We don't expect Minister Nxesi immediately to create a department as effective as the one in the Western Cape, but when will he be able to say that his department also complies with this basic law? [Interjections.]
In conclusion, Minister, at least three things must be done: qualified technical staff must be appointed; the leasing of properties must be professionally managed in an open and clean manner; and a reliable Immovable Asset Register must be developed and maintained. In the meantime, this department remains deadly sick. [Applause.]