Minister, firstly, is there an audit available on people with disabilities in all sectors or departments and not just an assessment of the overall picture? Secondly, what is the position of your department on advertisements so that different departments can include in their advertisements that persons with disabilities can also apply?
The MINISTER OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Chairperson, I have alluded to the overall picture, even though I may not have gone into detail. In terms of the audit, for instance, the overall picture is that we are not doing well; you can go to any sector, including civil society. We have not made headway with respect to people with disabilities. That's my response in brief to the question that has been raised by the hon member. Thank you.
Discussions with Setas in respect of training people with disabilities and youth for employment in the Public Service
49. Ms A N D Qikani (ANC) asked the Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities:
Whether since taking office she has had discussions with any Sector Education and Training Authorities (Setas) in respect of training people with disabilities and the youth to equip them for employment in the Public Service; if not, why not; if so, (a) what Setas are currently involved in such an initiative and (b) what is the total number of (i) people with disabilities and (ii) the youth who (aa) are currently identified for placement in the Public Service and (bb) were placed in the Public Service thus far?