Chairperson, as we have heard from other hon members, this is a consequential Bill. It is human nature to welcome tax relief and to oppose increases. However, one has to strike a balance. As it is said, "What one wins on the swings, he loses on the roundabout".
However, tax collection in South Africa, from all the reports that we have received, is excellent. More and more people are registering as taxpayers. It is indeed a very good sign that the citizens of South Africa are recognising their moral and civic responsibility.
I can declare that I am up to date with my taxes. I completed my returns last week. I want to complement the SA Revenue Service, Sars, on the excellent service that they offer us in Parliament. The VIP unit that we have can be compared with the best in the world.
Finally, in addition to what the hon Koornhof has said, the big question about tax collection is how the money is spent. Citizens would like to see value for money. Unfortunately, up to now, when we read the reports of the Auditor-General and other reports, we do not find that for every R1 of taxpayers' money collected we are getting R1 spent on the ground. This is an area that Treasury, Sars and all of us as parliamentarians must look into, so that when taxpayers pay their taxes, they know that they are getting a return, not only for them but also for the people of South Africa. Thank you. [Applause.]