Chairperson, the APC supports this Budget Vote. [Applause.] We do note that the department is experiencing and going through serious difficulties, especially in terms of rebuilding and strengthening its internal control systems, because it is these breakdowns that have led to the lack of accountability and proper management of public funds, which the Auditor-General has spoken to in a series of reports.
We, however, have noted that the Minister and his deputy, as well as the director-general, are seized with the matter and have shown a commitment and a willingness to tackle head-on the challenges that are facing the department. I think what we in this Parliament can do, is to encourage and support them to ensure that the department is cleaned up. Thank you. [Applause.]