Hon Speaker, I want to respond to one issue which was raised by the hon Kganare with regard to the commemoration in Marikana. Let me humble myself before him and mention the following so that he understands the issues.
Firstly, on the same day after the tragedy in Marikana, the President announced the establishment of the commission of inquiry to understand the truth of the matter. That commission of inquiry is still in session.
Secondly, the President established the inter-ministerial committee which I chaired in order to deal with issues related to that matter as it progressed and to stabilise the situation - which has been done. [Interjections.]
Thirdly, the President established a committee led by the Deputy President to deal with the stabilisation of the mining sector.
Fourthly, the President established an inter-ministerial committee to deal with the rehabilitation and stabilisation of the mining communities in respect of providing infrastructure, housing, water, etc.
In the context of the programme led by the Deputy President to build on the work that has been done during the funerals, we have agreed that the process in Marikana is not a once-off issue but a matter which will be dealt with on a continuous basis. Therefore, there is a programme which is led by religious leaders whose task is to pioneer and bring all stakeholders together in order to deal with arising problems. Members would know that the killings in Marikana have not stopped and even today people are losing their lives, including shop stewards and everybody else.
In the context of that framework, a lot of discussions have been taking place amongst all the stakeholders, the unions, mining houses, etc, including the government, prior to the commemoration. We then agreed that this is the format that needs to be taken. The commemoration in Marikana did not start on the 16th; it started a long time ago. [Time expired.] [Applause.]