Mr Speaker, Mr Acting President, our guests from Kenya and hon members, my predecessor Minister Trevor Manuel tabled the Appropriation Bill in this House on 11 February 2009, based on the government structure which prevailed at that time, which was prior to the elections.
On 10 May 2009, President Zuma announced the appointment of Ministers and Deputy Ministers in terms of sections 91(2) and 93(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. The portfolios of these Ministers required a reorganisation of departments, including the renaming of national departments and the establishment of new national departments to support the Ministers in executing their respective mandates.
The amendments being tabled today provide for the new Vote structure that gives effect to the new government structure. The 2009 Adjustments Appropriation Bill will provide a more detailed breakdown of the impact of the structural changes on the format of the Appropriation Bill. I hereby move the amendments as printed in my name on the Order Paper. Thank you. [Applause.]