Deputy Chairperson, let me respond to the hon Watty. Regarding the issue of the allegations that are made by the leader of the DA that alleged ANC members told people to cut water, I would request the DA as a party to bring forward the people whom it alleges presented that information to the team led by Mr Mokoena. We want to check the veracity and truthfulness of these allegations. We want to get to the bottom of them. Therefore, we don't want to prejudge this from our side.
But when I went there personally, I saw things that were shocking to me. If you are challenging the validity of what I saw, you are welcome. There is a team that has been put in place, and it is investigating. Present evidence in front of it. It's not about papers; it's about people who must present evidence. On the basis of evidence, this team will be able to make recommendations to me.
However, what we must be careful of, Watty, is to be involved in petty politics on issues of service delivery. We must rise above those because we have a responsibility to improve the quality of lives of our people. That's what I would say. You will know about the report once it is finalised. It will be presented to you, and I think we will take it from there.
However, what has come across very clearly is the issue that the credit control policy in South Africa is not in place in all municipalities. It's not only the credit control policy, but the policy on the indigent is also not applicable. I say this because some of the people who had their water supply cut are disabled; some of them rely on grants; and some of them are old people who don't have any income. Clearly, there are challenges in that regard. Therefore, we are saying that this matter of Mitchells Plain has exposed the fact that policy changes have to be effected. We must ensure that South Africans get the best because they deserve the best. Thank you very much.