Thank you, Deputy Speaker. The launch of the Thusong Service Centre in Mbangwane is a dream come true for the community of Mbangwane. The people of Mbangwane never thought that they would ever have Internet access and other government-related services in their own backyard.
Mbangwane, for those who do not know, is situated under Nkomazi Municipality in Mpumalanga, which is 130 km away from Nelspruit, the capital city of Mpumalanga.
The launch of this centre means that Mbangwane community will no longer have to travel to Malelane, the nearest town, which is about 100 km away, to get their identity documents, birth and death certificates, submit applications for pensions, and other related grants.
The community of Mbangwane and other surrounding areas are now in a position to use this facility provided by this Thusong Service Centre. As usual, this is part of the determination and initiative of the ANC government, which is determined to bring services closer to the people in a manner which is quicker and smarter. Thank you. [Applause.]