I do not think the governing party is an inappropriate vehicle to transform this country; in fact, the governing party is the one that is transforming this country and has done a great deal. [Applause.] Over the past 25 years, everyone admits that we have seen a great improvement in the lives of our people. [Applause.]
That has happened whether you like it or not, whether you agree or do not agree, the people who vote, the voters in this country have always invested their hope and their
trust in the governing party. [Applause.] That, hon Shivambu, is the real litmus test because if the voting people of our country ever had this notion you are talking about they would have voted, possibly, for you. [Laughter.]
Now, the fact that they have continued for the past 25 years to vote for this party which you say is an inappropriate vehicle means that they know precisely what they are investing their confidence in. Now, that is not to say, hon Shivambu, our country is not facing huge challenges and all the issues you have cited are correct, I will grant you that.
We need to generate growth in our economy and I thought you would also touch on the need to change the structure of our economy; you didn't touch on it and I will say it on your behalf. We need to change the structure of our economy because our economy from the get-go, for over 300 years, has been an economy that has just been constructed and structured in a way where it benefitted or looked after the interest of a minority.
The majority of our people were never ... [Interjections.]
AN HON MEMBER: White people!