Madam Chairperson, indeed South Africa must be commended for its organisational ability to host world-class events. The MF supports the Bill, particularly considering that we are staging the world's greatest event.
There have been tragedies at the football stadia in South Africa. It is therefore absolutely imperative to take precautionary measures.
There have been major tragedies in Gauteng, Europe and also in the UK. Such a Bill is necessary and, indeed, it is long overdue. It is very important that our state oversees the security of our sporting events in our stadia.
The MF would also like to commend the chairperson and the members of the portfolio committee for their sterling work in ensuring that the consultative processes have been adhered to. Indeed, sport does not see race or face. It helps immensely in bringing communities together.
I want to actually deal with the issue of the hon member from the ID, who said that Indians could not host. I think he was referring to India. Furthermore, it is not that they could not host, but it was purely an issue of security and policy fiasco. [Interjections.] The MF will support the Bill.