Deputy Speaker, in the statement that was made by the hon member of the ACDP he misinterprets the report by the President on our government's job targets. First and foremost, the hon member should appreciate the economic challenges that are imminent the world over.
Secondly, the hon member should appreciate, again, the intervention by the government on youth employment. A few months ago, all stakeholders met in Soweto and signed the Youth Employment Accord, committing themselves to playing a role in youth economic development. The ACDP was absent!
Thirdly, we are already addressing the issue raised on the rural youth as I am rolling out economic outreach programmes in all provinces, particularly in rural areas, to help the youth to access the Department of Trade and Industry, DTI, products. For small enterprise, we are also concentrating on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, BBBEE. The BBBEE is not only rolled out in cities, but it is also rolled out in rural areas.
Finally, I would therefore appreciate it if the hon member would join me when I go to Koffiefontein, Mogwase and Sisonke, in order to experience the DTI's outreach programmes. The ANC-led government is hard at work and no efforts by those who are gunning for votes will erase the work of the ANC. I thank you. [Applause.]