The ANC rises to support the Budget Vote. In its 2009 election manifesto, the ANC identified the creation of decent work opportunities and sustainable livelihoods as one of the five strategic development priority areas for the next five years and resolved that these priorities would be tackled with all the means at our disposal: the resources of government, the vision of the Freedom Charter, and the energy and commitment of our people. The draft National Development Plan identified several key objectives, which include, amongst other things, improving the functioning of the labour market, particularly to help young people access work. If we are to succeed in putting our economy on a more rapid and inclusive growth path to 2030, we need to effectively direct and manage the levers of change - levers that activate both public and private sector energies and capabilities.
With global unemployment at historically high levels, there has never been a greater need to put employment at the centre of economic and social policies. Even among those who work, the extent of poverty underscores the need for a far greater number of productive and decent jobs. The ANC supports the Budget Vote. [Applause.]
Division demanded.
The Council divided:
AYES - 33: Adams, F; Boroto, MG; Bloem, DV; Chaane, TE; de Beer, CJ; Dikgale, MC; Feldman, DB; Gamede, DD; Jacobs, MP; Mabe, BP; Mabija, L; Magadla, NW; Makhubela, MW; Makhunyane, T; Mashile, BL; Matila, AG; Mazosiwe, S; Mlenzana, Z; Mncube, BV; Mnguni, BA; Mofokeng, TMH; Mokgoro, GG; Montsitsi, SD; Nesi, B; Ntwanambi, ND; Nyambi, AJ; Nzimande, LPM; Qikani, AND; Rantho, DZ; Rasmeni, RN; Sibande, MP; Sinclair, KA; Tau, RJ.
NOES - 11: Abrahams, BL; Bekker, JM; de Villiers, MJR; Faber, WF; Groenewald, HB; Gunda, JJ; Joseph, D; Lees, RA; Manzini, VM; Van Lingen, EC; Worth, DA.
Vote accordingly agreed to (Democratic Alliance and Independent Democrats dissenting).
Vote No 19 - Social Development - put:
Declarations of vote: