Thank you, Deputy Chairperson. Thank you for your response. Minister, there is no doubt that the state of carnage in our roads can be directly linked to the safety of
vehicles. The test done by the Automobile Association, AA, and the Global NCAP have shown that South African vehicles are way behind the global standard. The problem is the innovations like the antilock braking system, ABS, electronic stability control and airbags. In our industries they are sold as optional extras. That is unacceptable! Standard devices like these in a vehicle should be standard and should be mandatory to protect our passengers in our vehicles. The question to you Minister is that: Will you have a resolve to tackle this matter head-on and initiate legislation or regulations that make standard things such as airbags, ABS and stability control in vehicles standard and mandatory, and not tools that the manufacturing industry can use to make profit? These are standard items that must protect our people. Minister, will you take action in that regard? Thank you.