House Chair, in line with the ANC manifesto and government's decision to make education an Apex Priority, Gauteng welcomes the decisive and bold step the Cabinet took by intervening in the Eastern Cape education department in its endeavour to build capacity and strengthen the Education department. The President in his state of the nation address stated that:
We have directed the Special Investigating Unit to probe alleged maladministration or corruption in various government departments, municipalities and institutions. While not prejudging the investigations, they prove our resolve to combat corruption at all levels of government and Public Service.
So, this intervention is one of the many that will happen to prove that the ANC-led government is serious about strengthening co-operative governance within the three spheres of government in any province, including this one. Without fear or favour, Gauteng supports the statement. I thank you. [Applause.]