We should all agree that it's now or never. It is now the time to act and to act decisively in serving the interests of the millions of citizens of this country. However, whatever action we take, we should remember not to embarrass or humiliate any person that served on the SABC board or as an executive manager.
The chairperson of the portfolio committee has indicated that we are referring all allegations to the Auditor-General for further investigation. Could we be patient enough to allow that process to unfold, so that as we engage on issues, we engage on the basis of facts, not assumptions?
You see, part of the problem at the SABC is collective responsibility. There is a song that goes: "Two hearts beat as one. When men have been in battle together they are bonded like the flower and the soil and the sun, and like the moon catches the light."
So, we can't apportion blame to one party. [Interjections.] I was glad when the DA said that we were angels as the ANC. We appreciate that. An issue we need to have responded to - maybe the hon member Shilowa can respond - is whether a senior executive manager of the SABC took four months' leave to do Cope work during the elections. [Interjections.] [Applause.] We'd be glad if that could be responded to at some particular time.