Hon Speaker, more than anybody else the hon Madisha as a former president of a very big teachers' organisation would have known that you can't arbitrarily implement a policy without consulting with the unions. As I have indicated, the matter is up for discussion and decision in the bargaining chamber. With the feedback that we are getting, it does appear that it is going to be supported by all and sundry. Therefore, we are just awaiting the formalisation and finalisation of the process which has been agreed to between the Department of Basic Education and all the unions and the stakeholders - as alluded to by the hon Madisha - the governing bodies as well as the unions. I thank you. [Applause.]
Mechanisms under proposed NHI to deal with failure of provincial departments to spend funds
76. Mr D A Kganare (Cope) asked the Minister of Health:
Whether the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) has developed mechanisms to deal with the failure of provincial departments to spend funds earmarked for (a) vital infrastructure and (b) health care improvement; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?