Chairperson, as the ANC, we actually support this budget because it will strengthen the turnaround strategy that the department is using. Currently in place are the fraud prevention and risk management strategies and the quality of service and adequate human researchers.
Our physical infrastructure, equipment and IT technology are in place. As regards the roll-out of services, even in rural areas where it was not possible for people to obtain their IDs, this will now be possible. With those few words, the ANC supports the budget.
Division demanded.
The Council divided:
AYES - 41: Adams, F; Botha, D J; Dlulane, B N; Gamede, D D; Goeieman, M C; Hendrickse, N D; Hollander, P M; Kolweni, Z S; Mabe, E S; Mack, N J; Madlala-Magubane, N M; Manyosi, A T; Masilo, J M; Matlanyane, H F; Matlhoahela, B L; Mazibuko, N F; Mchunu, A N T; Mkhaliphi, B J; Mkono, D G; Moatshe, P; Mokoena, M L; Moseki, A L J; Mzizi, M A; Ntuli, Z C; Ntwanambi, N D; Nyanda, F; Oliphant, M N; Qikani, A N D; Ralane, T S; Robertson, M O; Setona, T S; Shiceka, S; Sibiya, J; Sogoni, E M; Sulliman, M A; Tau, R J; Themba, M P; Tolo, B J; Van Rooyen, C J.
Special delegates: Moerane-Mamase, N; Phenduka, N C; Radebe, M.
NOES - 9: Chen, S S; Lamoela, H; Le Roux, J W; Robinson, D; Terblanche, J F; Thetjeng, O M; Van Heerden, F J; Watson, A; Worth, D A.
Vote accordingly agreed to.
Vote No 5 - Provincial and Local Government - put and agreed to and (Democratic Alliance and Freedom Front Plus dissenting). Vote No 6 - Public Works - put and agreed to. Vote No 7 - Government Communication and Information Systems - put and agreed to. Vote No 8 - National Treasury - put and agreed to.
Vote No 9 - Public Enterprises - put.
Declarations of vote: