Chairperson, the ANC supports this Budget Vote. We, however, would like to raise areas of concern around the assets and asset management of the department, as well as the leases. We think that much needs to be done around this process and we hope that the Minister, as she promised, is going to live up to this challenge.
Also, on the challenge around the EPWP, as the portfolio committee we commend the strides that have been taken by the Deputy President and the Minister in terms of engaging the National Youth Services. I think this is also going to address the challenge of the unemployed youth.
There is also a challenge around the strengthening and monitoring of intergovernmental and interdepartmental relations. I think these also need to be strengthened around infrastructural service delivery.
I think there is also a challenge around the Construction Seta. We hope that the Minister, most probably in collaboration with the Minister of Labour, is going to address the challenge around this Seta.
We are also proud to say that at least with the leadership of the current Minister, this department is moving and she has shown us that she is so courageous and she has a vision. I thank you.
Vote agreed to.
Vote No 7 - Government Communications and Information System - put and agreed to (Democratic Alliance dissenting).
Vote No 8 - National Treasury - put and agreed to.
Vote No 9 - Public Service and Administration - put.
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