Chairperson, thousands of learners around the country have already begun writing their matriculation examinations. The IFP did wish them well during the sitting of this House last week. We, at the IFP, are therefore dismayed to learn that the SA Democratic Teachers' Union, Sadtu, in KwaZulu-Natal is threatening to disrupt these important examinations by going on strike.
However, whilst we empathise with all the educators over the delay of payment of what is rightly due to them as contained in the Occupation Specific Dispensation, OSD, agreements, we think that Sadtu is out of order. The IFP urges them not to disrupt schooling at such an important time in the lives of our children. I thank you. [Applause.]