Speaker, I think it is early days for me to know whether this is, in a sense, impacting negatively on investor confidence. For now, what I have observed by looking at the share price of Lonmin itself is that it has gone down. As to how long that will last, I am not sure yet. I think it is still too early for that kind of assessment to be made.
However, the point is that, as a country and as public representatives, we should continue to reassure investors that South Africa is a place in which to invest their money. South African mining, in particular, is an important investment outlet for them to consider. Thank you.
Issues raised by organised business and labour, and implementation of youth wage subsidy
14. The Leader of the Opposition (DA) asked the Deputy President:
With reference to his reply to question 11 on 15 August 2012, (a) what are the several issues that organised business and labour have raised that require further discussion and (b) what date has been set for the Cabinet decision on the implementation of a youth wage subsidy?