Hon Chairperson, South Africa changed its political landscape 20 years ago and we need, indeed, to shift towards a second transition - economic emancipation for the poor and destitute.
We are not compelled to operate with outdated pieces of legislation which are not suitable for the current economic climate. This is precisely why the Customs Control Bill and Customs Duty Bill are relevant to modernising our customs procedures and bringing this integral part of the trade and investment sector into line with international norms and standards. We laud the efforts of the Minister in this regard.
The DA is stuck in an old apartheid mentality and will argue against various aspects of the Bills ...