Hon members, I am sure you want to hear the response. [Interjections.] Hon Minister, you may respond.
The MINISTER OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: In my former life, hon members, I was in this department and I know that there was an investigation that was commissioned on investing in culture and other projects. There were a number of ghost projects in that department. The investigations pointed out that a number of officials, both nationally and provincially, were involved. They were suspended, hearings were conducted, and they were dismissed.
There was a moratorium that was put in place to ensure that the money didn't go to those ghost projects, which moratorium was lifted early this year. Those projects that had applied and the new projects will receive funding going forward. The funds were stopped to ensure that we cleared up all the projects and made sure that the money would go to the rightful beneficiaries.
According to the investigations, there was money that was not used for the intended beneficiaries. Some of the money was used to buy cars, engines and furniture for project co-ordinators, and not spent on the ordinary rural women and communities that the money was intended for. After that has been cleared up, the money will go to the rightful owners. Thank you. [Applause.]