Chairperson, our membership of Brics is an added boost to our potential for growing the South African economy. It is not either this or that. We would not, by joining Bric, therefore discard other trade partners. The reality, however, is that European countries have very limited growth areas or investment outlets. They themselves are taking the savings of their people outside, because there are better possibilities for higher returns outside of their own boundaries. That is why we have to continue with the African agenda.
It is only logical that we must grow together with the continent of Africa. It is only logical that we must see ourselves as an African country which can offer better technology and a working banking system. Therefore, this should not be seen as either this or that, but rather that it will only expand potential investment outlets and also the horizons of our growth potential. Thank you.
Steps taken by government to ensure fulfilment of obligations by President Mugabe and Zanu-PF ito agreement with MDC and results of such steps
3. Mr R A Lees (DA) asked the Deputy President:
(1) Whether the government has taken any steps to ensure that President Robert Mugabe and the Zanu-PF fulfil their obligations as contained in their agreement with the Movement for Democratic Change and other political parties; if not, why not; if so, what are the details of such steps;
(2) whether such steps have resulted in President Robert Mugabe and his party fulfilling their obligations; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?