House Chairperson, what we can say is that we will be able to give the report to the hon member very soon. [Interjections.] [Laughter.] This therefore means that as soon as it is practically possible he will get the report. Thank you very much.
Particulars regarding (i) the transformation of traditional authorities in line with enabling legislation; and (ii) the receipt of financial grants from government
70. Mr M Nonkonyana (ANC) asked the Minister for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs:
(1) Whether his department has embarked on a nationwide programme of transforming traditional authorities in line with the enabling legislation; if not, why not; if so, how many (a) traditional councils have been transformed so far and (b)(i) traditional leaders and (ii) traditional councillors have received training in line with the national programme of support that was launched by his department in 2007;
(2) whether traditional councils receive financial grants from the Government; if not, why not; if so, what amount was budgeted for this purpose in the 2009-10 financial year?