Question NW450 to the Minister of Police

Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police

(1) In light of the violence against women and children, especially sexual offences, (a) in what total number of cases in each of the forensic laboratories of the SA Police Serviceare the results of DNA tests still outstanding and (b) for how long in each case; (2) what is the (a) scope of the shortage of reagens chemicals in each specified forensic laboratory and (b) reason for the specified shortage (3) whether there has been any delays, with regards to the transport of forensic documentary evidence for DNA analysis; if so, (a) at which forensic laboratires and (b) what are the reason for this; (4) whether he will make a statement of the matter?The response is available see attachment