May I also ask for a copy of the DVD from our hon Deputy President? Thank you.
Mechanisms to promote the functioning of the SA National Aids Council, Sanac, and the creation of partnerships with community-based organisations; and the achievement of consensus by Sanac on policy issues and strategy
19. Mr V V Z Windvol (ANC) asked the Deputy President:
(1) Since the restructuring of the SA National Aids Council, Sanac, what mechanisms have been put in place (a) to strengthen its functioning and (b) to ensure that it achieves its objectives, particularly in creating and strengthening partnerships amongst all stakeholders, including community-based organisations, to expand the national response to HIV and Aids;
(2) whether, since its restructuring, Sanac has been able to ensure consensus on issues of policy and strategy among all civil society representatives; if not, (a) what are the fundamental issues of difference and (b) what mechanisms are put in place to address them; if so, (i) what were the contentious issues and (ii) what were the proposed solutions?