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    "content": "disabilities. Some of these issues have to be resolved through legislation, like the Bill which is now before this House. Others will have to be addressed through delegated legislation. Two weeks ago, I engaged with some delegation from the National Gender and Equality Commission. I know that they are pursuing a number of legislative measures, through delegated legislation, that can address the issue of taxation, so that persons with disabilities can get certain tax reliefs, not just upon their own operations, but also the wheelchairs and other facilities that are required to be imported from outside the country, to enable them function more efficiently. Madam Temporary Speaker, the need to waive tax completely is something that should be pursued aggressively. I have undertaken to the delegation that came to see me last week from the Commission that I will pursue this matter with the National Treasury, to ensure that persons with disabilities are appreciated and get what rightfully belongs to them. We have taken a commitment, as the Jubilee Coalition, to ensure that all that must be done to give dignity and rights to persons with disabilities is adhered to. It is there in our manifesto and we will do whatever it takes to support them. Madam Temporary Speaker, I commend the sponsor of this Bill and ask my colleagues to support and pass it. Hopefully, when it becomes law this Senate and the rest of us in leadership should do whatever we can to ensure that it is implemented. Without much ado, I beg to support."
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