Chairperson, the violent protests and demonstrations taking place in our country on a weekly basis, the latest being in Diepsloot this past weekend, are of major concern to us. The Presidency should be reassuring all residents who say they have been waiting for 15 years for government to fulfil its promises.
The ACDP believes that ignoring and arresting protesters only is not the solution. Those who make promises, including the Presidency, should communicate with disgruntled members of the public and, where practically possible, give these members of the public new timeframes indicating when they can expect their concerns to be addressed.
The ACDP will support the budget of the Presidency as an indication to the Presidency that we want it to succeed in addressing the challenges facing our nation, particularly the challenge to provide clean running water, proper sanitation and decent houses for our people. I thank you.