The fact of the matter is that the hon Kohler-Barnard is also misleading the House when she talks about the contingency funds. She knows that they are not being put aside. We were in the same committee that took Sita to task for not having contingency funds to deal with the building issue. We were in the same committee. Government departments are supposed to do that, and a department like the Police more so than any other department in the country. She prefers to sensationalise the issue. [Interjections.]
Oh yes! Thanks for reminding me; thank you very much. It is really not necessary for hon Kohler-Barnard to get involved in the ANC's appointments. It is really not for her to get involved. In fact, it is embarrassing to me that she does that.
Those police officials within the SAPS that make a difference to the quality of our lives do so because it is their calling. It is not just a job for them. [Applause.]
I would like to take a moment to salute every man and woman in blue to whom this is not just a job, those who put their lives on the line on a daily basis, and who are willing to take a bullet for each of us. My call to those police officers to whom this is a calling is to take ownership of the SA Police Service, to rid themselves of the few bad apples and to wear the uniform with the pride that it deserves. [Applause.] The ANC supports this budget. I thank you. [Applause.]