Chairperson, the ID wants to say thank you to the hon Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. During the Home Affairs Budget Vote speech, I raised a specific concern about the level of service at the offices in Barrack Street. This concern had been brought to my attention by an ordinary member of the public. Just two days later, on a Sunday afternoon, I was called by the office of the Minister regarding my query. This matter was solved amicably within a week. [Applause.] The Minister has thus far lived up to her promise to be candid about the massive challenges in the department and to deal with the officials who do not provide proper service to our people.
The ID has closely followed her progress for the last two months and is also impressed with her commitment to root out corruption.
We, as the ID, are very happy that we finally have a Minister that is not scared to roll up her sleeves and clean up the Department of Home Affairs. We will join her in singing together, "Awuleth iwashing mashini". The ID supports the Budget. [Laughter.]