People have done well there. We need them to go and do the same in other provinces. Why is it that there is progress only in the Western Cape and in Gauteng? [Interjections.]
Government departments cannot sit back and do nothing while people get sick and die from preventable illnesses because of contaminated water, as happened in the North West. The DA will continue to put as much pressure as possible on both the national and provincial departments to ensure that there is urgent action.
Far too many South Africans have lost their confidence in this department and we urgently appeal to the Minister to take this to heart and present this House with a comprehensive strategy to mitigate our risks of consuming contaminated water and to secure our water source for generations to come. I thank you. [Applause.]