Chairperson, I would like to take this opportunity to thank hon members for supporting this budget, except for those of one party. [Interjections.] That one party did not support us. This is a reflection that we are on the right path in what we are doing in the department in repositioning the mining industry.
Thank you, hon Lucas, for supporting us and also for explaining the area of beneficiation quite well. I hope it will assist hon Lorimer to understand. There is no ambiguity. We are clear on that policy. We are saying that the core business of mining is mining. It is not beneficiation. We recognise that they can't produce cars. They never applied for licences to produce cars. Basically, what we are saying is that what they need to do is ensure that when it comes to adding value they make their commodity available to create other industries in this country. That is what we are saying. We don't want them to become businesses in areas for which they haven't budgeted or planned. I thought that I needed to clarify that.
I must also say that if you look at where we come from with the Fraser Institute, we are really striving towards something positive.
With regard to the jurisdictions you are referring to in Africa, when I meet the Ministers from those countries, they want to learn from us. So this shows that we are going in the right direction, and that we inspire the rest of Africa. [Applause.] I just want to tell you that some of the African countries you were quoting will be coming to South Africa. They want to see what we are doing as a government in this country. So you have to look at those issues. It's an ace for our side. It shows that we are going in the right direction.
I must also indicate that I like this House. Adv Schmidt, you spoke about nationalisation. That is an ANC issue. We have clarified the matter. I think it is high time that I call you Comrade Schmidt so as to allow you space to participate in the ANC debate around the issue of nationalisation. [Laughter.] [Applause.] I think it is very, very important for you.