Hon House Chair, hon Minister and Deputy Minister, yes, it takes two to tango when it comes to corruption, but the problem is that there is a trend set in this country. We can start with the President. [Interjections.]
Hon Minister Gigaba, job creation is a serious problem in our country. What will all the employees do now, since everything is mechanised? Are you planning to cut jobs there or what is the plan, going forward?
I also think, hon Minister, you forgot to brag about the new costs that come with these new systems that are in place. Who is benefiting from the VFS Global company? Perhaps it is some cousin or nephew. We don't know. Be that as it may.
Unfortunately, the hon Stock has run away now, but talking about double standards, I think it is important for everybody to know that the ANC has double standards. In front of the people they speak in a certain way, but behind their backs, they make sure that they benefit for themselves. [Interjections.]
Talking about not going backwards, what about our unemployment rate? It has gone from 31%, in 2009, when President Zuma came in, to 36%, currently. That is backwards! [Interjections.]
Before one can claim any other life desire, one first needs to have a sense of belonging. This is where your department comes in, hon Minister - to give every South African a valid and correct identity document. How would you feel, hon Minister, if your special day of birth was changed on your behalf by an incompetent cadre deployed on the basis of nepotism by your ANC? Or how would you feel if, tomorrow, you realised that you are married to an unknown, foreign national who bought an ID from one of your department's corrupt and greedy deployees?
Well, this is some of the horrific disrespect handed out by your failing department, hon ANC Minister! Then, you and your comrades stand here, in the front, and tell South Africa good stories and say that the ANC cares. Stop telling South Africa stories and start fixing what is wrong. South Africans are tired of excuses. Unfortunately, your ANC has become so selfish and obsessed with power and money in their own pockets that they have forgotten to care.
The only hope for real freedom, fairness and opportunity for all South Africans lies in a DA-led government of tomorrow. [Applause.] The people can see and hear. The ANC's time is running out. Phambili, Afrika Borwa, phambili! [Forward, South Africa, forward!] [Interjections.] Thank you. [Applause.]