Madam Speaker, the ANC supports the Budget Vote. Yes, the Department of Home Affairs is facing serious challenges emanating from years of mismanagement and neglect. The department has only been under the leadership of an ANC Minister for a mere two years. The Minister has been frank enough publicly to diagnose the problems of her department. For the first time we have seen a level of transparency that has made all of us to be more aware of the challenges faced by the department.
The portfolio committee has raised most of these problems on several occasions over the past years, with particular reference to problems we faced continually during the hearings on this budget. We were encouraged by the fact that the Minister has taken corrective steps to address the wrongs in the department.
The Minister is engaging other state institutions, including the National Treasury and the DPSA, to address the weakness in financial systems and the overall capacity of the department. Although these problems were not created by her or by the ANC, the Minister has taken up it upon herself to resolve the problems of the department. Most importantly, we are convinced that the plans outlined to be financed by this budget will enhance service delivery in the department and therefore be of great benefit to the people of this country who are served by the department. We have full confidence that these plans will be implemented. Thank you.
Question put.
Division demanded.
The House divided:
AYES - 231: Abram, S; Anthony, T G; Arendse, J D; Asiya, S E; Asmal, A K; Balfour, B M N; Benjamin, J; Beukman, F; Bhengu, F; Bhengu, M J; Bhoola, R B; Bloem, D V; Bogopane-Zulu, H I; Bonhomme, T J; Booi, M S; Botha, N G W; Carrim, Y I; Cele, M A; Chalmers, J; Chauke, H P; Chikunga, L S; Chohan-Khota, F I; Combrinck, J J; Cronin, J P; Cwele, S C; Dambuza, B N; Davies, R H; De Lange, J H; Diale, L N; Didiza, A T; Dikgacwi, M M; Direko, I W; Dithebe, S L; Ditshetelo, P H K; Dlali, D M; Du Toit, D C ; Fihla, N B; Fraser-Moleketi, G J; Frolick, C T; Fubbs, J L; Gaum, A H; Gerber, P A; Gigaba, K M N; Gololo, C L; Goniwe, M T; Green, L M; Gumede, D M; Gumede, M M; Hajaig, F; Hendricks, L B; Hendrickse, P A C; Hogan, B A; Huang, S; Jacobus, L; Jeffery, J H; Johnson, C B; Johnson, M; Jordan, Z P; Kalako, M U; Kasrils, R; Kekana, C D; Khoarai, L P; Kholwane, S E; Khumalo, K M; Komphela, B M; Kondlo, N C; Koornhof, G W; Kota, Z A; Kotwal, Z; Lekgetho, G; Lekgoro, M M S; Likotsi, M T; Lishivha, T E; Louw, T J; Louw, S K; Lucas, E J; Ludwabe, C I; Luthuli, A N; Maake, J J; Mabandla, B S; Mabe, L L; Mabena, D C; Madasa, Z L; Madikiza, G T; Maduma, L D; Magubane, N E; Magwanishe, G B; Mahlawe, N M; Mahote, S; Maine, M S; Maja, S J; Makasi, X C; Makgate, M W; Malahlela, M J; Maloyi, P D N; Maluleka, H P; Maluleke, D K; Manuel, T A; Mapisa-Nqakula, N N; Mars, I; Mashangoane, P R; Mashile, B L; Masutha, T M; Mathebe, P M; Mathibela, N F; Matlala, M H; Matsomela, M J J; Maunye, M M; Mbombo, N D; Mdladlose, M M; Mentor, M P; Meruti, M V; Mfundisi, I S; Mkhize, Z S; Mlangeni, A; Mnguni, B A; Mnyandu, B J; Moatshe, M S; Modisenyane, L J; Mogale, O M; Mogase, I D; Mohamed, I J; Mohlaloga, M R; Mokoena, A D; Molefe, C T; Moleketi, P J; Moloto, K A; Monareng, O E; Montsitsi, S D; Moonsamy, K; Morobi, D M; Morutoa, M R; Morwamoche, K W; Mosala, B G; Moss, L N; Moss, M I; Mpontshane, A M; Mshudulu, S A; Mthembu, B; Mthethwa, E N; Mtshali, E; Mufamadi, F S; Mzondeki, M J G; Ndlovu, V B; Ndzanga, R A; Nel, A C; Newhoudt-Druchen, W S; Ngaleka, E; Ngcengwane, N D; Ngcobo, B T; Ngcobo, E N N; Ngculu, L V J; Ngele, N J; Ngema, M V; Ngwenya, M L; Ngwenya, W; Nhlengethwa, D G; Njikelana, S J; Njobe, M A A; Nkabinde, N C; Nkem-Abonta, E; Nogumla, R Z; Nonkonyana, M; Nqakula, C; Ntuli, M M; Ntuli, R S; Ntuli, S B; Nwamitwa-Shilubana, T L P; Nxumalo, M D; Nxumalo, S N ; Olifant, D A A; Oliphant, G G; Oosthuizen, G C; Padayachie, R L; Pandor, G N M; Phadagi, M G; Phungula, J P; Pieterse, R D; Radebe, B A; Radebe, J T; Rajbally, S; Ramakaba-Lesiea, M M; Ramgobin, M; Ramodibe, D M; Ramotsamai, C M P; Ramphele, T D H; Rasmeni, S M; Reid, L R R; Rwexana, S P; Saloojee, E; Schippers, J; Schneemann, G D; Schoeman, E A; Seaton, S A; Sefularo, M; Sekgobela, P S; September, C C; Sibande, M P; Sibanyoni, J B; Siboza, S; Sibuyana, M W; Sigcau, S N; Sisulu, L N; Skhosana, W M; Skosana, M B; Skweyiya, Z S T; Smith, V G; Solo, B M; Solomon, G; Sonjica, B P; Sonto, M R; Sosibo, J E; Sotyu, M M; Thabethe, E; Tinto, B; Tobias, T V; Tolo, L J; Tsenoli, S L; Tshabalala- Msimang, M E; Vadi, I; Van den Heever, R P Z; Van der Merwe, S C; Van Wyk, A; Vezi, T E; Vundisa, S S; Wang, Y; Woods, G G; Xolo, E T; Yengeni, L E; Zikalala, C N Z; Zulu, B Z.
NOES - 48: Batyi, F; Blanch, J P I; Boinamo, G G; Botha, C-S; Camerer, S M; Cupido, H B; Davidson, I O; De Lille, P; Delport, J T; Doman, W P; Dreyer, A M; Ellis, M J; Farrow, S B; Gore, V C; Greyling, L W; Groenewald, P J; Jankielsohn, R; Joubert, L K; Julies, I F; Kalyan, S V; King, R J; Labuschagne, L B; Lowe, C M; Masango, S J; Meshoe, K R J; Morgan, G R; Mulder, C P; Mulder, P W A; Nel, A H; Opperman, S E; Rabie, P J; Sayedali-Shah, M R; Schmidt, H C; Selfe, J; Semple, J A; Seremane, W J; Simmons, S; Smuts, M; Steyn, A C; Swart, M; Swart, P S; Swart, S N; Swathe, M M; Thomson, B; Trent, E W; Van der Walt, D; Van Niekerk, A I; Waters, M.
Vote accordingly agreed to.
Vote No 5 - Provincial and Local Government - put.
Declarations of vote: