Question NW1920 to the Minister of Police

Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police

(1) Since his reply to question 450 on 7 April 2021 on 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 Service are the result of DNA tests still outstanding and (b) for how long since 7 April 2021 in each case; (2) since 7 April 2021, 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 since 7 April 2021 with regard to the transport of forensic documentary evidence for DNA analysis; if so. (a) at which forensic laboratories and (b) what are the reasons for this; (4) whether he will make a statement on the matter?