House Chair, I am also rising to make a declaration on this report. Firstly, I hasten to say that Cope accepts this report as is, but there are a few things worth mentioning. One of those things is the status of the department as it stands. Everyone will recall that, essentially, this department was established as a privatisation desk to fast-track privatisation in this country. It's now clear that privatisation is no longer on the table. This department has got to be given enough muscle so that it becomes a fully fledged department. As it stands, the department is working very well and Cope applauds the department and the Minister. However, what really sends shivers up our spines is the mention of the infrastructure build, which will cost this country about R800 billion. I can't help but think of how many of President Jacob Zuma's family members, friends, and his inner core will benefit from this infrastructure build, not even mentioning Chancellor House. [Interjections.]
In my budget debate speech I pleaded with the Minister that an eye needed to be kept on all those who benefited from Zuma economic empowerment, ZEE, his inner core and Chancellor House. [Applause.]