Deputy President, firstly, the work that is being done by the Farlam Commission, which was established by government through the President, to investigate the unfortunate events at Marikana is evidence of government's commitment to dealing with the possible abuse of state power. Secondly, the unconditional support that government affords to Chapter 9 institutions that you have alluded to, such as the Public Protector, the Auditor-General and the Human Rights Commission, is further evidence of government's commitment to addressing the abuse of state power.
However, a few days ago, we read with shock and horror in a prominent daily newspaper about how the very hon Mr Lekota, when he was still a member of Cabinet, tried to recruit a member of the DA, in this House, away from his party with a promise to make him a Deputy Minister. When asked about it, he said it was a joke. This is an example of abuse of state power at its worst. [Interjections.] Deputy President, would you agree that what government and the people of South Africa need, in order to address the problem of abuse of power, is not individuals ... [Time expired.][Applause.]