Hon Chair, hon members, as the NFP, the voice of the people, we declare the acceptance of Budget Vote No 31 ... [Applause.]... and appeal to the Minister to take action against all provinces that are not delivering in accordance with the strategic plan of the department. For instance, the pace of housing delivery in Limpopo is very slow.
Whilst the alleged housing corruption in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in the Eastern Cape is sub judice, the Minister must consider taking over the administration to ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act if you need a good story to tell. At present, there is a bad story to tell in that municipality. The 1,4 million houses, as proposed by the Minister in the strategic plan, can only be achieved if the district and local municipalities adhere to the requirements of the Integrated Development Plan and intergovernmental regulations.
It is painful to say there is a good story to tell whilst people in Durban, Kennedy Road, Harrismith, Viljoenskroon, Villiers, and many other places, have no access to adequate housing. An in loco inspection is required. I thank you. [Applause.]