Over 4 000 organisations globally are fundraising to save the rhino, with only about 160 registered with the Department of Social Development. We have no idea how much of this money is actually spent on rhino-saving efforts. We ask that the department publicish a list of registered organisations so that the public can make informed choices when making donations.
Treasury needs to treasure our rhino and show us the money for the departments to implement the recommendations above.
"Fate rarely calls upon us at a time of our choosing." Will South Africa be able to address this crisis before it is too late? Will we conserve our shared heritage, our inheritance? These are questions our choices of today will answer.
We call for a review of this budget during the medium-term budget review. Ndiyabulela. [I thank you.]