Again, we would like to emphasise that we have made progress. In conclusion, I really want to request with all humility that members of the opposition should not make the Western Cape their private pet. We will not fear or be prejudiced against the Eastern Cape. We will congratulate them when they work well, but we will also point it out when there are problems. We won't be ashamed to say that in the Northern Cape we have a problem of foetal alcohol syndrome. We are not picking on them. But if we are saying in the Western Cape, because of the farm worker phenomena, there is a high level of children dropping out of school, let's not pick on the Western Cape. The Western Cape is part of this nation and we will talk about it as we talk about any other province. [Applause.]
So, the Western Cape cannot be a pet. We can't be intimidated about raising issues regarding the Western Cape. So we are not picking on the Western Cape. Indeed, statistics say that there are problems in terms of dropping out, but there are also problems in other provinces in terms of other things.
We would not be shy to say because of poverty in some areas of Limpopo and poor parental control we are experiencing difficulties in terms of discipline. So, we are not picking on the Western Cape; it is not anybody's pet, it is a part of this country. I thought I should remind you about that and we will talk without fear or prejudice about the Eastern Cape. [Applause.] So, we will commit once more to the nation that the approach of business unusual will continue into 2012 and beyond in working together with our people. We do promise that we will improve quality basic education. As I said, Mr President, we are working very hard and we are not sure why 75% will be impossible this year because we are putting all our energy into making sure that we move on an upward trend and backwards never. Thank you very much, Speaker. [Applause.]