Madam Deputy Speaker, as South Africa is preparing for the Soccer World Cup that will take place next year, it is of the utmost importance that we are prepared at all levels.
Last summer, we experienced a serious outbreak of cholera in this country. It is now time to prepare and make sure that we do not have the same intensive outbreak this coming season. Therefore, we urge the necessary departments timeously to engage with our neighbouring countries to make sure that they are taking the necessary precautions to prevent another outbreak.
It is also important that the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs starts preparing for the testing of all rivers flowing into the Kruger National Park to make sure that these rivers remain cholera-free. Any negligence and poor planning will create an opportunity for visiting journalists to send bad-news stories from South Africa that will harm South Africa's image as a sport tourist destination weeks before the kick-off of the Soccer World Cup. [Applause.]