Government spokesperson Joel Netshitenzhe said it had resolved that the unit should be retained precisely because of the reasons that led to its establishment.
"Cabinet reiterated ... there was no intention on the part of government to dissolve the Scorpions," Netshitenzhe said after Cabinet's fortnightly meeting in Pretoria.
"Matters pertaining to the rationalisation and clear definition of mandates between the Scorpions and the SA Police Service, or any structural tension, will continue to be processed by both the Scorpions and SAPS as well as relevant ministers".
Netshitenzhe said the objective this exercise was to build effective, efficient and integrated instruments to fight crime.
The Scorpions, which falls under the National Directorate of Public Prosecutions, has come under fire in the past week for alleged leaks to the media about its investigations.
These related to an arms deal probe into Deputy President Jacob Zuma and an investigation into former transport minister Mac Maharaj.
Last week, President Thabo Mbeki said "inherent" tensions between the SAPS and the Scorpions had to be dealt with.
He said the problem was a structural one, and a possible alternative was the Scorpions becoming a specialised police unit.
On Tuesday, Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula said clarity should be obtained on what particular matters the Scorpions should focus on.
"This is not about the future existence of the Scorpions but (about) what they do and what the police do," he told reporters. – Sapa.
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