Question NW2593 to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Whether her department shares a joint corresponding database with the SA Police Service and the Department of Justice and Correctional Services of all rhino poachers who have been arrested referencing their trail and custody status, convictions and prison status and also their associates in order to understand the linkages and networks since rhino poaching has been declared a national priority crime; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?