Deputy Chairperson, the ANC is committed to small business development, especially for the youth and women. Small businesses are key actors for building more inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The department will contribute to the attainment of the 2-million job target as set out by the President for the next 10 years.
We commend the support given to 956 informal enterprises, assisted financially through the National Informal Business Upliftment Strategy. This support was a joint programme with the Small Enterprise Development Agency.
Therefore, the ANC fully supports the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and the Adjustments Appropriation Bill for this Vote. Thank you very much. [Applause.]