Chairperson, you see, that is the problem with the DA: When they are supposed to appear, they disappear! [Laughter.] [Interjections.] We are grateful for the Minister's response. In theory, much of what the Minister says is right and fine, but the reality and the practicalities at local government level tell us something different.
Regarding the principle of appointments, one of the challenges that the councils experience is a lack of regulation from the department regarding the credentials of the appointees in terms of sections 56 and 57. This was so until recently - about three weeks ago. My question to the Minister is: Have the regulations that are supposed to guide the councils in regard to the qualifications and credentials of section 56 and 57 appointments been gazetted by the department?