Chairperson, we welcome Vote No 26: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and, as the ANC, we support the budget. We want to indicate that the hon member of the EFF was with us when we interacted with the department and when the department showed in their plans that they would spend its allocation effectively, efficiently, equitably and economically.
The department also indicated that it would make sure that, with the allocation that will be appropriated today, it will improve service delivery and reduce the current vacancy rate. We should indicate that, in terms of the management of plant and animal disease, the department assured us that it had put aside a portion of its allocated budget to support particularly those farmers that hon Joseph referred to.
This department is ready to make sure that the communities in the coastal areas that were denied the opportunity to participate in fishing, will be given an opportunity to do so this time through this allocation. Again, the communities in areas where forestry activities take place will be mobilised, allowing them to participate. This department will create jobs for our people and will continue ...
... go fet?a tlala mo nagang ya gaborena. Re a tseba gore ... [Nako e fedile.] [... to end hunger in our country. We know that ... [Time expired.] [Applause.]]
Vote agreed to (Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Vote No 27 - Communications - put. Declarations of vote: