Hon Speaker and hon Deputy President, the recent landing of a private jet at the Waterkloof Air Force Base ripped off the mask of safety and security which we as a nation wear. Today the whole world knows that we are as secure as a lamb in a wolf's den. The source of insecurity is not the wolves, but the truant shepherds who fail to do their duty of protecting the flock.
Azania is at the receiving end of a toxic mixture of Guptocracy and ineptocracy, and the latter advertises itself as a democracy. Our national security is in danger if the state processes can be so easily manipulated by the notorious Gupta name-droppers. Next time our enemies will first drop names and later drop lethal bombs. If the Indian airliner carrying wedding guests was not properly cleared, it should have been impounded. This is a standard international practice. But do not expect this practice to be implemented by a republic gone bananas!
There are profound lessons to be learned from the Waterkloof saga. Firstly, the Gupta family's influence on the powers that be has a corrosive effect on how South Africa is governed. The outcry of one Minister is still green in our collective memory. He publicly complained that he was told by Mr Gupta about his appointment as a Minister long before the President of the Republic informed him. [Interjections.] If we want to restore our reputation as a self-respecting nation, we must place state affairs beyond the reach of the Guptas' corrupting influence.
Secondly, the Gupta factor goes straight to the core of our political morality or lack of it. If we are serious in curtailing the bad influence of money on politics, all politicians and political parties must be obliged by law to reveal the source of their funding. It does not help much to damn and condemn the Guptas in broad daylight and tiptoe to their house after sunset! [Laughter.] I am convinced that some political parties are receiving money stained with blood and cocaine.
Finally, President Zuma would do this nation a great service by saying four words: "Not in my name". This would clear the air and, most importantly, serve as a powerful deterrent to prospective name-droppers. Thank you. [Time expired.] [Applause.]