Speaker, the ANC-led government has always strived to improve access to justice institutions for vulnerable and marginalised groups and to enhance participatory democracy. Therefore, we welcome the launch of the strengthening of civil society programme. This programme is designed to assist South Africa's vulnerable citizens, with the financial support of the European Union.
Government has already increased social spending to uplift the poor, and the newly launched programme will assist with reaching many more South Africans. The targeted communities and beneficiaries include women and children, rural and urban poor communities, farmworkers, child-headed households and refugees and asylumseekers.
The ANC commends the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for its commitment to improving access to justice for all our people.
Ngiyabonga Somlomo. [Thank you, Speaker.] [Applause.]