Hon Chair, the DA acknowledges that the Minister is trying his best to hold the line against people who try to reject and argue about the separation of powers. The Minister also tried to advance the separation of powers and the status of our Constitution. However, it is one thing to create a truly independent judiciary, but it is another thing if it has no substance because it is manipulated. We should not compromise on what we agreed to in terms of the rights enshrined in our Constitution.
The efforts that the department has made to receive unqualified audits are noted. Service delivery through the court system is a cause for concern. Cases are postponed and delayed, dockets still disappear and, of course, the identity document system needs to be upgraded. Interdependence, in terms of co-operation and better co-ordination between state departments, must be promoted. After 1994 South Africa opted for a constitutional democracy, which is an inclusive and participative democracy from which all the people should benefit. The DA will vote against the Budget Vote. Thank you, Mr Chair.