Since the year before last we have already been busy with the municipalities. The hon Nene referred to this. He is of the opinion that what we give municipalities might not be adequate, but this should be a test for us. We said, in co-operation with municipalities, that we would give back what we have taken away, and we shall continuously test whether there is a possibility of a new tax for local governments. We shall test it, and this legislation will be the framework for this testing.]
So, I have no fear about the way in which we deal with these issues going forward. But let me express our appreciation and it's very necessary that we understand the interrelated nature of the different spheres of government.
Let me say to the hon Bekker: If you keep shooting randomly, hopefully, one of your little pellets will reach a target some day. Thank you. [Applause.]
Debate concluded.
Bill read a second time.