Mr Speaker, there are a couple of issues that I want to respond to. The hon member from Cope, the guy who stole the Currie Cup from the Western Province, raised the issues in Transnet. I want to make a point that in respect of state- owned enterprises that are governed by the Companies Act, the boards must make decisions, because these are not funded on the budget. It is necessary that we respect the articles of association so that we don't mix things up. If you expect the executive to be involved on that level of decision-making in a company, what will you expect of us next? I think the approach is flawed.
The hon Ndabandaba raised the issue about the Auditor-General and indeed we want to join him and the ANC in recognising the formidable achievements of the Auditor-General, Mr Nombembe.
The hon member from, I think, the DA, has a big smile. Whoever he is, he's got a big smile; I don't know that this House deals with the youth league of the DA. [Laughter.] Don't bring things from the outside here, because we will not respond to your views. This is about the accountability of government, and it is fundamentally important that we use these slots to hold government to account and not dream up things that you want on the floor of this House, hon member. [Applause.]
The hon Ambrosini ...
Order, order, hon members! [Interjections.]
NATIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION - Yes, but we are old and wise now, Michael. The hon Ambrosini - yes, it's a new world order, but you don't just accept what is there. We need to engage with the world that is increasingly hostile to poverty and inequality. This means we must rise up and raise the voice that calls for justice and equity in the world. That is fundamentally important, otherwise we will go along with the likes of Silvio Berlusconi and say that is the new world order. It is inappropriate. We must define what is in the interests of the world's poor.
The hon Ndude raised issues of water. In broad terms, we accept, recognise and call for the support in managing the resource more wisely. It is not a ministerial responsibility; it's a responsibility for all of us.
I would just like to make one little appeal, namely that we don't hyperventilate about all manner of climate change issues. Yes, there are norms, it's cold in Cape Town at the moment, but it isn't because of the ravages of climate change just yet. We need slightly different and more rational approaches to ensure that we deal with this adequately. Thank you. [Applause.]
Order, hon members, order!