Chair, definitely. It is a good initiative because we are looking at everything that we can do as a country to encourage our young people to get work. Now, if there is a budget in the Western Cape to employ young people, give them an experience of how the workplace looks, and they earn a salary, then it is a good thing.
We think that the emphasis must be put on the private sector because finally, our children must learn there. We must encourage the private sector to open up and allow these young people to gain experience. Government must do it there, but in government, it is not sustainable. It can only be sustainable when they are there in the private sector permanently.
That is what I would advise. That is why we are working with the private sector. We will rather give that money to a private company to employ these children and find a path for them. After they have gained that experience, the company would probably take one or two of them to employ them permanently and they can refer others to other companies. They will be there permanently.
Finally, the state is not an employment agency. The state must make the environment conducive for our people to get work. It is a good thing, but we must not encourage it. Instead, try and urge the private sector to help. We can support the private sector to support our young people. However, for now, I would say that it is a good initiative under the circumstances. Thank you. [Applause.]