UKhongolose uyaluxhasa uHlahlo-Lwabiwo mali ngezandla ezingenamkhinkqi. [The ANC supports the budget unreservedly.]
We strongly believe that the budget promotes comprehensive and sustainable human settlements as per the Breaking New Ground strategy requirements that have been adopted by this House, as well as the ANC's manifesto and the conference resolutions.
There is no doubt that the budget is expansionary. A significant increase has been observed and the increase continues to support the ANC's objectives and priorities in an effort to improve the lives of the people of this country.
The ANC is committed to the acceleration of the housing delivery strategy, and that includes the restoration of the human dignity of our people on which a strong emphasis has been illustrated in the MTEF. [Interjections.]
We are convinced that the resources allocated to Vote No 26 will enable the delivery of houses as expected in line with the Constitution and the Freedom Charter. Issues of quality and corruption have been with us extensively in the committee. We are proud to indicate that progress has been made and the effort to root out corruption in housing is commendable.
However, the committee expresses its commitment to playing its vital role and monitoring adherence to the policy and legislation. We are very confident about the issue of hostels, because the Minister has committed himself to look at the Community Residential Units, CRU, programme and if need be it will be reviewed. Thank you very much. [Applause.]