Deputy Speaker, I'm sure I have this one right this time around! [Laughter.] We need to ensure that life is valued again. In the recent past, life has become cheap. People are being killed left, right and centre for no apparent reason. It is the judiciary's responsibility to uphold the law and to make certain that we can again be proud of what we have achieved.
In assisting the judiciary in performing their important task, we need to ensure that it's independent. This is of the utmost importance because it would seem as if one can get away with anything these days if one is well- connected.
We hope that the new proposed Bills will go a long way in ensuring the independence of the judiciary, but only time will tell. There is still a big problem with access to the courts of our country. Ordinary South Africans are finding it hard to get justice.
What is happening at the NPA is cause for grave discomfort. Cope will support this Vote. Thank you.