Hon Chairperson, I want to tell the Minister that I have tried Zam-Buk, lipstick and Vaseline on my lips in the hope that they will look a little attractive. Maybe she will reconsider what she said about my ugly lips in our debate. I have tried my best, Minister. [Laughter.]
From the outset, do I dare advise this House that the Congress of the People has a problem with supporting this budget? [Interjections.] The hon Minister will recall very well that a few weeks ago, if not a month ago, I said something that I want to repeat again here. Hon Minister, when the legacy and history of President Jacob Zuma is told, I'm afraid the good name of your father ... [Inaudible.] ... Mapisa, will be mentioned along with his name. [Interjections.] Be careful.
In the space of a month, a second scandal has occurred and it has happened on your watch, Minister. This Budget Vote has earned you the new, but notoriously unintended, title of the Minister of Defence and Gupta Affairs. [Applause.]
Alongside the controversial report submitted here yesterday, who do you think this illusive No 1 is?