However, Deputy Minister, I think what is important is this. You need to understand that you are not judged by what you do; you are judged by what you don't do. So, what you don't do might be a small percentage but it overrides all the good work that you do. You've heard this. Deputy Minister, I think what should happen is that when you report after the next quarter, what we'd like you tell us is the following. Firstly, that you have dealt with this underspending. Let me tell you that underspending has two aspects to it. You rather underspend than overspend or spend for the sake of spending. Now, the emphasis seems to be that you did not spend the money. However, had you spent the money and you did not spend it appropriately, you would still have been found wanting. So, I think what is very important is this. You need to ensure ... and we heard earlier on in the Standing Committee on Appropriations that while we want to reduce expenditure, we still want to maintain the same standards, which means that all officials and employees need to up their game. Now, that's not an easy task. That's why you need to deal with consequence management if people are not able to perform optimally. I think that's the problem.
You need to look at the issue of whether the skills shortage in this country and the curricula that technical vocational education and training, TVET, colleges are providing speak to each other. I think it's very important that you need to look at that. You need to look at the issue ... and many people have complained about safety and security. Of course, when you are the ruling party it is understandable that they expect you to do it all. I mean it's expected; I mean unfortunately. Yet, some others who might be in control in different parts of the country cannot do as good as they say they can do. Now, they forget these things.
However, I think what is very, very important is this. Your infrastructure ... underspending is a matter that needs serious attention. Okay? [Interjections.] Don't let the EFF run because they give everything for nothing. Okay?
Let me just say this to you. My concern is with the issue of policy planning and strategy. That is where you really ...