Chairperson, South Africa has had a very terrible past in terms of exploiting the broad masses of the workers. I want to compliment the trade unions inasmuch as they have adhered, though sometimes they are disliked. I would also like to congratulate the Minister on his effective and efficient management of labour issues.
The greatest improvement that has been made in South Africa is in respect of workers reform and also improving the laws of the workers. And in this respect, I am very pleased to note that our Deputy President has highlighted the fact of the healthy working relationship South Africa has with its social partners, and the wonderful harmony and co-ordination, and that labour is respected.
In view of the national legislation and whatever government does, the MF is of the view that we must introduce the dole system. Because when our manpower is affected at a time of recession and there is a loss of jobs, our workers that contribute to the mass power of this country are our greatest wealth.
Our human resources play a very important role in respect of the development of our country, and therefore the MF wants to really compliment the government on the wonderful harmony and the relationship we have with our human resources, and that is our manpower sector.
The MF supports fully the notion to develop a good, decent working programme. The MF will support the Vote. [Applause.]