Hon Speaker, it is absolutely true that there are some kinds of activity that are not acceptable, and as the government we have been looking at them. I have engaged with the Ministers concerned to discuss how we would deal with this issue, and very soon we will be able to let the public know, because it can no longer be accepted. You know that it is not just the miners who are striking, but it is also certain people of a certain description who are going there to instigate miners to operate in a particular way, and that cannot be accepted. Therefore we are looking into that and we are going to act very soon. [Applause.]
Position regarding meeting of education targets by government
16. Ms N Gina (ANC) asked the President of the Republic:
Whether, given the recent challenges that have been experienced in the Basic Education sector, he has found that, since his replies to question 3 on 15 March 2012 and question 11 on 20 May 2012, the Government is on course in meeting its targets in respect of education being one of the Government's five priorities; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?