The formation of the national Khoi and San council is very much appreciated and is an indication of the progress made regarding the restoration of their dignity. However, the progress must be speeded up to ensure that this community enjoys the benefits of the entire nation and is brought into the economic mainstream.
Ndisaxoka nangoku? [Am I still lying?] [Laughter.]
Programmes must be put in place, prioritised and implemented to promote the cultural development and improvement of the living conditions of the Khoi and San. The reburial of Chief Dawid Stuurman could play a major role in total recognition of the Khoi and San community. We agree with the National Heritage Council that Chief Dawid Stuurman was a true national hero and a great revolutionary and that his reburial will provide an opportunity to promote social cohesion and nation-building.
The National Social Cohesion Colloquium held in Kliptown was a good idea, making meaningful the dream of a nation with clear participation of people from all walks of life. It promoted equality and encouraged the idea that all people should be able to live together and travel together. It also promoted the idea that the salary scales in this country should be adjusted and that they should change dramatically so that all people, irrespective of colour and political affiliation - as opposed to life enjoyed by, for instance the Gupta family and others - can enjoy a good life. The question is: Where are we in the implementation of the outcomes and resolutions of this social cohesion summit? Come on, Mr Minister Mashatile, we know that, together, we can. [Interjections.] Delivery must be seen and be tangible now.
The time has come to install a Mandela statue in this Parliament. [Interjections.] [Applause.] Modernise and reflect our democracy - he was the first democratically elected president of South Africa in 1994. [Applause.] We cannot shy away from the fact that he played ... Cope supports this Budget Vote. [Time expired.] [Applause.]