Minister, as you say, you will be there for six months; it means that people will be expecting you again to go and give them food parcels. What is happening with this abuse of state resources is not sustainable, particularly the inappropriate use of the SA Social Security Agency, Sassa, officials for elections. It's not appropriate. The ANC should earn their votes through hard work and delivery of services. Be warned, Minister, the poor are not stupid. Ask your ANC Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, what happened on Monday when he flew to ward 26.
During your meeting with the provincial leadership of North West, you learnt that over 19 000 children suffer from malnutrition and there are over 17 000 child-headed households in Tlokwe, but Minister, you still continue to abuse the poor and give people food parcels just before elections.
My question is: Will the Minister recommend to the premier to fire the MEC for Social Development in North West for underperforming and only issuing social relief to the poor five days before the nine crucial elections in Tlokwe? [Applause.]