Chair, it's a pity that three of the four previous speakers who stood up here, with the exception of hon Ndlovu, were involved in cheap politicking and crude populism. The DA's spokesperson indicated that there is no rehabilitation. The Minister of Education just this year decided that education will be for everybody who has less than Grade 9 in Correctional Services.
The Cope member mentioned that there is corruption. Our reports spoke about intensifying corruption and the fact that Bosasa is a matter that has appeared before the Special Investigations Unit, SIU, and the National Prosecuting Authority, NPA. It has been dealt with effectively within the department. Those matters are now with people outside of the department.
The member from the FF Plus was talking about affirmative action and its difficulties. The Minister has indicated that there is a consultative forum that comprises organised labour as well as management to deal precisely with this matter. We suggest to the member from the FF Plus to await the outcome of that consultative process before casting judgement.
Finally, I want to say that, in fact, this department is involved in rehabilitation, with nation-building and reconciliation. A few years ago, Pretoria central was known for its activities of hanging people. Thank you. [Time expired.] [Applause.]
Vote agreed to (Democratic Alliance, Congress of the People, Independent Democrats, Inkatha Freedom Party and Freedom Front Plus dissenting).
Vote No 22 - Defence and Military Veterans - put.
Declarations of vote: