Deputy Speaker, the Constitution of the Republic requires that all spheres of government work together and participate in the development of programmes to redress poverty, underdevelopment, marginalisation of people and communities, and the legacies of apartheid and discrimination. The implementation of the strategic agenda of government and national priorities require an effective national government, as well as a smooth functioning and careful synchronisation of the three spheres of government.
The government's strategic agenda is derived from the electoral mandate of the ruling party. It is the implementation and achievement of this strategic agenda which then forms the substance and focus of the Presidency. The Presidency has to ensure that the President is able to exercise both his executive and head of state authority and plays a key role in the achievement of the above. This equally informs the President's mandate.
The Presidency exists to "ensure that the President is able to execute his or her constitutional obligation to promote unity and to do that which will enhance the Republic". The President's state of the nation address of 2010 adopted 12 strategic outcomes and measurable outputs. This marked a milestone in the process to improve government performance and a focus on delivery. The ANC believes that the Presidency has delivered on its mandate and therefore supports Budget Vote No 1: The Presidency.
But, with due respect, hon Meshoe, you said that even the Cte d'Ivoire situation was resolved. So you are telling the public about preconceived ideas that you are not able to change, even if facts are placed before you. [Interjections.] Hon Trollip is criticising the Presidency, but he is using the wrong motivation. So it's as if he has not said anything on the matter under discussion. [Time expired.] [Applause.]