House Chair, fellow South Africans, it is in the interest of South Africans that the communication sector transforms in the way that contributes to job creation and entrepreneurship, as envisioned in the NDP goals. Unfortunately, the opposing views fall short of grasping this issue.
The department and its entities continue to ensure that the digital divide that entrenches the challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality is practically confronted. This is done through the movement of funds within the allocated funds to ensure that we in earnest deliver on the data market share and the much-awaited high demand spectrum.
I want to state that already Icasa has issued an information memorandum on the spectrum for commentary. For those ideas that are thrown, you better use this process to throw ideas and not lament the situation. The Budget Review and Recommendation Report, BRRR, acknowledges the performance of the department and entities reporting to it. It also makes strong recommendations where decisive action needs to be taken,
whilst appreciating entities like Sentech that have been able to balance performance and financial clean audits for over five years.
In this regard, the ANC would like to see action plans to address the findings of the Auditor-General. We also call on the department to expedite the roll out of critical infrastructure that will benefit our people, particularly those in townships and rural areas. This includes the SA Post office, the broadband and the set-top boxes.
We also comment that the SABC has not only reported problems at this point in time, but the turnaround strategy is working ... [Time expired.] The ANC supports this BRRR. [Interjections.]
Question put.
Division called.