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The so-called DNA bill is one step closer to being signed into law.
This, after the National Assembly passed the Bill on Thursday afternoon, but not before the Speaker had to scramble to get a quorum.
During debate on the Bill, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa, said the proposed legislation would as a "silent witness in the fight against crime".
He says the Bill allows for the establishment of a DNA database within SA Police Service.
The bill also sets out the circumstances under which DNA samples should be taken from persons charged with serious crimes and those convicted of serious offences.
It provides for the voluntary giving of DNA samples to help police in missing persons cases, and to identify human remains.
