Madam Speaker, the UCDP agrees that this is a new department. Important worrying factors that need attention and need to be dealt with head-on include the strikes and conditions of municipalities. Why are we losing focus on that? Their main aim is services to the community, not these continuing strikes happening in our country.
Address the land demarcations, hon Minister. People should not be in suspense, not knowing which province they belong to. Secondly, traditional leaders should be respected, and working with them in harmony is of vital importance.
Madam Speaker ...
... Kgosi e a tsalwa ga e tlhongwe fela. [... Kings are not only enthroned; they are born.]
Let's see to it that our department and government are not seen as interfering with this matter. Our traditional leaders should also be co- operative in these discussions for the sake of rural improvement and a better life for our people.
Money allocated to the department should be monitored and channelled to the right sources. Let's bring down the bad reports we get from municipalities about corruption and nepotism, just to name a few things in our department. With these things brought to your attention, the UCDP accepts the budget. Thank you. [Applause.]