Yes, Minister Sisulu, in Khayelitsha. Yes. [Interjections.]
The DA offers an energising theme of government: a belief in the ability of people, helped, but not dictated to by the state, to create a strong society.
The clear blue water between the DA and the ANC is that the Western Cape government's mission is to develop policies and practices that strengthen the Constitution. This is in contrast with the President's words and actions, which devalue and denude the Constitution.
When the DA was elected into office in the same election as the President in 2009, we spelled out our vision for the province in a series of clear mandates. They were: to increase economic empowerment; reduce poverty; promote rural development; provide efficient and effective infrastructure; build sustainable human settlements; improve efficiency and effectiveness in health, education, wellbeing and safety; and provide an effective and integrated public transport system.
Every public servant in the Western Cape was left in no doubt about our determination. How do we know that? [Interjections.] Because measurable progress has been made in every single mandate. [Applause.] From improved matric results, to more jobs, to better housing, to safer roads and decent health care, the DA government has delivered on its promises.
The DA in government says no matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you deserve a fair chance to live a life you value. [Interjections.] In the end, it all comes down to leadership. A true leader has the ability to inspire his or her party. The President simply follows his.
The DA is marching on, because people want to live a better life, not just receive more empty ANC promises and corrupt ANC government. We are marching towards government because we exercise power on behalf of voters, and we never let power use us. The ANC government, however, has left the people behind.