Hon Speaker, in its election manifesto, the ANC identified five priorities for this term of office. One of them was to reduce crime. With regard to the efforts of the South African Police Service, SAPS, to fight crime, we were saddened by the statistics of our brave men and women in blue who are killed during their line of duty.
We will never forget our heroes and heroines who have dedicated their lives to the new struggle for a crime-free South Africa. We would like to congratulate the SAPS for successfully establishing the SA Police Service Education Trust aimed at supporting the educational needs of the children of police members who died in the line of duty. This is indeed a fulfilment of a promise made during the 2010 commemoration ceremony. The ANC has delivered on its promises.
This trust will ensure that we address one of the priorities of our ANC-led government - education. We encourage the recipients of these bursaries to do us proud by excelling in their studies and being responsible learners and students. The ANC congratulates all the recipients of these bursaries. Thank you. [Applause.]