Thank you very much, hon Mazibuko. Let me take this opportunity once again to congratulate you, my dear sister.
The youth wage subsidy is being discussed at Nedlac and, as you know, Nedlac is made up of four chambers. The reason for it is that we need buy- in. It is important that when it is implemented, it should not be resisted and opposed by unions who are of the view that it would casualise labour, that young people who would benefit from it would end up being treated as though they were permanent employees as it were, and that it would depress overall wages. It is the fear of competition by employed workers.
We believe that through discussion in Nedlac consensus will emerge. I am sure you know that a number of accords have already been signed at Nedlac level by all the key stakeholders. We are quite positive that a positive outcome will emerge out of the discussions. Thank you.