Mr Speaker, tomorrow's planned strike by members of Cosatu and other organisations is yet another indication of the ever-widening disconnect between the ANC-led government, organised labour and the people of South Africa. We are told that it will be the largest strike ever in the country. Tomorrow, 32 marches are planned to take place, effectively grinding business to a halt, with an estimated opportunity cost to our economy of over R8 billion.
Why does the ANC-led government no longer listen to the voice of the people of South Africa? Why does the ANC-led government continue to push policy and legislation that are contrary to the will of the people? Yesterday, Minister Radebe talked about ANC policy which would ensure a better life for all. [Interjections.] However, tomorrow's strike action remains what it is and will be: another scathing indictment of the way in which the ANC-led government is continuing to fail the people of this country. [Applause.]