The MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY - PERFORMANCE MONITORING, EVALUATION AND ADMINISTRATION: Hon Chairperson, hon members, hon chairpersons of the committees, Deputy Minister Dina Pule, Director-General Dr Sean Phillips, senior management and staff of the department present, invited guests, it is on a sad note that this inaugural Budget Vote speech is delivered, while the country mourns the passing away of a heroine of our struggle and a stalwart, Mama [Mother] Albertina Sisulu. Mama [Mother] Sisulu strove for a South Africa that is just, nonracial, nonsexist and democratic. She wanted our people to lead a better life, and her contribution to our society is immeasurable. This Budget Vote is dedicated to the fruitful life she lived and shared with all of us. May her soul rest in peace!