In conclusion, I also want to reiterate what has been said by many colleagues, namely that we will endeavour as best we can so that by the time you come here next year we will have gone a long way in improving the financial fortunes of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
With regard to the issue of the Chief Master, Mr Lester Basson, has not been acting in that position for four years; he's been in that acting capacity for 15 months. I want to announce that we have appointed a Chief Master. So we are going through the Cabinet process because all positions of deputy director-general and director-general have to be approved by Cabinet. I am sure you will be very happy when you hear who we have appointed the Chief Master of the Republic of South Africa.
With regard to the maintenance of courts, sometimes our role in Justice and Constitutional Development is confused with that of the Department of Public Works. Maintenance is the responsibility of the Department of Public Works. We are a client.
On the issue of default judgments, happily the Acting Judge President is here. I will, however, enquire about the issue of default judgments. With regard to the person not named by the hon Schfer, my information is that those guards were not allowed into the courtroom, and we know what the judge on the Bench at that time ruled on this particular matter.
With those words I would like to express appreciation for the comments that have been made by colleagues and their support for this Budget Vote, so that we can bring about access to justice for all the people of South Africa. Thank you. [Applause.]
Debate concluded.