Chairperson, the ACDP shares the view that while there has been great improvement in the department, there is still a long way to go. We've served on the portfolio committee for a number of years and we do see improvements, but we are concerned about long waiting times and long queues at the offices, fraud and corruption and, of course, the qualified audits. We look forward to a time when there will no longer be a qualified audit.
Clearly, this department is a crucial one. Considering last year's economic downturn and the many citizens who needed to access social welfare grants using their identity documents, the department plays a very important role.
Fraud and corruption is an issue that everyone has raised and it is a matter of great concern. The ACDP believes a big part of this is the late registration of births. The Minister raised that issue. The ACDP appreciates that many people live in rural areas far away from Home Affairs offices. However, late registration should ideally be limited to very exceptional cases, particularly after the first year of birth. We support the target that the department has set in this regard.
The ACDP also fully supports the attempts just elucidated by the Deputy Minister and involving the Film and Publication Board to combat adult and child pornography. We believe pornography is the theory, rape the practice. We must take further steps. All strength to you, Deputy Minister, with this legislation. Don't wait for the law commission, bring the legislation to Parliament. Let's have a look at it and see what we can do to assist you in that regard.
Regarding the Soccer World Cup, we are concerned about the trafficking issue. We would like you to give us a further indication on whether sufficient measures are in place to prevent the smuggling of vulnerable women and children into South Africa.
Chairperson, I see my time has expired, but from the ACDP's side we would like to congratulate the new director-general and thank all those dedicated and honest officials who, over the years, have been turning this department around. We support this Budget Vote. Thank you. [Applause.]