Mr Speaker and hon Minister, there are many aspects in the ANC's policies that we generally do not agree with. However, to tell the truth, there are also instances of agreement. One of those is the important agreement on the eradication of poverty in South Africa. Poverty is a scourge that robs people of their dignity and their rights to exercise choice with regard to their future. What we differ on, however, are the methodologies to achieve the desired future. Your methodology is encapsulated in the term ``transformation'' and ours in ``self- determination''. As your budget allocation is the energy source of all government policy implementation, it is apt to properly analyse whether the ANC's very own actions are aligned to their stated policy.
Volgens die ANC is transformasie die snellerwoord wat aan die ontwikkelingstaat effek moet gee. Hierdie tipe staat moet tipies getrou bly aan die betekenis van die woord "self". Ontwikkeling beteken vooruitgang deur middel van groei. Daar moet dus bygevoeg word tot die oorspronklike betekenis dat in 'n Suid-Afrikaanse konteks beteken dit ekonomiese groei met gepaardgaande werkskepping vir almal. (Translation of Afrikaans paragraph follows.)
[According to the ANC, transformation is the trigger word that has to give effect to the developing state. This type of state typically has to stay true to the meaning of the word "self". Development means prosperity through growth. However, in the South African context we should expand on this so that it means economic growth with concomitant job creation for all.]
However, if we have regard to the unfolding reality in which we find ourselves, we are faced with an end result of sluggish growth and inadequate job creation. The fiscus is also feeling the strain of an increasing expense bill versus income. Transformasie skep vir ons groot probleme, maar die kodewoord is eintlik sosialisme. Dit is as't ware die prisma waardeur ontwikkeling beskou word en is dus eintlik 'n verwringing van ware ontwikkeling. (Translation of Afrikaans paragraph follows.)
[Transformation is creating big problems for us, but the code word in this regard is in fact socialism. It is, in essence, the prism through which development is considered, and consequently it is actually a distortion of real development.]
Minister, in this way, doublespeak is used to paint a picture of true growth. We can call this the developmental deficit and it filters throughout society by way of George Orwell's doublespeak.
Let me explain. The baseline of growth should be policies that grow the economy in a sustainable manner that creates jobs. Yet the policies implemented are deviating from the baseline by redistributing the existing economy to a few privileged ones. So, for the ANC, development actually means transformation which, in turn, means redistribution without growth by way of the instruments of affirmative action and black economic empowerment. It merely redistributes existing jobs and businesses. An inclusive economy, a word that the ANC uses much, actually means inclusive for the majority and exclusive for the minority. Doublespeak is thus a method to pull the wool over our eyes.
Die nuwe onteieningswetsontwerp is natuurlik ontwerp om eiendomsreg van minderhede te ontneem ten einde die gebrek aan groei te verbloem. Hulle moet gestraf word vir hul sukses. Miskien is dit onbedoeld, miskien nie. Tog kan ons aan die Minister s dat indien hulle wel erns het met die uitwissing van armoede kan hulle gerus met ons kom gesels, want daar is wyses waarop ware ontwikkeling kan plaasvind wat werklik inklusief is en wat nie daarop gerig is om minderhede te vervreem nie. Dit is gebou op selfbeskikking van gemeenskappe, selftrots, waardigheid, en goeie buurmanskap - iets wat verlore gegaan het in die nuwe Suid-Afrika. Die alternatief is groeiende polarisasie. Dankie, Speaker. (Translation of Afrikaans paragraph follows.)
[The new Expropriation Bill has been designed, of course, to strip minority groups of their property rights in order to mask the lack of growth. They have to be punished for their success. Perhaps it is unintended, perhaps not. However, we can still say to the Minister that if they are indeed serious about eliminating poverty, they are welcome to come and speak to us about ways in which development can take place that are truly inclusive and not aimed at alienating minority groups. It is based on the self- determination of communities, self-pride, dignity and good neighbourliness - something that disappeared in the new South Africa. The alternative is increasing polarisation. Thank you, Speaker.]