Deputy Speaker, I thank the hon member for the question. Hon member, yes, I must say that, particularly when it comes to the bargaining processes, there is maybe a lack of understanding of the fact that only those unions that are recognised in various companies are supposed to negotiate on behalf of the workers. With an understanding of what has been happening, particularly in Marikana, we have said that the unions who are among the signatories of the agreement should be the ones to take decisions on whether they have to reopen negotiations. Amcu, in particular, did understand what we told them, that we couldn't go beyond the Labour Relations Act. We had to adhere to that, and they agreed to this - they have to observe until such time that they have the required membership in those various companies. That's when they will be able participate in the negotiations and therefore ...
... Mhlonishwa angifuni ukuthi ngithathe izinto ezingekho emthethweni. Laba abathatha izinto ezingekho emthethweni ngiyafisa nje ukubatshela ukuthi ngelinye ilanga bayohlangana nezimbila zithutha ziholwa emhlophe phambili. Ngiyabonga. (Translation of isiZulu paragraph follows.)
[Hon member, I am not willing to consider anything contrary to the policies and procedures that we normally follow, and those who disregard them will regret it one day. Thank you.]
Intentions regarding measures to regulate the practice of moneylending
317. Ms J L Fubbs (ANC) asked the Minister of Trade and Industry:
(1) What measures does he intend to implement to regulate the current practice of moneylending that is impoverishing employed workers;
(2) whether he has found that there is a correlation between (a) wages that are not related to the cost of living, (b) unsecured lending and (c) labour unrest; if not, how was this conclusion reached; if so, what (i) impact does this have on the manufacturing sector and (ii) are the further relevant details?