Deputy Speaker, I am sure the hon member is aware that the issue he has raised is a global phenomenon, affected by the global economic downturn that has not been favourable for anybody. That issue has been discussed at very high levels. It was the topic of discussion during the recent UN International HIV Conference in Washington. Because South Africa is mostly affected by the American funder, President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief, Pepfar, the Deputy President Mr Kgalema Motlanthe held several meetings during that conference with US senators who are responsible for these programmes.
Recently, when US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited here, this issue was discussed with them. There is a programme we are setting in motion to try and alleviate the effects of this withdrawal by many international donors. The matter is also being discussed within Sanac. We do have programmes that we are trying to put in place, but unfortunately, I will not have the time to explain the details. All in all, however, we believe that the many NGOs who help in the work of HIV/Aids should not be negatively affected.
One of the results of the discussions with US senators by the Deputy President is that for the next three years, at least, nothing will change; things will actually stay the same, giving us a chance to recover. Thank you.