Minister, I presume you would agree with me that improving the financial management of municipalities is a key objective of this government and of the turnaround strategy of all municipalities. In that regard, improving the capability of councillors to exercise their oversight function is a central issue. My question to you is this: Firstly, are you, as the Minister, personally satisfied that what has been achieved to date since the establishment of your municipal turnaround strategy is in fact satisfactory progress? If you are satisfied, on what basis are you satisfied? I see things going down a lot more than up.
Secondly, you did mention that you were actively monitoring the establishment of these audit committees but you did not tell us how many have been established. Would you please tell us how many have been established?