Thank you, Deputy Speaker. In response to Mr Pretorius' input on the reconfiguration of the national departments and the allocation of responsibilities, I would like to say that this is a matter government is working on. I do recall that the Minister in the Presidency had made a public statement indicating the timelines that government had given to itself in order to resolve all the issues of mandates and allocation, both of structures of government as well as areas of responsibility.
We are fully alert to the issues that you have raised, and we are working very hard to ensure that they are resolved as speedily as possible, in the interests of service delivery. It is an ongoing programme that government is engaged in, but we are very alert to the challenges and difficulties.
I welcome the statements by hon Ngcobo with respect to the Maths Olympiad. I am happy to know that there are many maths competitions and activities that are supporting the endeavour of the Education department as well as that of Science and Technology, to ensure that we have many more young people who are competent in these important areas.
We do congratulate eThekwini for the work that they are doing to support this particular aspect of our developmental goals.
With respect to the hon Ms Kalyan and the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope programme, I am pleased to report that we are making progress. The first dish is up. We will be unveiling it towards the end of this month. Good collaboration between scientists across the world and South African scientists has led to the very positive progress, which is an important bid by South Africa.
The six initial bidders have been reduced to two. The remaining are South Africa and Australia. And, if the Tri-Nations is the record to go with, we know where the bid will go. We are working hard to ensure that South Africa does well.
I will convey the views of the member of the DA concerning the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. I would suggest that members should also make submissions to the committee appointed by Minister Nzimande, so that the very good suggestions that are being made are taken account of by the review committee. Thank you.