Madam Speaker, it is prudent to say that we are a shareholder in a number of multilateral institutions and this ensures that South Africa plays its rightful place on the continent and the world over.
Before I conclude, my thanks to the President of the Republic for his leadership, foresight and a greater sense of interest in the budget process. [Applause.] The fact that you allocated so much time to work with us Mr President, is highly appreciated. But you go too much into detail. [Laughter.] But it's fine, it's okay, we can cope with that. A word of appreciation goes to the Director-General National Treasury, Dondo Mogajane, and his team of young dedicated people who are really genuine good civil servants. The Deputy Minister of Finance, who always makes sure that I am kept busy and on my toes. Their good humour and determination have got us through a difficult Budget.
Special thanks to Acting SARS Commissioner and the team at SARS for the sterling work that they are doing, we really appreciate it. The 10th Governor of the South African Reserve Bank for his support and collegiality. The colleagues in the Cabinet, who I find to be amongst the warmest people to work with, I thank you for that. The Minister's Committee on the Budget, I thank you for walking this mile with us.
Let's go back to the good book: Even though we walk through the darkest valley, we will fear no evil, for you are with us; your rod and your staff, they comfort us."
Madam Speaker, we have outlined what our objectives are in this address, we have submitted the necessary documentation that needs to be submitted and the Budget plants a seed for renewal and growth. It is all of our duty to tend the seed and see that it grows strongly, tall and fruitful. It is a Budget for the future.
This being the case, for ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Thank you very much. [Applause.]