Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, hon members. The current drought being experienced in some parts of our country is now reaching crisis proportions. Most areas have little or no water. The rivers have dried up and cattle grazing areas are perishing, which in turn is putting thousands of livestock at risk. The Minister and her department must look at ways of increasing the capacity, both of our water catchment areas as well as identifying alternative means of water supply. I thank you. [Applause.]