Speaker, I agree with the hon Kganare that, indeed, it may very well be that some of the people participating in the demonstrations are hooligans. However, the reason we recognise and accept that people have the right to picket and demonstrate is that there are genuine demonstrators who have genuine issues to raise. As for the other part about firing Ministers, unfortunately, I am only a Deputy President, so I also serve in Cabinet by invitation. [Laughter.] I thank you very much.
Rail, road, maritime and information technology infrastructure development
16. Mr X Mabasa (ANC) asked the Deputy President:
What measures are being put in place by the Government to contribute to (a) rail, (b) road, (c) maritime and (d) information technology infrastructure development with a view to achieving greater economic and social development across the African continent?