Chairperson, the ANC supports this Budget Vote, and the ICD is here to stay. I don't know who wrote that speech for hon King. It is a pity that it is written in Afrikaans and I couldn't capture some of the things that he said.
Sihlalo, ingxaki yala magwala kukuba nayiphi na into enenkqubela-phambili eyenziwa yi-ANC iza kuhlala ilihlaba kuwo. [Chairperson, the problem with these cowards is that any efforts made by the ANC on development will always remain a thorn in their flesh.]
We are not surprised by the DA's attitude towards the ICD's budget. Last year the DA opposed this Budget Vote because the ANC had problems with the manner in which the ICD was managing its financial affairs. Now that the ICD has improved a lot on its management style, the DA is very disappointed. They did not expect the ICD to be doing what it is doing now. I therefore say to you, Chairperson, that the ANC supports this budget and the ICD is here to stay. Thank you.
Vote agreed to (Democratic Alliance dissenting).
Vote No 23 - Justice and Constitutional Development - put.
Declarations of vote: