President Zuma's tenure has thus far been marked by the determination and commitment of the ANC-led government to push back the frontiers of poverty in urban as well as in rural areas. Among other interventions, government has been ensuring a safety cushion for the poor by bringing social grant increases forward.
Despite taking over leadership during a very serious economic recession internationally, President Zuma has given leadership which has resulted in sound management of the economy internally - all parties have spoken to that in the past - and better use of national resources with the economy destined for growth. Mindful of the fact that much still needs to be done, we have set ourselves key priority targets to reach by the end of the second decade of freedom. Together, we can do more. Thank you. [Applause.]