Chairperson, 17 years of our young democracy still leaves us short of a sound developmental sports plan. The Minister's predecessors have failed this department.
Of course, Minister Mbalula, your hard work is reflected by sport and the platform created by yourself to discuss and adopt a sports plan. It is a sign that you care passionately about what happens with regard to school sports.
It also speaks volumes regarding your enthusiasm that Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation elected a chairperson only today, having been without one for nine months. Added to this is the cancellation of oversight visits in regard to school sports earlier this year. You have broken the yoke when it comes to mass participation. There is a need for Members of Parliament to do oversight in this regard, as this issue is of importance to you. You are accountable to Parliament. This is indeed a tall order and we cannot engage with you on serious matters simply because you never attend.