Hon Speaker, the ANC welcomes the results of the latest opinion poll by the TNS research survey, pointing to an increase in President Zuma's approval rating. [Interjections.] The independent survey conducted in seven metropolitan areas has shown his approval rating in Gauteng jumping from 47% to 57% - hon Dexter - in Soweto, from 50% to 70%; in East London, from 47% to 71%; Bloemfontein, from 48% to 65%; and Cape Town, from 23% to 24%.
Since taking over the reigns as President of the Republic, President Zuma has ensured government's implementation of ANC policy, particularly the key priorities set out in the ANC's election manifesto. [Interjections.]