Chairperson, hon Botha raised a particularly important matter, the matter of mud schools in rural areas. We all know that it is going to take a bit of time to overcome underdevelopment. Government has deliberately established the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform for this purpose. We want to assure the hon member that this is a matter which is at the top of government's agenda.
I just want to draw the attention of the hon member to the fact that we are working in all provinces. Where we have already been, we have left a footprint. Should you go to the primary and high schools in Muyexe, you will see the ablution facilities that have been put up for the schools. These ablution facilities - which use water-saving technology - affect the health and the education of a community and, as both of these relate to how people live, change the mindset of that community.
Lastly, in another typically rural area like the one I've just mentioned, we found a mobile clinic that visited the area once a week. Now, I note this because we have set up a structure, a building, to which people will have access five days a week and eight hours a day. This is a trend that's beginning to emerge.
Donkerhoek in Mpumalanga is a place that could not be reached by road. Since August, we have been constructing a road to reach it. There is a hostel that is being renovated by people in the area who are being trained by government to operate there.
I hope that the hon member will very soon find time to go and see these places. There is development in the rural areas. Thank you. [Applause.]