In its 15 years of existence, the GCIS has managed to reach millions of South Africans through different platforms which include publications, news media, radio, television and izimbizo. We are presenting this Budget Vote on the eve of the celebration of our 20 years of freedom. In this regard, the GCIS will mobilise society and the country at large towards taking stock and celebrating what we have achieved as a nation in these 20 years. Government will also recount what this democratic government has done and continues to do to improve the lives of all South Africans. Through the GCIS, the country should recount the gains it has made, as confirmed by the results of the Census 2011 and government's own monitoring, that a lot has been done and life in our country is changing for the better.