Question NW3480 to the Minister of Social Development

Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Social Development

Whether, in terms of the close protection contracts awarded by (a) the SA Social Security Agency and/or (b) her department to any other contractors beside certain companies (names furnished), any other equipment was bought beside weapons and ammunition; if so, (i) what was the nature of each specified item, (ii) what was the cost of each specified item and (iii) who authorised the purchase of each specified item?