Mr Speaker, over the past decade the departure of numerous less than competent CEOs from failing South African parastatals has cost the South African taxpayer at least R262 million. The government continues to implement its policy of cadre deployment in state- owned enterprises, despite the fact that this policy has been identified as negatively affecting service delivery at local government levels.
In this regard, a report from the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs says, and I quote: The lack of values, principles or ethics in these cases indicates that there are officials and public representatives for whom public service is not a concern, but accruing of wealth at the expense of poor communities is their priority.
This is not different to state-owned enterprises. I would like the hon President to tell this House whether he will ensure that cadre deployment no longer results in the destabilisation of parastatals. Furthermore, could the hon President tell this House whether he will ensure that the failure of these enterprises is not used as a disingenuous reason to further entrench state-centred control, especially if this is in contrast to the recommendation of the independent panel that he referred to, as well as to outcomes-related evaluations? Thank you.