Chairperson, the answer to the latter part of the question is yes. But, hon members, I think it might be important for us to look at these particular cases. We have cases where former Members of Parliament did not return, but left their children in the houses. How do we as a Department of Public Works evict school-going children when there is no adult in that house?
This is a serious issue and therefore the department did give an extension. As I said, the state attorney is now dealing with these cases. I think we should leave it to that process.
Steps taken to implement ISRDP programme and to eradicate poverty in rural areas
81. Mrs D G Nhlengethwa (ANC) asked the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform:
(1) Whether his department has taken any steps to implement the Integrated Sustainable Rural Development Programme (ISRDP); if not, why not; if so, what steps;
(2) whether he has taken any steps to co-operate with other government departments to eradicate poverty in rural areas, particularly traditional communities; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what steps?