Chair, hon Minister and Deputy Minister, in the Budget debate, Cope raised some concerns. We are happy that the hon Minister did respond to most of them. Cope supports the budget.
We appeal to the hon Minister to consider our concerns during the implementation of programmes. We have the following concerns, amongst other things: information dissemination; monitoring and evaluation; national development agencies; project funding to benefit more projects; and staffing. Having highlighted the concerns, we emphasise the following: no nepotism, fraud and corruption; and bursaries for the needy, poor and vulnerable.
The investigation unit should continue with their task. Thank you. [Applause.]