Chairperson, the DA would have loved nothing more than to support this Budget Vote, because we consider justice a cornerstone of democracy. In a government system based on the doctrine of the separation of powers, the justice portfolio is one of the most important portfolios in government. Yet, notwithstanding this, the Minister keeps underperforming.

Dit is nie net ek of die DA wat so dink nie, ook die Mail & Guardian dink so. [Tussenwerpsels.] In die jongste rapport van die koerant - julle moet dit lees! - het die Minister 'n G gekry. [Tussenwerpsels.] (Translation of Afrikaans paragraph follows.)

[It is not just I or the DA who think like this, the Mail & Guardian thinks like this as well. [Interjections.] In the latest report card of the newspaper - you must read it! - the Minister received a G. [Interjections]]

The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms C-S Botha): Order, please. Order!