Speaker, let me first respond to the Cope member on Sadtu and section 100(1)(b). I think, let the truth be told, that Sadtu has been very supportive of section 100(1)(b). The challenges that we had, which made us change the way we were intervening, had nothing to do with Sadtu. It was something else and not Sadtu. Sadtu has been supporting and continues to support section 100 (1)(b). So, let the truth be told.
On Sadtu and the examination, as referred to by the IFP member, I also have to say with some sadness, hon member, that we are very disappointed that Sadtu has decided to go on strike for many reasons, which are even beyond the dispute around post provisioning.
Yesterday I had a meeting with the officials from the national and provincial sectors. I can report that we got an assurance that the examination will be protected. The strikers will make sure that the integrity of the examination is not compromised. The reasons for their strike are also located in the broad challenges in the province beyond the current conflict, but I agree with you that it is quite disappointing.
I also want to thank my chair for the comments on the exams. We are quite relieved, as a department, that we are coming towards the end. This is a very complicated exercise with high risks and serious problems of criminality, but we are very relieved that so far it has been going quite well and the integrity of the examination has been protected. Thank you very much, chairperson. [Applause.]