Government declares that it hopes to mainstream gender, disability, children and youth issues by co-ordinating focal points in the offices of Premiers, mayors and in departments. I don't believe for one moment that such mainstreaming will occur. Co-ordinating is not enough. The programme needs to be driven, and it must be seen to be driven.
The announcement by the President at his inauguration that this new Ministry, now headed by hon Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya, would emphasise the need for equity and access to development opportunities for the vulnerable groups of the society is highly commendable.
Last year, the outgoing Minister in the Presidency, hon Manto Tshabalala- Msimang, spoke about the establishment of a women's fund being part of the Ministry. We in Cope would like to know whether such a fund has been established and what amount of money is going to be made available through such a fund. Looking at the budget line in table 1.6, I only see an amount of R12,8 million set aside for supporting programmes covering gender, disability and children. [Interjections.] [Time expired.]