Hon Chair, let me start by saying that the ANC supports the Budget Vote. It is unfortunate that the hon Worth is a member of the committee. He agrees on everything that we do in the committee. Before the budget was tabled, we had our committee meeting at which the department presented their strategic plan, their annual budget, their spending and their challenges. He was there, but never raised anything. It is unfortunate that people get channelled to come and say things that they personally know are incorrect. I am also saddened by the fact that the hon Sinclair from Cope is publicly saying that he does not understand the role of the department. I will not outline that to him. It is his responsibility to read about it. It is indeed a very sad day today to hear Cope say that the formation of the department is a burden. That is a serious allegation, and it is wrong. I know that people with disabilities, and women and children will not be happy to hear that.
This department is here. It is the ANC that has supported it in making sure that we champion the rights of the voiceless and marginalised people who were never recognised before by the apartheid regime. We are trying to champion their rights, make sure that we recognise them and make sure that they will never be marginalised again. Therefore, we wholeheartedly support this budget. Thank you.