Chairperson, thank you very much. We stand here as the ANC to support Vote No 6 and we are happy that Cope has realised that they have to be part of this support. The Department of Public Works has made tremendous progress in addressing the key priorities of government and much more needs to be done.
We are satisfied that the internal capacity has improved drastically in the department, and therefore the issues that were raised by the Auditor- General are being addressed as well. The implementation of our actual programme, the Expanded Public Works Programme, has all the ingredients for success and needs to be accelerated. Outstanding matters in the built environment also need serious engagement; this includes the registration and grading of contractors, specially emerging contractors; proper accreditation and experiential training for professionals, particularly in the engineering discipline; plus proper certification of building materials for good quality control. So the resources that have been allocated for public works will take us a long way in achieving all the issues that have been raised in the previous engagements. The ANC supports this Budget Vote, thank you very much.
Vote agreed to.
Vote No 7 - Women, Children and People with Disabilities - put.
Declarations of vote: