Chairperson, the DA leader, Helen Zille, appointed an all-male cabinet in the Western Cape. She was then the only woman in her 11- member team, with 6 white males in the cabinet. When she reshuffled her cabinet to replace De Lille, she again opted for a male cabinet, going against the promises she made after appointing an all-male cabinet in 2009. Zille has again proved that she has no confidence in any woman in her cabinet. Women are only deemed fit to be placed on posters when they are campaigning. Despite the claim of being true to the policy of the best person for the job, in reality their practice demonstrates a commitment to receiving the best man for the job. This again proves the level of hypocrisy that the DA and its leader subscribe to.
There is no doubt that the DA is not only incapable of embracing the transformation agenda, but very interested in remaining loyal only to the role as the protector of the elite.
The ANC calls upon Premier Helen Zille to do the right thing. Reshuffle the male cabinet! Thank you. [Time expired.] [Applause.]