Hon House Chairperson, the DA wants to put on record its objection to this Budget Vote as it has a history of broken promises. This budget will not achieve the significant transformation needed of the Public Service to turn it into the effective service-delivery organization, as required by the National Development Plan.
The Public Service Commission annually reports on the deteriorating state of our Public Service, but it is toothless and unable to stop cadre deployment or enforce adherence to the regulations dealing with disputes, corruption and other labour issues. This budget will not allow for the much- needed lifestyle audits of a significant number of Public Service employees. The so-called fight against corruption has therefore never proceeded beyond a mere feeble whimper.
Die voorgenome oordrag van die wanfunksionerende Staatsinligting-tegnologie Agentskap, Sita, na die Minister van Pos- en Telekommunikasiedienste, gaan niks doen om hierdie instelling, wat dikwels 'n struikelblok vir dienslewering is, te stabiliseer nie. (Translation of Afrikaans paragraph follows.)
[The intended transfer of the dysfunctional State Information Technology Agency, Sita, to the Minister of Postal and Communication Services will achieve nothing as far as stabilising this institution is concerned, which often is a stumbling block when it comes to service delivery.]
The DA cannot support a budget that will fail to create the environment needed to grow the economy and create much-needed jobs. I thank you.