The IFP will be supporting this Budget Vote, but my colleague, hon Mpontshane, who serves in this committee, has asked me to express the concern of the IFP regarding the 4 320 unqualified teachers in KwaZulu- Natal. His question is: How do we hope to achieve the goal of providing quality education to all of our learners if this situation exists? He believes that the budget reallocation does not come near in addressing this very important matter of providing the system with adequately qualified educators.
May I also advise the House that the United Nations has declared today, 23 June - they had declared this in 1990 - Africa Public Service Day to "recognise the value and values of service to the committee". I am saying this in the light of the concern of my colleague. Lastly, would the hon Minister of Finance or the Treasury consider an additional allocation to Parliament so that they can get these devices working next time!