Chairperson, I will make my point; I don't care. It is possible, as I was saying, to achieve nation-building and cohesion, through these things I have in front of me.
I would like to emphasise that today Africa is recognised as the cradle of mankind. In our part of the continent, we have a rich and varied past that is only now being appreciated for its complexity and diversity. Indeed, our heritage is the foundation from which we are working to rebuild our society.
My message today is to rejoice in the richness of our society. Chairperson, I also want to make use of this opportunity to acknowledge those very important artists who are also veterans of the liberation struggle, because they contributed to music and the arts to get our freedom. That is Mam' Thandi Klaasen, Abigail Kubeka, Dorothy Masuku, Faith Kekana, Thembi Mtshali, the Mahotella Queens and the Soul Brothers.
The ANC supports this very important budget. I thank you. [Applause.]