With regard to cable and copper theft, it would seem that minimal amendments to existing legislation would be needed in order to combat these acts of sabotage for personal gain. It would however require a major shift in political will to enforce the law properly. 

Similarly, proposed legislation in the form of bills to be introduced in this House would assist further to criminalise dealers in second-hand copper and other precious metals. 

The IFP calls on government and this House to expedite the necessary bills and to assist in ridding our country of this scourge of destruction, sabotage and self-enrichment. 

At this time, I also want to inform the House that I intend tabling a private member's bill shortly which will contain an amendment to improve existing legislation in order to combat this scourge.

Thank you.