Comrade President, as the APC, we thank you for placing ECD under Basic Education. [Applause.] We have campaigned long and hard for this. We stand ready to contribute positively in this regard.
We are still concerned that mining communities remain marginalised and neglected. Mining companies like Mogalakwena Platinum Mine in Mapela, Limpopo, ride roughshod over the people. The Department of Mineral Resources has failed our people throughout Limpopo and elsewhere in enforcing compliance in the interest of the people.