We have a mission to realise and those who raise the dust must not complain that they cannot see. The unity of the South African Police Service is a critical element in our drive to bring the criminals to their knees. I have already swung into action to ensure that this unity is maximised at all levels. Equally important is the question of raising the levels of discipline and morale within the Service. Corrupt officers are already being dealt with and our resolve is that we are going to continue purging the Service of all the rot that is in collusion with the criminals.
Corruption is also prevalent within other departments belonging to the criminal justice system.
It is our collective aim to flush out of the system all the scum as swiftly and mercilessly as possible. As was indicated in the President's speech to Parliament on Friday a decision has been taken to ensure that the investigation of priority crime must receive better attention. Plans are already underway for the creation of a newly structured capacity for th at purpose. The new structure will focus, within the back-up of highly skilled personnel, effective equipment and adequate resources, on crime intelligence gathering, investigation and the prosecution of persons and groups committing or involved in priorit y crimes. The relevant ministers and their senior structures are already in the process of setting up the new structure.