision demonstrates a recognition of the importance of the Scorpions to the crime-fighting effort, as well as the need to ensure effective coordination and cooperation among the agencies involved in this effort.

The ANC commends Judge Khampepe and all those who made submissions to the commission on the completion of an important and valuable evaluation process.

African National Congress PO Box 61884 Marshalltown 2107
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29 June 2006

More information:

Smuts Ngonyama 082 569 2061**

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