Thank very much, hon Speaker. As South Africa, we are really not unduly concerned that some of the SADC member countries have signed agreements with the European Union. What really is of concern to us is the type and amount of pressure that is being applied to get them to accede to such agreements.
As a response, the Southern African Customs Union, Sacu, is having a strategy session later this month to look at the issue so that we do not weaken the region by signing agreements that will undermine the integrity of the region. Thank you.