Chairperson, I would like to inform the hon Mntwana that we were not aware of the issue of the lack of refreshments for traditional leaders.
I think the hon Mntwana will recall that we are trying to build capacity. We will be launching a department that will deal with traditional leadership so that we have the capacity to know what is happening in every province and to co-ordinate in every area. In that way, at any given time, there can be uniformity in relation to systems and the way things are done.
We would be happy to follow up on the issue of refreshments that Baba Shenge has raised, so that they are provided. In all municipalities people are offered refreshments when they gather. We don't think there should be a difference when it comes to traditional leaders. Thank you. [Applause.]
Particulars regarding rating system on one-page report card system for Cabinet Ministers
65. The Leader of the Opposition (DA) asked the Minister in the Presidency - Performance Monitoring and Evaluation and Administration:
(1) Whether, with reference to his speech on the Budget Vote for the Presidency (details furnished), (a) there will be a rating system on the one-page report card system for Cabinet Ministers and (b) how will Ministers' performance be measured on the report card; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;
(2) whether there will be any consequences if a Minister fails the rating system; if not, why not; if so, (a) what consequences and (b) how many times may a Minister fail this rating system before the consequences are enacted;
(3) whether the (a) results of these one-page report cards or (b) general outcomes or findings of each report-back session will be made public; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case? NO1279E