Chairperson, Cope welcomes the decision by the SABC Board to withdraw the appointment of Mr Phil Molefe, who is a known sympathiser of the ANC. We, therefore, congratulate the SABC Board for taking this bold step.
Not enough has been done to champion broadband access to the people of South Africa. Hon Minister, we insist that your department take up this matter very seriously, so that all of our people can have access to the knowledge highway. This is vital in pursuing a people-centred and development-oriented paradigm. We must empower the people to empower themselves. This department should create a new infrastructure highway. Cope would want to urge the Minister to make a move in this regard. Cope will not support this Vote. Thank you.