You don't know. [Laughter.]
We are humbled that the department has made a formidable commitment and allocated resources to continue supporting the establishment of sustainable business sectors through its entities in support of the development of small arts, culture and heritage activities in our communities.
The increase in the budgetary allocation and spending under the Performing Arts programme shows that the Department of Arts and Culture is continuing to focus on promoting the performing arts, developing the local film industry, and maintaining and upgrading playhouses.
We are indeed happy that over the medium term, cultural development spending will focus mainly on consolidating and expanding job creation and skills development projects, through the Investing in Culture subprogramme and through mainstreaming creative industry practitioners and creating international exposure opportunities for South African cultural practitioners.
Hon Chairperson, at the turn of the 21st century the relations of production are shifting significantly across the globe. Traditional sectors such as manufacturing, mining and agriculture continue to decline. The new economy that is emerging is based on information, and the competitive advantage is human capital, creativity, innovation, and knowledge.
Hon Chair, in conclusion, the ANC is the embodiment of the history of our nation. It is the oldest political movement of our time. Next year we will take part in the historic centenary of this great movement of our people. [Interjections.]