Question NW1031 to the Minister of Police

Majozi, Ms Z to ask the Minister of Police

In light of the fact that a Police Clearance Certificate is a pre-requisite for employment in many occupations, in particular for individuals who will be working with children, and in view of the fact that in some cases a potential employer will not consider a candidate without the specified certificate, what is the current waiting period once and individual has applied for a Police Clearance Certificate, as it appears that individuals experience extended waiting periods to acquire such?