The ANC welcomes the projects that are currently being implemented in the Hammanskraal area. These include, amongst others, the construction of the Apies River Bridge, using the expertise of SA National Defence Force members, at a total cost of R1,8 million. The bridge is set to connect the Temba community to other parts of the area in order to allow access to essential services and to assist 3 000 community members who cross the Apies River on a daily basis.
We further welcome the R3,2 million Hammanskraal pothole project in Nyathela Street in Temba, which employs about 34 labourers from the local community. Many of the participants in the programme are unemployed youth, with no work experience, who are set to gain invaluable experience as per the Expanded Public Works Programme, EPWP, mandate of alleviating poverty through the provision of work opportunities to the unemployed.
These kinds of projects signify the ANC's commitment to addressing the problem of unemployment through practical measures, as well as its resolve to explore public sector employment in the areas of health, education, policing, social services and public works programmes to improve service delivery and the quality of life. Thank you. [Time expired.] [Applause.]
Hon members, since the UCDP did not use their opportunity, the first opportunity goes to the ANC. If they don't use it, it goes to the DA. If they don't use it, it goes to Cope. The ANC?