Deputy Chairperson, hon Minister the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, the Department of Justice and Correctional Services and the Department of Defence are the third worse performers when it comes to the payment of small, medium
and micro enterprises. Wouldn't' you say that Minister Sisulu, Masutha and Ncakula should be held accountable as well because late payments are costing our small businesses a lot and ultimately the buck stops with ministers, not with the officials per se? As political leaders we should hold them to account, so that we can ensure that our small businesses are paid on time, so that they can create jobs to create a sustainable economy. Thank you.