Hon Speaker, the DA is fundamentally opposed to President Jacob Zuma's decision not to relaunch the investigation into the Iraq oil-for-food scandal and to keep the full findings of the initial investigation into this matter concealed from the public. Despite regular protestations that his government is tough on corruption, the President's handling of this matter is indicative of the ANC's attitude towards executive misconduct and best democratic practice.
It has been four years since the original Oilgate investigation. The Donen commission was established, and yet two successive ANC administrations have failed to take any decisive action against a single individual. This is a matter of public importance. South Africans have the right to know the truth. The alleged involvement of top ANC officials, including the President, means that the full details of yet another instance of power abuse and gross misconduct by the ANC government will, in all likelihood, be hidden indefinitely from public scrutiny.
The DA wishes to reiterate its call for the full report of the Donen commission to be made public and for a new commission of investigation, with the power of subpoena, to be launched into this scandal. The decision not to further investigate the oil-for-food debacle has been made in the interests of the ANC and not in the interests of the public. The DA will use every available mechanism to oppose it. Thank you. [Applause.]