Mr Speaker and honourable Members

We urge that any intended audit inquiry should have broad terms of reference. When we talk about people failing to discharge their fiduciary duties, such an approach must also include those executive members who served on the outgoing Board as well as senior management. The question is whether a proper inquiry can happen whilst the suspected culprits continue to work at the SABC?

The Multi-Party Forum (MPF) agrees fully with the IEC's clarion call that Section 24 (a) of the Electoral Act which allows registered voters to cast their ballots outside of their voting districts be amended. This very issue was discussed at length in a meeting between Political Party Leaders in Parliament held on 10 June 2009.

The UDM is deeply concerned about the state of the economy. The latest economic data confirms what South Africans have been experiencing for many months already; that the economy is in serious trouble.

The fact that South Africa is officially in a recession should motivate Government and the rest of society to join forces to stimulate and expand the economy.

The UDM wishes all workers well on Workers Day.

Unfortunately we celebrate this day in the midst of an international financial crisis that may now be deepened by threat of a global flu epidemic.

In such times we cannot continue with an economic policy approach that amounts to folding our arms whilst massive job losses occur.

The United Democratic Movement Women's Organization (UDEMWO) fully supports the UDM 2009 Election Manifesto. We believe that the UDM approach for 2009 Election is well articulated and responding adequately to the wishes of South African women.