Speaker, questions have again been put about the protest in Cape Town. From the outset, let us say that we as the ANC-led government condemn violence during service delivery protests.
Secondly, we state categorically that the protest was not organised by the ANC, but was organised by suffering communities of the suburbs of this city, which are being neglected. [Interjections.] Our analysis informs us that most of these protests start peacefully, but they soon degenerate into violence if those who have the complaints are ignored. [Interjections.] No, let me finish! Let me finish.
Order, hon members! Order!
They deteriorate into violence if the authorities ignore them, and sometimes even refuse to engage with or listen to them.
We call upon the DA to stop discrimination and to act as a government and deliver basic services to all the communities of Cape Town, including those that are poor. I thank you. [Interjections.] [Applause.]