Thank you, hon Deputy Chairperson and greetings Deputy President. Deputy President, the debts in municipalities can't be
overestimated. It's also estimated that for every R100 of funds available in the form of current assets in municipalities, there's another R36,00 that is locked up in the form of debt owed by consumers. This includes government departments as well as SOEs.
You've already covered certain aspects and you've also made certain commitments in this House, especially in terms of ensuring that debts by government departments and SOEs are paid to municipalities. However, clearly what would also be required from government is to have a robust debt collection strategy, as well as, as you indicated now, creating a culture of paying. Even though there are legislative frameworks, be it the PFMA ... [Inaudible.] ... within 30 days ...