The Expanded Public Works Programme is especially aimed at providing job opportunities to assist the large numbers of poor, unemployed and marginalised communities in South Africa.
Vote 7 also plans to assist in addressing the backlog in maintenance of government's immovable assets, which intends to provide additional work opportunities, especially for the youth. The continued emphasis on job creation and skills development is a priority of government, one which Vote 7 aims to address in the 2011-12 financial year. The ANC supports this Budget Vote. Thank you.
Division demanded.
The House divided: