Hon Deputy Chairperson, I see that the DA chose to go to 2010 because there was a turnaround for this department. Consistently, now it is achieving clean audit. That is why they had to go back to 2010. So, they can't declare about last year's financial year or the previous years because according to them there is nothing to declare. [Interjections.] The Department of Public Works in its strategic position acts as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and a significant driver in the creation of inclusive economic growth and job, subsequently it is vital in advancing economic growth and reduce historic inequalities.
Outcome 4 of the Medium-Term Strategic Framework put emphasis on the department to enable decent employment through inclusive growth. The ANC- led government remains resolute to continue its mission to build a capable developmental state based on social contract with the citizens. This notion has its resemblance on ANC ready to govern documents which sought to put people at the forefront of their own development.
The White Paper on Reconstruction and Development Programme took it further to inculcate the ideas of participatory democracy into people centre development through Public Works Vote the department seeks to, among other things, professionalise Public Administration to give maximum effects to social transformation, generating investment and creation of job opportunities, driving socioeconomic transformation for the interests of the majority of our people. The department has received R111 million over the medium term is earmarked to policy and research programme. The department will continue its review of the Construction Industry Development Board Act 38 of 2000. This review will see the culmination of the draft document during 2019-20 financial year. This will help to review policies and legislations amongst others to benefit youth and rural communities. I thank you, hon Chair.
Division demanded.
The Council divided:
AYES - 37: Bebee, L C; Carrim, Y I; Dangor, M; Gillion N M; Govender, L P; Gxoyiya, A B; Llatchmirain, T; Lekganyane, N M; Lucas, S E; Mamaregane, L M; Matibe, T B; Matiwane, T; Mfayela, S E; Mohai S J; Moshodi, L M; Modise, T C; Mthethwa, E M; Mahlangu, D
G; Maleka, A D; Mkiva, Z; Mokgonyana, E M; Mmoiemang, K M; Mmola, M P; Ncitha, Z V; Ndongeni, N; Nkosi, S C; Ntsube, I; Ngwenya, W; Nchabeleng, M E; Nyambi, A J; Njadu, E J; Rayi, M I; Rosho, M Z; Saziwa, M; Sekoati, S C; Selane, C B D; Shaikh, S.
NOES - 25: Apleni, T; Arnolds, A; Aucamp, W A S; Bara, M R; Boshoff, H S; Botswe, M; Brauteseth, T J; Baartman, D; Christians, D C; Du Toit, S F; Koni, N P; Lehihi, S B; Luthuli, S A; Labuschagne, C; Michalakis, G; Moletsane, M S; Motsamai, K; Nhanha, M; Ryder, R; Schafer, B; Sedibe, M C; Smit, C B F; Sileku, I M; Visser, C; Wenger, M.
Vote agreed to (Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters and Freedom Front Plus dissenting).
Vote No 12 - Statistics South Africa - put.