Hon Minister, Deputy Minister and MECs present, there is a subject for debate which is on Africa Day. Yours is finished, but if you feel like being part of the House, you are welcome. If you have some other business to attend to, you are also welcome to go and attend to that business.
Hon members, may I take the opportunity to welcome the hon Deputy Minister S van der Merwe, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Co- operation, who will then introduce the subject matter for discussion. You are welcome, Deputy Minister. [Applause.]