Hon Speaker, Cope raised a number of issues that were of concern to us. We are happy that the Minister has responded to some of the issues and acknowledged the challenges raised by Cope.
We therefore would like to take this opportunity to express our support for the budget. We hope that the Minister will address the following: the lack of accountability by the department to the parliamentary portfolio committee; the noncompliance with rules and regulations relating to procurement procedures; and the review of section 79 of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998. The Minister will receive full support from Cope and we hope that the Minister will be able to turn the department around. Enkosi kakhulu. [Thank you very much.][Applause.]