Deputy Speaker, I would suggest to hon Oriani-Ambrosini that he read the document, as I don't think he has read it. In any event, many legal organisations in South Africa have supported this initiative.
The Black Lawyers Association has been unequivocal in supporting this dialogue and the basic tenets that are enunciated in the document. The National Association of Democratic Lawyers, Nadel, supports this initiative and in the phone-in programme this morning with the Deputy Minister on SAfm, the majority of South Africa applauds this initiative. I was at Kaya FM last night and it was the same story.
So, this notion that the majority of people do not support this is not borne out by the facts. We are going to work with the majority of South Africans in advancing the transformation agenda of all arms of the state. Thank you. [Applause.]
Particulars regarding decision to award food and nutrition tender to a certain company
28. Mr P B Mnguni (Cope) asked the Minister of Correctional Services:
(1) Why did the national commissioner ignore the advice of the department's advocates not to go ahead with the awarding of the food and nutrition tender to a certain company (name and details furnished);
(2) whether she intends to investigate the matter; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NO318E