Hansard: NA: Unrevised Hansard

House: National Assembly

Date of Meeting: 05 Mar 2024

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UNREVISED HANSARD
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
TUESDAY, O5 MARCH 2024
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Watch video here: Plenary 

 

The House met at 14:04.

 

The Acting Speaker, Mr C T Frolick took the Chair and requested members to observe a moment of silence for prayers or meditation.

 

MOTION OF CONDOLENCE

(Ms Alice Hlebani Mthembu)

 

Mr S H MBUYANE on behalf of the Chief Whip of the Majority Party, moved: That the House –

(1) notes with deep sadness the passing of the ANC Member of Parliament, Ms Alice Hlebani Mthembu, following a car accident on Tuesday, 26 December 2023;

(2) further notes that Alice Mthembu, a member of the National Assembly since 2019, served diligently in various parliamentary committees, including the Committees on Communications and Digital Technologies, Defence and Military Veterans, as well as the Joint Standing Committee on Defence;

(3) acknowledges that she dedicated her life to the ANC where she served as an administrator at the Ntambanana ANC constituency office;

(4) recalls that she was appointed to serve in the ANC's Musa Dladla Region and the Regional Executive Committee of the ANC Women's League as chairperson;

(5) remembers that she also served in the province as ANC Women's League treasurer;

(6) further remembers that she was appointed Deputy Mayor of the King Cetshwayo District Municipality;

(7) believes that she was a dedicated and tireless public servant who served her constituency in KwaZulu-Natal and the people of South Africa with unwavering commitment and dedication; and

(8) extends its heartfelt condolences to her family, colleagues, and the ANC.

 

Mr M L SHELEMBE: Chairperson, on behalf of the DA, let me begin by saying thank you, Chairperson, for affording us an opportunity to share our sympathies on the passing of our Member of Parliament, hon Mrs Alice Mthembu, who passed on after a car accident that took place near her home in Hillview, outside Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal on 26 December 2023. The untimely passing of the stalwart politician, the late hon Alice Mthembu, had come as a blow to us as Members of Parliament.

Alice Mthembu is known to have done much work for the community she was serving in her constituency. She played many roles at various levels, as it has been mentioned, she was also the Deputy Mayor in King Cetshwayo. She also served in various portfolio committees in Parliament, and among those committees was the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans. In our Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military

Veterans, she was honest about her role and served with diligence in our portfolio. She was usually calm, was a good listener, and always spoke sense at the meeting. As the DA, we are so sorry to lose a dedicated leader like ...

 

IsiZulu:

 

 ... uMama uMthembu. Umndeni wakaMthembu ikakhulukazi abantwana bakhe sikuqonda kahle siyiqembu le-DA ukuthi kubuhlungu kanganani ukulahlekela umzali obeyintsika yekhaya, obeba yisixazululo ekhaya, obebathanda abantwana bakhe nomndeni wakhe, nobewuthanda umphakathi abewumele ePhalamende.

 

Siyazi ukuthi ubengumuntu okholwayo obelisebenzela kakhulu ibandla lakhe. Kepha kumele semukele sonke ukuthi uma sikhona asihleli ungunaphakade emhlabeni. Omunye nomunye unosuku lakhe njengoba noMama uMthembu wayebekelwe usuku lwakhe. Sikholelwa ukuthi uNkulunkulu uzobasingatha ngazo zonke izikhathi

Sizwelana kakhulu nomndeni wakhe, izihlobo zakhe kanye nomakhelwane bakhe neqembu le-ANC. Siyasiqonda isikhala esivulekile ekhaya okunzima ukusivala. Noma kunzima, uMama Mthembu esikhathini anikezwa sona esinikwa uNkulunkulu

ukwazile ukwakha ikhaya laqina emndenini, wabakhulisa abantwana bakhe, wabafundisa inhlonipho abantwana bakhe.

 

Siyikomidi sikuqonda kahle ukuthi ukuba khona kwakhe bekwenza ikomidi lisebenze ngobuqotho futhi uma ekhuluma bekubonakala ukuthi ungumuntu owakhuliswa ngenhlonipho. Ubengeyena umuntu oyisixhwanguxhwangu, siyiqembu le-DA sikusho ngokugenamahloni ukuthi uMama uMthembu ulisebenzele ngokukhulu ukuzikhandla izwe laseNingizimu Afrika.

 

 

English:

To the family of Mrs Mthembu, we know all the pain that you have gone through, and we appeal to the family and members of the community especially in KwaZulu-Natal, it is very important for them to keep praying to the Almighty God as their prayers will be answered.

 

 

IsiZulu:

Ngakhoke, ngingasho nje, siyasho isiZulu, siye sisho ukuthi, Alwehlanga lungehlanga, kodwa noma kusuke kubuhlungu, kodwa iSintu sithi, ukufa sakufica kukhona, nokhokho bethu siyaxoxelwa ngabo, omunye nomunye ubekelwe usuku lwakhe.

Siyafisa ukuthi banganda abantu abangafana noMama uMthembu,

banciphe abantu abangenzi kahle njengoba sila siyizithunywa sifanele ukuthi senze kahle ngoba simele abantu ngokuthunywa ngamaqembu ethu. Ngalawa mazwi ngiyafisa ngithi, emndenini nakumaLungu ePhalamende wonke, kufike isikhathi sokuthi samukele ukuthi umuntu nomuntu unesikhathi sakhe. Ngiyabonga.

 

 

Mr W T MAFANYA: Thank you very much, Acting Speaker, the EFF and its entire leadership sent its heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Ms Mthembu. The 26th of December 2023 came as a sad moment for her family and colleagues in the ANC, and us who worked closely with her. Her passing came when we served with her in the South African Defence and Military Veterans Committee. She was indeed very humble, a respectable, disciplined lady, whom I wondered whether she could ever raise her voice when angry. You could be deceived by her quietness and down to earth personality. She was very intelligent, strong and possessed a sense of humour, very loving and caring. She loved her people and served South Africa with pride. She went down with her name intact with no controversies. She was one among the millions to be chosen to lead South Africa to a just equal, prosperous society. She tried her best and she did not disappoint. To her family, we assure you that her name is ... in the history of South

Africa’s liberation struggle. We shall never forget her. Thank you, speaker.

 

Ms Z MAJOZI: Thank you, hon Acting Speaker, on behalf of the IFP Parliamentary Leader and president, hon V F Hlabisa, the IFP Parliamentary Caucus and the entire party, I would like to express our sincerest sympathy following the passing of hon Mthembu, a dedicated leader who did everything she could to serve the people of South Africa. Although deeply saddened by this loss, I also personally feel very privileged and honoured to have had the opportunity to have known and served with hon Mthembu on the Portfolio Committee of Communications and Digital Technologies. She was a wonderful woman, who played a very important role in the committee, and her contributions always showed the maturity and wisdom of an elder. It has truly been a challenging-few years, as this House has lost so many political stalwarts.

 

As the IFP, we are reminded of the great loss we suffered last year with the passing of our founder, His Excellency Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, and because we know the deep sorrow and heartache that comes with the passing of a loved one. We share in the loss of the Mthembu family, her friends and the ANC.

May we all remember hon Mthembu for the values she stood and lived for and may her soul rest in peace.

 

 

IsiZulu:

Kudabukisa kakhulu ukuthi namhlanje sizokhuluma ngelungu lePhalamende ebesisebenza nalo. Sithi du du kumndeni sithemba ukuthi uNkulunkulu uzoba nabo abagcine futhi abakhusele ukuba badlule kule sikhathi abakuso khona manje. Siyabonga njengeIFP.

 

 

Mr P A VAN STADEN: Acting Speaker, the Freedom Front Plus notes with sadness the passing of hon Mthembu following a car accident on 26 December 2023. Member Mthembu has served on various committees in Parliament and her CV outlines her community involvement and the active role she played in the African National Congress. Member Mthembu’s role as Deputy Mayor in KwaZulu-Natal can be seen as her active involvement on local level and in communities. We at the Freedom Front Plus, extends our heartfelt condolences to Hon. Mthembu’s family, her colleagues and to the ANC caucus. May her soul rest in peace. Thank you, Acting Speaker.

Ms M E SUKERS: Thank you, Acting Speaker, I rise on behalf of the ACDP, our President, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, to convey our condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the hon Alice Thembu and to the African National Congress of political home. I did not have the opportunity to know hon Alice Mthembu personally. My reflection is about to laud the contributions that she has made to better the lives of ordinary South Africans and to encourage the ones that she has left behind.

 

 

In remembering her, it is her disposition and her manner what came to memory. There are very few who will take on the leadership roles, especially in politics, especially as women. Today it is for us to really laud the accomplishments and achievements of women that take the courage to, with great personal sacrifice, serve our country and serve the organisations and their mandates. So, it is to you, the family of hon Mthembu that today, we want to convey our condolences, our prayers and our encouragement that death is not the end.

There is a moment where we would again have a circle full and completed. May the Lord give you great grace as you traverse this great loss of your mom, sister and your friend. God bless you. Thanks.

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The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Hon Jafta, you are not audible.

 

 

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The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Hon member, unfortunately we cannot hear you.

 

 

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The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Hon member, you are not audible. We cannot hear what you are saying, your connection is very weak.

 

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The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Okay, thank you very much. I will come back to you, hon member. You are in the area where the signal is very weak. I will come back to you, I will in the meantime call on Cope ... the PAC ... the ANC.

Mr V C XABA: Acting Speaker, the Chief Whip and colleagues, good afternoon. ... [Interjections.] ... I wish to greet the family and their relatives ...

 

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Hon Xaba, may I just request the information communication technologies, ICT, service to terminate the connection of the member who is on the platform now and who was interrupting the proceedings. You may continue. Please, continue.

 

 

Mr V C XABA: Hon Chief Whip, hon members, comrades, friends and family, we gather to honour hon Alice’s life, legacy and contribution to the party, the ANC and the nation. Earlier this year, the Chief Whip of Parliament led the delegation to the family to express our grief and thank the family for lending her to the struggle. It is fitting that we pay our last respect to our beloved colleague. While her departure left a void, our spirits are uplifted by the profound legacy she left behind.

 

In 2019, the ANC sent her to this House. She was not just a member of the ANC, she was a tireless advocate for justice and a true servant of the people. Justice meant ending poverty,

reducing the gap between the rich and the poor and reducing unemployment. She dedicated her life to the noble course of freedom, equality and democracy. From the earliest days of the struggle against apartheid she embodied the very essence of selflessness and sacrifice.

 

 

Her unflinching commitment to the service of the people of South Africa saw her being selected to head the constituency office, appointed councilor, deployed as the speaker, a deputy speaker and a Member of Parliament. She was always prepared to go anywhere the organisation wanted her to go.

 

 

IsiZulu:

 

Ubekhuthele ewuthanda umsebenzi wakhe. Akukho abengakwenzi. Akukho abengakwazi ukwenza.Ubenesiphiwo ubungapheli umhlangano engawenzanga umnikelo wakhe.

 

Mr V C XABA: Her understanding that the country will not be truly liberated until women were free and able to take their rightful place in our society propelled her to the center stage of women struggle and prepared her for the challenges ahead. This is a colleague who fought tirelessly for the rise of the oppressed, the marginalised and downtrodden, never

wavering in a belief that under the ANC a better future was possible for all South Africans.

 

 

She was more than just an activist, she was a mentor and a guiding light for many of us who had the privilege of knowing her. Her house was bent down, her husband brutally murdered and family harassed. Nevertheless, she stood firm for what she believed in. In March last year, she faced another ordeal when she, her son and helper were bundled in a Fortuner car and driven away with. When the four robbers who were in the same car with them lost communication with the others who were following them, they abandoned their plan and handed the keys back to her.

 

 

Her courage and dedication should inspire all of us to be better and to do better and to never lose sight of the ultimate goal in South Africa where every citizen is treated with dignity respect and equality. Though she may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the hearts and minds of all who were touched by her remarkable life. Her legacy will continue to inspire the future generations to stand up, speak up and fight for what is right and true.

It is a great pleasure to celebrate her life achievements and her enduring commitment to the principles of the ANC. Let us honour her memory by carrying forward the torch of freedom, justice and equality for which she so passionately fought. To the family, we extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies.

 

 

In closing, let us take comfort in the knowledge that hon Alice’s legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate enough to know her. May she rest in peace knowing that her work is done. Her spirit will continue to guide us in days, months and years to come. We thank her for everything she had done and for the indelible mark she left on our hearts and our nation. We thank you.

 

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Thank you, hon member. May I ascertain if the hon Jafta is back online. Hon Jafta! Well, the hon member is not there. Hon members, that concludes the speakers’ list on this matter. I take it there are no objections to the motion being adopted.

 

I will now request members to rise to observe a moment of silence in memory of Ms A H Mthembu. The Presiding Officers

associate themselves with the motion and the condolences of the House will be conveyed to the Mthembu family. Please, be seated.

 

 

Debate concluded.

 

 

 

Motion agreed to, members standing.

 

 

 

MOTION OF CONDOLENCE

 

 

 

(The late Ms V S Siwela)

 

 

 

Mr F JACOBS on behalf of the Chief Whip of the Majority Party, moved:

 

 

That the House –

 

 

(1) notes with deep sadness the passing of the ANC Member of Parliament, Ms Violet Sizani Siwela on Thursday,

18 January 2024;

 

 

 

(2) remembers that Violet Siwela’s journey began as an educator at Hluvukani Primary School in 1977;

(3) further remembers that her passion for shaping young minds continued at various institutions, including Malwana, Relani, and Lulekani Primary Schools, where she was the Head of the Department and later the principal at Ludlow Primary School from 1993 to 2005;

 

 

(4) recalls that she was the Branch Deputy President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, from 2009 to 2011;

 

 

(5) further recalls that Mam V also served as the Convenor of the Commonwealth Women’s Parliament Africa Region from 2009 to 2011;

 

(6) acknowledges that she served as a Member of the Executive Council in Mpumalanga for Agriculture, Rural Development, and Land Administration from February 2013 to May 2014, and for Human Settlements from June 2014 to August 2016;

 

 

(7) further acknowledges that she played a vital role in the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature as Deputy Speaker from 2009 to February 2013, and again as the

Speaker of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature in 2018;

 

 

(8) realises that she was elected to the NA in the 2019 general elections and was appointed the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development;

 

 

(9) believes that she served her political party, the ANC, with dedication and commitment through her various positions as Deputy Chairperson of ANC Mpumalanga province from December 2015 until December 2017, her two terms elected to the party’s National Executive Committee in 2017 and again in 2022, and served on the National Executive of the ANC Women’s League; and

 

 

(10) conveys its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and the ANC.

 

Mr J N DE VILLIERS: Acting speaker, on 18 January, it was with deep regret and disappointment that we learned of the passing of hon Violet Suzanne Siwela. As chairperson of the Portfolio

Committee on Small Business Development, I became very fond of her motherly but firm style of chairing our committee.

Chairperson, Siwela was always friendly and very approachable, but she knew when to lay down the law and to ensure the fair running of the committee.

 

 

Last year, I had the privilege to attend an oversight trip with her and three of our other members in Berlin, Germany. We visited many sites in Germany, and during our long road trip, Chairperson Siwela, hon Jacobs and me, spent many hours talking openly and honestly on many different topics and differences, personal and political. More importantly, we also discovered many similarities, shared values that are associated with her but also recognized within me.

 

 

Chair, Siwela was deeply religious. She loved God, her church, and her community. She very proudly spoke to us about her involvement in her church and fondly about her home and her local community. She loved her family and could not wait to bring them presents and spoil them when she returned.

 

Chairperson, Siwela also loved education and she was deservedly very proud of her time as a teacher and as a school

principal, as well as her own academic achievements, which included the MBA. It would be easy to ask what a senior and respected ANC African woman leader from Bushbuckridge could possibly be, Mpumalanga, have in common with a much younger DA MP, a white Afrikaans man from Cape Town. But I quickly learnt that despite our political differences, we shared a love for the same God. Our own families and academic commitment to improve ourselves and public service to this beautiful country through politics, be it in our different parties, with our different convictions.

 

 

Hon Siwela was a pleasure to work with, and we will miss her in the committee. I will always fondly remember her soft but stern authority and how she referred to us as her sons and daughters in the committee meetings. The DA extends its heartfelt condolences to her family, the community and the ANC for their loss. May the Lord bless their soul?

 

 

Mr M MANYI: Hon Acting Speaker, let me just first declare that I am presenting these condolences on behalf of hon Babalwa Mathulelwa who was part of the committee where the late hon Siwela was a chairperson. This is what she says. Life is a cycle that starts and ends with passing on. On this occasion

of passing on of our late Chairperson, Mama Violet Siwela. We are here with the sorrowful heart to be a part in the sad moments of the family, friends and colleagues of Mama Violet Siwela. It is said that the old must live until they look after all the young but sometimes that never gets realized.

 

 

IsiXhosa:

Ubendithanda kakhulu umama uSiwela ngenxa yegalelo lam kwiKomiti yeMicimbi leSebe kwaye endibiza ngokukhethekileyo esithi...

 

English:

 

“My Girl”.

 

 

IsiXhosa:

 

Ndifuna ukwenza isicelo sokuba le komiti ize iqinisekise ukuba lo Mthetho osaYilwayo wamaShishini asaKhasayo, uyalungiswa phambi kokuba esi sigaba sePalamente siphele...

 

 

English:

... as a sign of respect and appreciation to her.

 

 

 

IsiXhosa:

Ndenza esi sicelo kuba lo mcimbi ubusentliziyweni yakhe kakhulu.

 

 

English:

It is my humble prayer. For the departed soul, I also pray for the family who has witnessed the irreparable loss which has been caused by her passing on. Rest in internal peace, mam’uSiwela. Thank you, very much.

 

 

Inkosi B N LUTHULI: Hon Chairperson, on behalf of the IFP president and leader in Parliament, hon V F Hlabisa, I want to extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the late hon Siwela. Although the loss of hon Siwela saddens us, she has left a great legacy for us to learn from.

 

 

Hon Siwela was strong in her conviction of what needed to be done to help the people of South Africa. She contributed quite diligently to all the Bills considered by the Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development. She worked well with all political parties and was well respected by all those she engaged with. Her absence is felt by all of us who served alongside her on the committee.

As the IFP we have also experienced the devastating heartache caused by a great loss when we had to say farewell to the IFP founder, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Therefore, as we pass our condolences to the Siwela family, her friends and the ANC, we share in your loss. May you find the strength needed to get through this difficult time. Please receive our sincerest condolences from the IFP caucus and the entire party. Thank you.

 

 

Mrs H DENNER: Hon House Chair, before hon Violet Siwela became a politician, she held the title of one of the most noble and important jobs in the world, that of a teacher. For 30 years, she served her community as a primary school teacher and later as a principal, where she shaped the lives of many young children - indeed, being able to make a real difference in the world. This deserves much admiration and respect.

 

 

As a politician, she served on several committees, including the Section 194 Committee on the former Public Protector’s fitness to hold office. This is where our paths crossed. Hon Siwela was diligent in her work as a member of this committee, always interacting in a respectful manner, asking difficult questions and making insightful contributions.

Though we did not see eye to eye ideologically, I had great respect for her as a leader, and especially as a woman in a leadership position. She will be sorely missed. To her colleagues and family, please accept the FF-Plus’s most sincere condolences. It is not easy to lose a loved one. I hope you find comfort in the words of famous South African author, J RR Tolkien, who said, “The journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take may she raised. May she rest in perfect peace. Thank you, House Chair.

 

 

Ms M E SUKERS: I rise on behalf of the ACDP to convey our condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of hon Violet Siwela and to the ANC, her political home. I would best remember hon Violet for her quips during the Section 194 Committee and I was really shocked to learn of her passing.

She was responsible for many lighter moments in the committee, when she made points of emphasis to keep the committee on track.

 

Reading through her resume, I was again reminded of the contribution of women to democracy, and particularly impressed with how much hon Violet committed herself to public life. I think it is important, as I deviate from what I wrote down,

that we should really recognise that this is the 6th Parliament, and we are today doing condolences on two women.

 

 

We speak of legacy so much, but I think both their lives is very meaningful given where we are, particularly at this juncture, as we go towards a better South Africa. Today we know, but in a small measure, the value of hon Siwela’s life. However, for those who loved her and for whom she was a mother, a sister, a friend, this loss must be immeasurable.

 

 

Death is a reminder to us all that our life here is temporary, but that there is an eternity that awaits us all. What we do and do not do, when viewed against eternity, is not measured in achievements, accomplishments, or who knows your name. It is measured against what you have done with the grace God has given you. Thank you.

 

 

Mr M G E HENDRICKS: Hon Chair, the hon Violet, at every meeting of the Small Business portfolio, she called me her first-born child. That was a great honour. I don’t think any other member in this House had the honour that I have. So, Al Jama-ah is very saddened to have learned of the sudden death of hon Violet Siwela in January this year.

She was passionate to bring about the economic emancipation that we fought for into the lives of the oppressed communities in South Africa? This passion for economic emancipation, she displayed while serving as chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development. She was a champion for localisation.

 

 

She wanted manufacturing to take place in the rural areas. She wanted the President to announce the 1 000 products that can only be made by rural people and not big business, and not by the international community. She was not only an active member of the ANC but was dedicated and diligent Member of Parliament. In the previous position she held at Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature. her interest was to serve all South Africans, especially the poor and marginalised communities.

 

 

She was a teacher by profession and educator. She gracefully exercised competence in various positions held in a political career. Her presence will be sorely missed, and we trust that her vision for economic emancipation of the marginalised people will materialise sooner. Al Jama-ah extends its heartfelt condolence to the Siwela family, the community she served and the ANC. Thank you very much.

Mr H G APRIL: Greeting to the Acting Speaker, Chief Whip of the Majority Party especially the family of Mam’uSiwela [Mrs Siwela]. I called her mom because she always referred to me and to all of us as “my son”. So, I have some emotional entanglement and some deep miss in my heart. Please indulge me as I go through this.

 

 

Arriving at Parliament, I was one of the people who thought that, hey, I’m a hot head. At least I’ve got a little bit of educational, a loudmouth behind me and I can maybe tackle Mr Manyi, you know. But Mam’uSiwela was one of those people who said to me, if you are going to race to win anything, don’t raise your voice, raise the argument. Don’t jump into this thing with emotions, jump into it with intelligence because it is only through that that we are going to be able to emancipate our people and bring a better South Africa. I learned from Mam’uSiwela. A teacher, indeed.

 

 

Speaker, today I am wearing two watches. I am wearing two watches, not very cheap, but they are both keep time. I want to speak about time, and I want to take you all to the good book, the Bible, the Word of God, the law book. Ecclesiastes three verse one says:

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter and a time to gather; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.

 

 

I hope you see as I’m doing these actions, I am saying, power. Because this lady left every single moment of her time valuably. We can never own our time. Because time flies, but we are the pilots of those ships. Mam’uSiwela used every second of her time to better the lives of other people.

Indeed, she left a legacy. You can ask Jan when we start to get at loggerheads in that committee, she would come with the calmness and say we’ve got work to do.

 

She left a legacy in the fact that, she was able to drive us to a point where we delivered the Small Business Amendment Act

...

 

 

 

Afrikaans:

 

... sonder om mekaar dood te maak.

English:

 

We salute her. There’s one thing that I want to say some more time. Time is very slow if you want something, but time is very fast when you are late. Time is very slow when you are sad, but time is very short when you are happy. Time is endless when you are in hospital and you are in pain, but time is so long if you are bored. Time is not determined by your clock, but it is determined by your psychological condition.

 

Now, Mam’uSiwela said to us, don’t worry, my son, if someone can just open their mouth, I’m finished with them psychologically. She said that she was able to read and dissect in discern what is the intention of a person before they even speak. She knew that when Hein or anyone else was in a mood to be fighting and she could condition and shape and lead us.

 

 

The value of her contribution in this Parliament shall never be forgotten. The value of her contribution in South Africa can never be written off. The value of her contribution of her lifetime that she has spent and given up the time of her children to give time to South Africans, is something that we will never forget. Indeed, the ANC has lost an ...

IsiZulu:

 

... imbokodo ...

 

 

 

English:

 ... of note. A woman who, when she puts on her lipstick, you want to smile. A woman who has indeed literally left big shoes to fill. A woman who has indeed, when she shows you her nails, I would be like, hey is mama really 21 or something because the nails were glittering. Some of you must learn from Mam’uSiwela.

 

 

I want to also say, Mam’uSiwela loved good food. If anyone tells you something different, Mam’uSiwela loved good food. Mam’uSiwela may your soul rest in peace. May the God of peace give peace to your family. May we all remember what you stood for.

 

 

IsiZulu:

Hamba ...

 

 

 

AMALUNGU AHLONIPHEKILE: Hamba kahle Mkhonto!

Mnu H G APRIL: ... kahle Mkhonto. Mkhonto, we Mkhonto, Mkhonto wesizwe.

 

 

English:

Thank you very much.

 

 

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Hon members, that concludes the Speakers List on the matter. I take it that there are no objections. Order hon members. I take it that there are no objections to the motion being adopted. I request members to rise to observe a moment of silence in memory of Ms

V S Siwela. The presiding officers associate themselves with a motion and the condolences of the House will be conveyed to the Siwela family. Please be seated. Hon members, the third item on the Order Paper is member statements. Does any member of the ANC wish to make a statement? The ANC.

 

 

GAUTENG NASI ISPANI APPOINTS 32 000 YOUTH BRIGADE

 

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

 

Mr H M Z MMEMEZI (ANC): Hon Acting Speaker, in a significant move to tackle unemployment among the youth, the Gauteng

Provincial Government recently distributed appointment letters to 32 000 youth brigades. This initiative falls under the Nasi iSpani Mass Recruitment Programme, which aims to address unemployment and fill vacancies across various sectors within the provincial government.

 

 

The Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, the architect behind this groundbreaking programme, has been instrumental in addressing the pressing issue of job scarcity among Gauteng’s youth. One of the key sectors targeted by the recruitment drive is education, where job seekers will serve as teacher assistants in public schools throughout the province.

 

 

Since its inception in June 2023, the Nasi iSpani initiative has opened doors to employment through multiple avenues, including the Solar Technicians Learning and Training Programme, the Gauteng Traffic Wardens Programme, and the Early Childhood Development, Practitioners Programme, among others.

 

Thatha ANC thatha!

ALLEGATIONS PUBLISHED IN THE SUNDAY TIMES REGARDING CASH BRIBES

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

 

The CHIEF WHIP OF THE OPPOSITION (DA): Hon Acting Speaker, the allegations published in the Sunday Times regarding the exchange of cash bribes by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula during her tenure as Minister of Defence and Military Veterans are deeply concerning.

 

 

It is for this reason that the DA has lodged a complaint with the Ethics Committee in order to launch a thorough investigation into these allegations. The integrity of our parliamentary institution must be safeguarded and those who are found guilty of corruption must be held accountable.

 

What is most concerning is that these corruption allegations come at the time when the Speaker is facing further allegations of approving a secret 70% salary hike for the Secretary to Parliament, STP, Mr Xolile Goerge, raising his

salary from the advertised and approved R2,6 million to R4,4 million.

 

 

Now Parliament as a cornerstone of South Africa’s democracy, we cannot have a situation where the leader of the institution has these kinds of allegations hanging over their head. That is why the Ethics Committee must investigate this thoroughly.

 

 

CITY OF TSHWANE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH AFRIFORUM

 

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

 

Ms N N CHIRWA (EFF): Hon Acting Speaker, yesterday the City of Tshwane announced that they have entered into a partnership with the racist organisation AfriForum to do maintenance. It is not a secrete that AfriForum is a racist organisation. They do not deny it and they say they are proud to be racist. They are proud to display the apartheid flag, they are proud to sing Die Stem, they are proud to honour statues of colonial and apartheid figures who perpetuated crimes against humanity.

For the DA to promote such a racist organisation and go as far as entering into a nonsensical agreement is an attempt to smuggle apartheid through the back door in Tshwane.

 

 

There are areas where AfriForum is so dominant because of owning stolen land. They proudly declare it a no-go zone for black people. You go to Lyttelton in their offices, black people are not allowed to own properties in the area. Go to Pretoria at the border between Gauteng and the North West, they want to build a racist white and clay and someone in the DA think that this is a good idea.

 

 

We know that they are desperate for numbers and will do anything because of elections to win back their racist members who have now gone to FFPlus!

 

The only practical, rational and sustainable solution to the collapse of the municipalities is to build internal capacity to deliver basic services.

 

 

Employ fulltime workers responsible for grass cutting, fixing the municipal water, infrastructure, fixing leaks, traffic lights, collecting waste, patching potholes and ensuring that

the city’s infrastructure is well maintained instead of forming an unholy alliance with the racists who long for the returning of colonialism and apartheid.

 

 

NEW NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE CAME INTO EFFECT ON 1 MARCH 2024

 

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

 

Mr C N MALEMATJA (ANC): Hon Acting Speaker, the ANC welcomes the announcement of the new National Minimum Wage determination from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. The National Minimum Wage, determination also includes the vulnerable sectors of farm and domestic workers - who, since 2022, have been aligned with the National Minimum Wage rates.

 

The workers on an Expanded Public Works Programme are entitled to a minimum wage of R15,16 per hour from R13,97. Workers who have concluded learnership agreements contemplated in section

17 of the Skills Development Act of 1998, are entitled to the allowances as determined in the latest government schedule. The schedule of learnerships, sectoral determinations of

Contract Cleaning, Wholesale and Retail Sector Employees will be published on the department’s website.

 

 

The National Minimum Wage is the floor level below which no employee should be paid. It came into implementation in 2019 at a minimum of R20 per hour. It is enforced by the law and violations are subject to fines.

 

 

I-ANC iyabuya!

 

 

 

EFFECTS OF POTHOLES ON OUR COUNTRY’S ROADS

 

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

Mr K P SITHOLE (IFP): Hon Acting Speaker, the issue of potholes continues to affect the daily lives of South Africans. Damage to roads and in particular potholes across our nation are in a dire state. This issue poses a significant challenge to our economic vitality, safety, and the quality of life of the people of this country.

 

 

As of October 2022, we were shocked to read reports that our country is grappling with a staggering 25 million potholes,

which outnumbered our households. This was two-years ago. This alarming figure, as reported by the SA National Roads Agency, Sanral, underscores a deep-rooted crisis in our road maintenance system.

 

 

Over the past five years, the situation has drastically worsened, transitioning from 15 million potholes to a situation where our roads are in a state of despair, not due to natural wear and tear, but because of a cycle of neglect and inadequate maintenance.

 

 

IsiZulu:

 

Abantu baseNingizimu Afrika bayasibona isimo ukuthi sinjani emigwaqeni yakithi, ngaleyo ndlela, sekufike isikhathi sokuthi kulo nyaka njengoba kuwunyaka wokhetho bazi ukuthi iNkatha Yenkululeko iyona ezokwazi ukuthi ibalungisele le migodi.

Ngiyathokoza kakhulu. [Kwaphela isikhathi.]

 

 

 

THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE FF PLUS

 

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

 

Afrikaans:

Mnr P A VAN STADEN (FF PLUS): Die VF Plus het gister sy dertigste bestaansjaar in Suid-Afrika se demokratiese bestel gevier.

 

 

Die VF Plus is kort voor die eerste demokratiese verkiesing in 1994 gestig en het tydens die onderhandelinge by die Konvensie vir ’n Demokratiese Suid-Afrika, Kodesa, in die voorafgaande tydperk ook ’n belangrike rol gespeel, onder leiding van Generaal Constand Viljoen. Die party het ook ’n enorme rol gespeel tydens die finale samestelling van Suid-Afrika se Grondwet in 1996, met die invoeging van artikel 235, wat oor selfbeskikking handel.

 

 

Later, onder leiding van leiers soos Dr Pieter Mulder en Dr. Pieter Groenewald het die VF Plus gegroei tot die vyfde grootste politieke party in die Parlement en word tans op al drie vlakke van regering verteenwoordig.

 

Ek kan met trots sê dat ek deel is van hierdie ongelooflike party wat sterk groei toon en tans deel uitmaak van verskeie koalisie-regerings op plaaslike regeringsvlak.

Hiermee wil ek dan graag my gelukwensing aan die leierskap van die VF Plus oordra vir hierdie besonderse mylpaal wat bereik is en wil ek ook ons ondersteuners en lede bedank vir hul volgehoue ondersteuning gedurende die afgelope 30 jaar.

Dankie.

 

 

 

GOVERNMENT’S OFFER OF A LOAN SCHEME TO MISSING MIDDLE STUDENTS

 

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

 

Ms J S MANANISO (ANC): Hon Acting Speaker, the ANC has committed itself to continue strengthening measures that will improve access to higher education to achieve free higher education for the poor and missing middle.

 

 

In this regard, it commends the government’s bold step of setting aside an amount of R3,8 billion to support the missing middle students, including students currently not supported by National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS, bursary and funding policy.

 

This scheme stands to be of benefit to the category of students who come from families who have a total income of

more than R350 000, but not more than R600 000 per annum. The

 

31 884 missing middle students are expected to be assisted by the scheme.

 

In addition, students can apply for loans in the first, second, or third year of study, to continue to be funded through the loan scheme. Students are expected to get an average of 60% pass rate and the loan will cover tuition, learning material, and accommodation. However, students who obtain 70% or above on average and within the prescribed time will get a 50% reduction on loans on request.

 

 

The ANC commends this intervention and believes that this further step will enable the doors of learning to be open to all. I thank you.

 

I-ANC iyabuya!

 

 

 

DA WELCOMES INTERVENTION IN KNYSNA

 

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

Dr D T GEORGE (DA): Acting Speaker, the DA welcomes the Western Cape provincial government intervention in Knysna. On Thursday the people of Knysna protested in demand of the resignation of councillors from the ANC, Patriotic Alliance, EFF coalition of corruption currently governing the town and Ombali Sebola the illegally appointed municipal manager.

Service delivery in Knysna has collapsed. Rubbish is piling up with only two of 11 removal trucks in working order. Water in Hornlee is either of filthy like the sample I have here. Raw sewage is running into the lagoon and the council has ... [Interjections.]

 

 

Mr B A RADEBE: Hon Acting Speaker, I don’t know whether the speaker on the platform has requested permission from the Speaker to come and display objects in this House, because if he has not done that, it’s unparliamentary.

 

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Yes, thank you. Order! Order, hon members! Order! Order! May I firstly say, hon George, that it is the practice to do the statement from the seat where you are sitting and not to assume the podium unless you are invited by the presiding officer to the podium.

Secondly, no permission has been given. No request was

received for any objects to be displayed from the podium, so I request you to desist from doing so.

 

 

Dr D T GEORGE: I apologise, Acting Speaker. Would you like to

... [Interjections.]

 

 

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Order! order, hon members! Order!

 

Dr D T GEORGE: ... enough time you can have a sip of that water ... [Interjections.] ... an ANC, Patriotic Alliance, EFF government smells like. The DA Western Cape government has intervened to rescue Knysna and has directed Sebola to comply with the National Environment Management Act or get fired or go to jail where he ... [Inaudible.] ... belong. Knysna is ... [Inaudible.] ... the DA governed Western Cape that can rescue it from an utterly dysfunctional and incompetent ANC, EFF, Patriotic Alliance government that does not care about the residents of Knysna. Come 29 May the people will choose stability over chaos and vote to rescue Knysna and rescue South Africa. Therefore, I would like you, Sir, would you like to have a sip of the water? Thank you.

Ms T V TOBIAS: Acting Speaker, there he does it again.

 

 

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Hon George! Hon George, I’ve just cautioned you. I’m sure you understand the rules. I’m sure you understand English. What is so difficult for you simply to abide by the rule?

 

 

Dr D T GEORGE: I apologise unreservedly, Acting Speaker.

 

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): No, hon member, I will ask your Chief Whip to please address the matter with you. It’s unacceptable what you’re doing. It will not advance the cause of the residents in Knysna by acting in an unparliamentary manner. The ACDP! Order!

 

 

CONDUCT OF SEVERAL POLITICAL PARTIES

 

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

 

Ms M E SUKERS (ACDP): The ACDP notes with growing concern the conduct of several political parties, including the Minister of Police, using the disappearance of six-year-old Joslin Smith from Saldanha Bay in the Western Cape as a public

relations opportunity. We need to do better as political leaders. The disappearance of four other children in the Western Cape highlights the concerns expressed during the public hearings on the Children’s Amendment Bill by child activists in the children’s sector. It is undeniable that we face a crisis in our country when it comes to violence against children and their exposure to violent crimes.

 

 

South Africa is one of the most dangerous places for women and children and we have very few safety nets for children who are forced to grow up in abject poverty. During Children’s Week in 2021, child activist Robyn Wolfson Vorster through the ACDP’s parliamentary constituency office, addressed communities about the impact of violence on children. The statistics then and now paint a horrifying picture and should leave every citizen with the awareness that your child is my child. The only positive that came out of Saldanha Bay and the political circus that unfolded for over a week is the upscaling of resources to find little Joslin and the spotlight that fell on what the children sector has been shouting from the rooftop for more than three years. Thank you. [Time expired.]

 

 

ISRAEL FAILS TO IMPLEMENT THE ICJ RULING

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

 

Mr F JACOBS (ANC): Acting Speaker, the ANC is deeply concerned that the last few weeks after the United Nations court ordered Israel to stop the military operations in Gaza, this belligerent state has continued its bombardment in the area.

Recently, more than 100 Palestinians were shot dead as they waited for an aid delivery. We are saddened, deeply concerned and angry as the ... [Inaudible.] ... watch that the civilian population in Gaza has not received humanitarian aid and medical supplies. We will continue to talk, we will continue to show love and solidarity, and we will continue to stand hands in hands with the Palestinians people until they achieve their freedom.

 

 

The deliberate targeting of noncombatants is a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and human rights laws and principles. South Africa remains committed in playing a constructive role in fostering peace and stability globally. We call on all freedom-loving people and all nations to work together to prevent further suffering and untold hardship and bloodshed, and we aim to protect civilians from harm. From the

river to the sea, Palestine will be free. Thank you, Acting Speaker.

 

 

PRESIDENT LAUNCHES R1 BILLION HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROJECT IN THE NORTHERN CAPE

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

 

Ms A GELA (ANC): Acting Speaker, we welcome the launch of the R1 billion human settlements in the Northern Cape by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 18 January 2024. This mega-housing project is the biggest in the history of the Northern Cape province.

 

 

Over the next 12 to 18 months, the municipalities will build

4 000 houses across the province. The project will help reduce the housing backlog in the Northern Cape as more people have access to housing in urban and rural areas. The project will prioritise the most vulnerable as beneficiaries. The elderly, child-headed households, military veterans, and persons with disabilities will get priority in the allocation of the houses.

What is significant about this project is that it will also address the housing needs of the so-called missing middle people who have a form of income but do not qualify for subsidies. The launch of this project further demonstrates that the ANC-led government is making good on its commitment to fulfilling the human rights of all South Africans. ANC lives, ANC leads. Thank you.

 

 

DA RECEIVES REPORT OF CADRE DEPLOYMENT

 

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

 

Mr J J MCGLUWA (DA): Acting Speaker, the DA finally received the so-called report of the cadre deployment from the ANC. Cadre deployment has infected government on every single level where the ANC is in charge. It has brought us load shedding.

It has brought us dysfunctional ports and harbours. The Tintswalos on planet ANC has lost their jobs because of cadre deployment and corruption. Factories has closed down. The ANC fallen from grace with a president that has left the WhatsApp group. They don’t know what we know. Jacob Zuma was sent to prison for being in breach of court order. President Ramaphosa and Fikile is small fry. Jail time is loading for them.

Minister Mantashe said that he ... [Interjections.] ... to give you the report today. Today it is andiyazi, ga ke itse [I don’t know], a case of a dog that has eaten their breakfast.

To those ANC cadres who are involved in the destruction of information as they coverup, your blatant efforts to wipe the fingerprints of President Ramaphosa from the cadre deployment report, we are coming for you. Only a DA government can rescue South Africa. Viva DA viva!

 

ALLEGATIONS OF CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY AGAINST THE SPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

Ms L H ARRIES (EFF): Acting Speaker, it is unfortunate that the leadership of various political parties here in Parliament want to sit here and continue with business as if there are no strong allegations of corruptions and bribery against the Speaker of the National Assembly.

 

 

We are not shocked that it is alleged that the Speaker received a whopping R2,3 million from a defence contractor when she was the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans.

These allegations are contained in the affidavit submitted to the law enforcement by the owner of Umkhombe Marine. These allegations are too serious to simply be ignored. We should take a stand as the National Assembly, convene all party leaders and Chief Whips, and agreed to move an urgent resolution to remove her. We should not waste time on senseless prolonged processes. In fact, we must agree by a majority to call and convene before the end of the week.

 

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Order, hon members. Order!

 

 

Ms L H ARRIES (EFF): ... [Inaudible.] ... We have reported the Speaker to the Ethics Committee, and we know that the ANC continues ... [Inaudible.] ... [Time expired.] ...

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Order, hon members. Hon members, order. Order! You only have one minute and 30 seconds. Don’t shout. Hon member, don’t shout at me. Order! Hon members, you must remind yourselves and remember that you only have one minute and 30 seconds to make a ... I am not going to dialogue with you. Order! Hon members, order! The

next statement is from the ANC. Before you continue, hon member, why do you want to be recognised hon member?

 

 

Mr B M HADEBE (ANC): Thank you ...

 

 

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Before you continue. Why do you want to be recognised hon member?

 

 

Mr M MANYI Thank you, ...

 

 

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Hon Manyi, I won’t be able to hear you if your colleagues interrupt you.

 

 

Mr M MANYI: Okay. Acting Speaker, I think want to ask you to please exercise fairness. When the speaker was on the floor, members from this side, members of the ruling party, drowned the speaker. They drowned the speaker and the one minute that you talk about is a minute that was wasted on her part.

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Hon member, please take your seat. Please take your seat. Order, hon members. Hon members, I want to remind you that the statement is only one minute and 30 seconds. You don’t have the freedom to just

carry on also when you want to, and you will be called. Also hon members, let us respect the member that is on the floor so that the member has a fair chance to be heard. And then also hon members, you are not allowed to enter into dialogue from your seat with the presiding officer. It doesn’t work that way. The ANC.

 

 

DA’S HYPOCRISY ON CADRE DEPLOYMENT

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

 

 

Mr B M HADEBE (ANC): Hon Acting Speaker, the DA’s hypocrisy on cadre deployment has since backfired. Many people, amongst them, former DA leaders, are coming out to expose this hypocrisy, saying the DA cannot be against a policy it practices. These former leaders confirmed that the municipality under the DA could not conclude any appointment of senior staff without the approval of DA Federal Executive as a standard practice.

 

 

In 2020, the then Public Protector - I’m not sure whether it’s the one in front of me - found the former DA ... [Interjections.] ...

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Order, hon members. Order!

 

 

Mr B M HADEBE (ANC): The then former Public Protector found the DA’s Western Cape leader, MEC Anton Bredell, to be in breach of the Code of Conduct of Members when he instructed Municipality of George not to fill any vacancy without the consent of the DA Federal Executive. Bredell had wanted a caucus to approve a white candidate even though a selection panel had decided on a black candidate who had already been acting in the position and was the best candidate.

 

 

It is about time that the public know the DA’s own nepotism, cronyism, and cadre deployment they are practicing. How can you claim to be morally superior on deployment policies when you practice the same? Shame on you! [Time expired.]

 

 

The ACTING SPEAKER (Mr C T Frolick): Order, hon member. Please take your seat. Your time has expired.

 

PROVISION OF 24 000 HOUSES BY THE EASTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT

 

 

 

(Member’s Statement)

Mr S H MBUYANE (ANC): Chair, we welcome the provision of the

 

24 000 houses over the past five years by the Eastern Cape government. In addition, 115 informal settlements have been upgraded, benefiting 57 000 houses in the past five years. The ANC has always maintained that to restore the human dignity of the people, ensuring that they have decent living conditions, is but one of our key deliverables.

 

 

A testament to this upgrading of the informal settlements is the Dacower informal settlement in Mdantsane, which has been completely transformed into a formal housing settlement. By working together and trying to ensure that we leave no one behind, Eastern Cape households who reside in formal dwellings significantly increased from 48% in 1996 to 83,6% in 2022.

ANC Lives! ANC Leads!

 

 

 

MINISTERS’ RESPONSES

 

 

 

GAUTENG NASI ISPANI APPOINTS YOUTH BRIGADES NEW NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE

 

 

(Minister’s Response)

The MINISTER OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR: Chairperson, from the Department of Labour and Employment, we applaud the good work done by the Gauteng government to find work opportunities for the unemployed young people. I believe that the same level of commitment and ambition across government can continue to make the real impact on unemployment. Premier Lesufi and the Gauteng government must ignore the naysayers. The opposition attacks whatever you do no matter how constructive. Keep your focus on these young people and the need to address unemployment. You have made a valiant start with the Nasi Ispani programme. Keep up the good work. We started this public employment programmes long ago. We are continuing regardless of the noise. We will continue even tomorrow and the future.

 

 

Secondly, we will continue to review the national minimum wage through the commission representing all the National Economic Development and Labour Council, Nedlac, constituencies to recommend adjustments nationally. The national minimum wage is meant to help workers deal with the negative impact of the economy and also to enhance collective bargaining and the reduction of their income differentials. We are making that information available. The minimum wage commission is

researched, and deliberations are led by experts from all Nedlac partners as this is meant to deal with inflation and the cost of living. They need to retain the value of the national minimum wage, the wage levels and collective bargaining outcomes, the gross domestic product and productivity.

 

 

The ANC represents the working class, the toiling masses and the poor. We are not apologetic about being the voice of the poor. We will leave it there, Chairperson. Thank you very much.

 

 

ISRAEL FAILS IMPLEMENTING INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE RULING

 

 

(Minister’s Response)

 

 

The MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND CO-OPERATION: Hon

Chairperson, I join the hon Jacobs in expressing concern about the situation in Palestine, and the urgent need for South Africa, particularly our Parliament, to continue showing solidarity with the people of Palestine. Also, it is to urge our parliamentarians to call for humanitarian aid to be

allowed therein to avoid a situation in which we see thousands die on the streets due to starvation that has been widely reported by many media houses across the world. A catastrophic situation is before the eyes of the world, and it is imperative that as South Africa we speak out against what is unfolding and the great harm that is underway in the occupied territories of Palestine.

 

 

It is also vital that we urge negotiators to urgently meet and finalise negotiations to ensure that hostages are freed by Hamas and that a ceasefire gets under way to allow the beginning of discussions for a process towards a true state solution. Should these talks fail and should we not arrive at a ceasefire, the world is confronted by an unbelievable tragedy and catastrophe. We as South Africa should do all we can to pursue the world not to permit that.

 

 

We have heard the report submitted to us by the International Court of Justice and the report from the government of Israel. We are currently studying it, and we will respond as required by the International Court of Justice. But it is important given that South Africa led the way in placing this matter before the International Court of Justice, ICJ, that we

continue with our resolve to ensure that we do finally arrive at a true state solution. But most importantly in the immediate we make every effort to ensure that lives are saved and that the people of Gaza and the Wedsbank have access to humanitarian aid and that they are able to survive this ordeal. I thank you, Chairperson.

 

 

EXPOSING DA HYPOCRISY

 

 

(Minister’s Response)

 

 

The DEPUTY MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION:

 

Chairperson, I want to join the hon Radebe about the issue of cadre deployment, especially because the DA keeps on hammering on it. It is just a lot of noise that is meant to have political mileage gain regardless the fact that just in the past two weeks we have passed the Bills of Parliament that properly take care of situations of this nature that have to do with deployment - that have to do with deployment that lead to the ruling party, and I am not mentioning the ruling party as the ANC, but whichever ruling party, to make it possible for any ruling party to deploy willingly senior management positions their cadres. There are two Bills that have been

passed, the Public Administration Management Amendment Bill and the Public Service Amendment Bill that take care of this. This is linked to the professionalisation of the Public Service framework that has been adopted by Cabinet and is now being turned into Public Service policy directives.

 

 

The DA should desist from continuing to make a lot of noise on an issue that is getting enough and proper attention from government. The impression to all South Africans listening should not be created as if the government only appoints people who belong to the ANC. The Public Service regulations are there for a proper recruitment, selection and appointment of public servants. Nobody was ever requested to bring any political party membership to interviews in order for them to be appointed. I thank you, Chairperson.

 

BAFANA BAFANA WIN THIRD PLACE AT AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE

 

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

 

Mr M ZONDI: Hon House Chair, I move without notice on behalf of the ANC:

That the House—

 

 

 

(1) congratulates our national football team, Bafana Bafana, for their commendable third-place achievement as they returned home with the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations, Afcon, in Côte d'Ivoire from

13 January 2024 to 11 February 2024;

 

 

 

(2) notes that captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was named best Afcon goalkeeper and Bafana Bafana received the Fair Play Award in the tournament;

 

 

(3) acknowledges that our boys surpassed our expectations in the tournament, restoring the nation's pride and lifting the sad spirits of our football-loving nation;

 

 

(4) recalls that despite a setback with a 2-0 loss in their opening Group E match against Mali, Bafana bounced back and remarkably progressed to the semifinals for the first time in 24 years; and

(5) expresses its gratitude to Bafana Bafana and the technical staff for lifting the flag of the country high.

 

 

Agreed to.

 

 

 

CALL ON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO RECOGNISE AND FUND PALLIATIVE CARE IN SOUTH AFRICA

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

Mrs M B HICKLIN: Acting Chair, I move without notice on behalf of the DA:

 

 

That the House—

 

 

 

(1) notes that only one in five patients who require palliative care are able to access it in the Republic, while 93% of patients in Gauteng who require in-patient palliative care, go without it;

 

 

(2) acknowledges that the public health care sector currently does not fund any palliative care

specialists and that there is no provision made in the proposed National Health Insurance scheme for palliative care services;

 

 

(3) recalls that Dr Jodi Wishnia, Dr Jesne Kistan and businesswoman Ann-Magret McKerrell recently established Zazen Respite Care centre as Gauteng’s first in-patient respite and end-of-life palliative care centre in a homelike setting in Johannesburg;

 

 

(4) recognises that while Zazen Respite Care centre has a sustainable financing model where funds from insured patients are used to cross fund and cross subsidise uninsured patients, ensuring access for all, there is a desperate need for engagements with the Association of Palliative Care Practitioners of SA and the Association of Palliative Care Centres to ensure sustainability;

 

 

(5) congratulates the doctors and staff at Zazen Respite Care on the quality of in-patient care they are providing;

(6) calls on the Department of Health to recognise and fund palliative care in South Africa; and

 

 

(7) further calls on the private health care sector to better remunerate in-patient palliative care units to facilitate the existence of their invaluable service.

 

 

Agreed to.

 

 

AARON BUSHNELL SETS HIMSELF ON FIRE IN PROTEST AGAINST CONTINUED GENOCIDE OF PALESTINIANS IN GAZA

 

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

Dr S S THEMBEKWAYO: Acting Chair, I move without notice on behalf of the EFF:

 

 

That the House—

 

 

 

(1) notes that Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old serviceman of the US Air Force, died after setting himself on fire outside the front gate of the embassy of Israel in Washington, DC;

(2) further notes that Mr Bushnell performed this ultimate act of self-sacrifice, protesting against the continued genocide of Palestinian people in Gaza, specifically protesting against the aiding and abetting of that genocide by his country, the USA;

 

 

(3) acknowledges that the destruction of Palestine, the continued ethnic and ... [Inaudible.] ... cleansing of the area is viewed with disgust by many ethical people across the world;

 

(4) further acknowledges that this House’s adoption of the motion to close the Israeli embassy was evidence that many in this country also consider the actions of Israel in Palestine disgusting;

 

 

(5) sends its condolences to the family of Aaron Bushnell, citing that his heroic action will be remembered by all justice-loving people across the world for a very long time.

 

 

The motion without notice, having not been agreed to, becomes a notice of motion.

SIVENATHI NONTSHINGA REGAINS INTERNATIONAL BOXING FEDERATION LIGHT FLYWEIGHT TITLE IN MEXICO

 

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

 

Mr N V XABA: Chair, I move without notice on behalf of the ANC:

 

 

That the House—

 

 

 

(1) congratulates Sivenathi “the special one” Nontshinga on regaining the International Boxing Federation, IBF, light flyweight title in a rematch when he stopped Adrian “Gatito” Curiel in the 10th round on Friday, 16 February 2024, in Mexico;

 

(2) notes that the “special one” Nontshinga became the first local boxer to lose a world title and reclaim it in an immediate rematch with Curiel who previously knocked him out in the second round in Monaco in November 2023;

(3) recalls that Nontshinga hit his opponent hard in round 10, forcing the referee to step in to wave the fight off, as the champion was in no condition to continue;

 

 

(4) acknowledges that the South African boxer displayed true character as he entered a champion's home town and reclaimed his title in front of 10 000 Mexican fans; and

 

 

(5) commends Sivenathi Nontshinga for raising the country's flag high and making the country proud.

 

 

Agreed to.

 

 

CALL ON GOVERNMENT TO INVESTIGATE KILLING OF ONE AND INJURING OF TWO UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG STUDENTS IN BRAAMFONTEIN

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

 

Ms Z MAJOZI: Chair, I move without notice on behalf of the IFP:

That the House—

 

 

 

(1) notes that two students from the University of Johannesburg were injured and one killed in a shooting in Braamfontein on Thursday afternoon;

 

 

(2) further notes that this took place during a drive-by shooting on the corner of Bertha and Jorissen streets in Braamfontein, Johannesburg on Thursday,

29 February 2024;

 

 

 

(3) acknowledges that unknown suspects shot and killed two men in a parked vehicle and during the shooting a university bus returning to residence after classes was caught in the crossfire, leading to two students being shot and one losing his life on the spot;

 

 

(4) further acknowledges that the deceased student was an 18-year-old second year male student;

 

(5) extends its deepest condolences to the families of the three people who lost their lives during the incident; and

(6) calls on the government to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this awful incident and ensure that confidence is restored in the community regarding their safety, and especially that of university students during their commute to and from campus, as that area services two big universities and other small institutions.

 

 

Agreed to.

 

 

 

DEATH OF JOHNNY THEUNISSEN IN MATJIESFONTEIN

 

 

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

Dr C P MULDER: Hon Chairperson, I move without notice on behalf of the FF Plus:

 

 

That the House—

 

 

 

(1) notes that with the death of Johnny Theunissen, the small town of Matjiesfontein, Western Cape has lost a big stalwart and master spirit who was also the central part of that little town;

(2) further notes that Johnny Theunissen died on Sunday,

 

3 March 2024 in hospital at the age of 56 after a battle with cancer;

 

(3) recognises that Johnny Theunissen, who was known for his wonderful sense of humour, his entertaining stories and his love for people, was the well-known cultural ambassador of the Karoo;

 

 

(4) acknowledges that everyone who has travelled on the N1 and who had the opportunity to stop at Matjiesfontein would have had a positive experience, with Johnny Theunissen behind the piano in the bar at the Lord Milner Hotel, where he led many sing-along evenings for tourists and locals who came to listen to and enjoy his company; and

 

 

(5) extends its deepest condolences to his family and friends.

 

Agreed to.

SOUTH AFRICAN MUSICIAN, TYLA LAURA SEETHAL, WINS HER FIRST GRAMMY AWARD

 

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

 

Ms K B TLHOMELANG: Acting Chairperson, I move without notice:

 

 

 

That the House -

 

 

(1) congratulates the South African musician, Tyla Laura Seethal, for winning her first Grammy Award at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Monday, 5 February 2024;

 

 

(2) notes that Tyla became the first winner of the newly introduced Best African Music Performance category, edging out fellow African stars, Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Olamide and Ayra Starr;

 

 

(3) recalls that South Africa had a notable presence at the Grammys, with Trevor Noah hosting the awards for the fourth time, and being nominated for Best Comedy Album;

(4) further recalls that Acapella group, Just 6, was nominated in the Best Arrangement, Instrumental or Acapella category, while Musa Keys was nominated for Best African Performance; and

 

 

(5) congratulates Tyla Seethal on her achievement and commends her for putting South Africa on the map.

 

 

I so move.

 

 

 

Agreed to.

 

 

 

REV KENNETH MESHOE’S 70TH BIRTHDAY

 

 

(Draft resolution)

 

 

 

Mr S N SWART: Acting Chairperson, I move without notice:

 

 

 

That the House -

 

 

 

(1) congratulates the ACDP’s president, Rev Kenneth Meshoe, who turned 70 year old on 18 January 2024;

(2) notes that Rev Meshoe started out as a teacher before embarking on a career as a pastor and a political leader;

 

 

(3) further notes that he founded the ACDP in December 1993, and except for a short time, has been a member of the National Assembly since 1994, serving on many different portfolio committees including Peace and International Relations and Co-operation;

 

 

(4) recognises that he

 

 

 

also appointed to serve as an Associate Member on

 

 

 

(5) 

 

 

 

president of the ACDP Women of Destiny, with the evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke, before starting the Hope of Glory Tabernacle, in Vosloorus, Gauteng, and then the ACDP; and

 

 

(6) thank him for his faithful service to the nation and wishes him well during his 70th year.

 

I so move.

 

 

 

The ACTING CHAIRPERSON (Mr Q R Dyanti): Are there any objections?

 

Mr M G E HENDRICKS: Please note the objection of Al Jama Ah

 

 

 

The ACTING CHAIRPERSON (Mr Q R Dyanti): Are you objecting on the 70 years?

 

 

Mr M G E HENDRICKS: Yes.

 

 

 

The ACTING CHAIRPERSON (Mr Q R Dyanti): Okay. We note the

 

objection on the 70 years achievement. The motion will be converted to a Notice of Motion.

 

NATIONAL TREASURY ALLOCATES R2,5 BILLION TO WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT’S RAPID SCHOOL BUILD PROGRAMME

(Draft resolution)

 

Ms A M VAN ZYL: Acting Chairperson, I move without notice:

 

 

 

That the House -

 

 

 

(1) notes the vote of confidence from National Treasury to the Western Cape education department’s Rapid School Build Programme with its allocation of

R2,5 billion over the next three years after the Western Cape education department applied for funding through the national Budget Facility for Infrastructure, BFI;

 

 

(2) recalls that this programme managed to build the Saxonsea Junior High School in a mere 65 days and also to build an additional 788 classrooms in the 2023 academic year;

 

(3) acknowledges that the budget cuts will have a negative impact on the completion of delayed infrastructure projects, which will be detrimental to learners and educators who must suffer the indignity and danger of receiving and imparting

quality education in classrooms built from mud or asbestos and who must relieve themselves in pit toilets;

 

 

(4) recognises that learners and teachers in the Western Cape are making the most of every opportunity of the R1,2 billion Back on Track programme, which is the largest learning recovery programme in the country and aims to support thousands of learners in Grades 4, 7, 8, 10 and 12 with extra classes on Saturdays and during the school holidays, and provide extra training to over 5 000 teachers in those grades; and

 

 

(5) calls on the Department of Basic Education to ensure that the budget cuts do not impact the completion of much-needed infrastructure projects, which will have a further negative impact on the provision of quality education in the Republic.

 

I so move.

 

 

 

Agreed to.

MR JULIUS SELLO MALEMA’S 43RD BIRTHDAY

 

(Draft resolution)

 

 

 

Adv B J MKHWEBANE: Acting Chairperson, I move without notice:

 

 

 

That the House -

 

 

 

(1) notes that 3 March marked the 43rd birthday of the president of the EFF, Mr Julius Sello Malema;

 

 

(2) further notes this birthday marked a year of growth for him personally, and also signifies the growth of political consciousness ... [Interjections.]

 

The ACTING CHAIRPERSON (Mr Q R Dyantyi): Hon Mkhwebane, please pause. The people behind you are making a lot of noise. You are drowning the speaker, please. Adv Mkhwebane, please proceed.

 

 

Adv B J MKHWEBANE: Acting Chairperson, I move without notice:

 

 

 

That the House -

(1) notes that 3 March marked the 43rd birthday of the president of the EFF, Julius Sello Malema;

 

 

(2) further notes this birthday marked a year of growth for him personally, and also signifies the growth of political consciousness he has managed to help develop in the country for many years, and in the past 10 years in particular;

 

(3) acknowledges that president Julius Malema has contributed immensely to the politics of this country, helped strengthen constitutional democracy and has provided a platform for the development and nurturing of diverse political views in the country;

 

 

(4) further acknowledges that his unflinching Pan- Africanist approach to politics has endeared him to millions in this country, in the continent and across the world; and

 

(5) wishes president Malema a delightful year of growth and success. [moshabi.]

I so move.

 

 

 

Agreed to.

 

 

 

THE ACTING CHAIRPERSON (Mr Q R Dyantyi): Thank you, hon members. Mamu’Khawula, you were not asked to rise.

 

 

Agreed to.

 

 

CONDOLENCES TO THE PASSING OF TWO SOUTH AFRICAN MILITARY SOLDIERS AND INJURY OF THREE OTHERS ON DRC MISSION

 

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

Mr J J MAAKE: Chairperson, I move without notice:

 

 

 

That the House-

 

 

 

(1) notes with deep sadness the passing of two military soldiers. And the injury of three by motor bombing the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, February the 15th, 2024;

(2) acknowledges that the soldiers were part of the troops sent by South Africa as part of its contribution to a force deployed by the Southern African Regional Bloc, Southern African Development Community, SADC; to help Congo fight rebel groups in its restive eastern region;

 

 

(3) understands that the injured were taken to the nearest hospital in Goma for medical attention;

 

 

(4) conveys its deepest condolences to the families and colleagues of the disease; and

 

 

(5) wishes the injured a speedy recover.

 

 

Agreed to.

 

 

 

CONDOLENCES TO THE PASSING OF SHAFAT AHMED KHAN

 

 

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

 

Mr A M SHAIK EMAM: Chairperson, I move without notice:

That the House-

 

 

 

(1) notes the untimely passing of Shafat Ahmed Khan, a well-known and recognized community leader who served the community at large with the highest levels, of ethics and values;

 

 

(2) further note that Mr Khan hosted daily show on various media platforms, including Sirius FM with over one million listenership, Al Ansaar and Markaz Sahaba including others;

 

 

(3) acknowledges that Mr Khan dedicated his entire life saving underprivileged communities and the media fraternity;

 

(4) further acknowledges that his untimely death leaves a great void in the media fraternity and in the community that he supported;

 

 

(5) appreciates that he conducted himself to the highest levels of integrity without fear or favour;

(6) recognizes that he was born in Clairwood in the late 70s, in a family house on the premises of factory owned by his maternal grandfather, he schooled till matric at Isipingo and did a journalism ... [Inaudible.] ...;

 

 

(7) further appreciates that he also studied Bachelor of Arts, BA degree through University of South Africa, UNISA;

 

 

(8) recognizes that he wrote many new ... [Inaudible.]

... of articles before joining Ambadi that at the Islamic Propagation Centre International as editor of Al Buran;

 

 

(9) further recognizes that he did broadcasting and [Inaudible.] ...;

 

(10) further appreciates that he later formed the Muslim Siemens Institute and published a monthly magazine, The Alvarado Sailors, he initiated the radio programs on three other media stations;

(11) further notes that bemoaned the fact that Indian community grew so far apart, yet were so united as Muslim, Hindu, Christian children in the 60s and 70s;

 

 

(12) further acknowledges that he broke the law, he married a white woman when it was prohibited, a month later the law was abolished, he was a brave man; and

 

 

(13) further appreciates that the NFP call on this hon House to extend his deepest condolences to his wife

... [Inaudible.] ... his daughter Taskin Khan and his son Mohammed Siraj Khan may almighty God Allah grant him the highest abode in heaven.

 

Agreed to.

 

 

 

CONDOLENCE MOTION TO EIGHT ANC SUPPORTERS WHO DIED IN A BUS CRASH IN KWAZULU- NATAL

 

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

 

Mr S M DLAMINI: Chairperson, I move without notice:

That the House-

 

 

 

(1) notes with great sadness, the tragic death of eight ANC members from Mpumalanga province in a bus accident that happened at around 5am in Paul Pietersburg under the eDumbe Local Municipality in Zululand on Sunday, 25 February 2024;

 

 

(2) also notes the deceased were returning from the ANC’s rally highly successful launch of its election

manifesto - Mayihlome Rally 2024, in Durban when the

 

 

 

 

(3) scores of other bus occupants sustained injuries, with four being critical, and all were taken to a local hospital;

 

(4) understands that the cause of the accident is not yet known, and the team of experts is deployed to assist with the forensic investigation;

(5) looks forward to the swift speeding up of the process of the investigation fully to enable the families to have closure; and

 

 

(6) conveys its condolences to the ANC and all affected families and wishes those who sustained injuries a speedy recovery.

 

 

Agreed to.

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO TREVOR NOAH ON HIS EMMY WIN

 

 

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

Ms B N DLULANE: Chairperson, I move without notice:

 

 

 

That the House-

 

 

 

(1) congratulates South African comedian Trevor Noah and the team for “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” for their Emmy award for outstanding variety talk series during the 75th Emmy Award, on Monday, 15 January 2024;

(2) understands that Noah is the first black person to win in the category, which the comedian called an "honour";

 

 

(3) acknowledges that this is Noah’s second Emmy, with The Daily Show winning the award for outstanding short-form variety series in 2017; and

 

 

(4) wishes him more success in his future endeavours.

 

 

Agreed to.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR RODRIQUES ‘STILLKNOCKS’ DUPLESSIS FOR BECOMING UFC MIDDLE WEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

 

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

 

Mr J N DEVILLIERS: Chairperson, I move without notice:

 

 

 

That the House-

 

 

 

(1) notes that on 21 January 2024, Mr Rodriques ‘Stillknocks’ Duplessis became the Ultimate Fighting

Championship, UFC middle weight champion of the world;

 

 

(2) acknowledges that Mr Duplessis is the first ever South African to become a UFC world champion;

 

 

(3) recognises that Mr Duplessis is a fierce patriot that promotes South Africa on an international stage at every possible opportunity;

 

 

(4) recalls that despite this historic achievement, the President of the Republic, Mr M C Ramaphosa, is yet to congratulate or acknowledge Mr Duplessis’s World Championship title win;

 

 

(5) congratulates Mr Duplessis on this remarkable achievement and wishes him well in future competitions; and

 

(6) calls for the continued support of Mr Duplessis as he defends his title in future and proudly inspires South Africans and international fans around the world.

The CHAIRPERSON (Mr Q R Dyantyi): The motion without notice is not agreed to and becomes a notice of a motion.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO HABIBIA SIDDIQUE MUSLIM BRIGADE

 

 

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

 

Mr M G E HENDRICKS: Chairperson, I move without notice:

 

 

That the House-

 

 

(1) notes on the 29th of February 2024, Habibia Siddique Muslim Brigade as convention 70th anniversary with the

... [Inaudible.] ... prayers held at the Arabia Sufi Mosque ... [Inaudible.] ... estate, in Cape Town;

 

(2) further notes that information of the brigade was initiated by the late Maulana Mohammad Abdul Alim Sadiqi, a respected leader in the global community;

 

 

(3) further recognizes the brigade, also known as a Muslim Pipe Band, was officially launched at the Habibia Mosque in 1954;

(4) recognizes that brigade melodious sounds continue through the streets of the Cape Flats, including Mitchell, Delph, Bonteheuwel;

 

 

(5) acknowledges the brigade future events, called 19th October 2024, the month in which the brigade was formed, that Parliament exchanged a congratulatory message to the brigade.

 

 

Agreed to.

 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

 

 

 

(Draft Resolution)

 

 

Ms S T MANELI: Chairperson, I move without notice:

 

 

 

That the House-

 

 

 

(1) notes that International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on the 8th of March and makes a call to action for accelerating women’s equality;

(2) believes that IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people;

 

 

(3) also understands that the theme for this year “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”, and take a stand with us using the hashtag #InvestInWomen;

 

 

(4) further understands that the theme for UN Women’s Day 2024 is aligned with the demands of the International Day for the elimination of violence against Women 2023: ending gender-based violence through adequate funding; and

 

(5) calls on us all to unite to transform challenges into opportunities and shape a better a future for all!

 

 

Agreed to

 

 

 

NOTICES OF MOTION

 

 

 

Mr S H MBUYANE: Chair, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the ANC:

That the House debates building our industries to achieve an inclusive economy.

 

 

Ms K L KHAKHAU: Acting Chair, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the DA:

 

 

That the House debates the state of the South African higher education system after 30 years of democratic governance.

 

 

Ms L H ARRIES: I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the EFF:

 

 

That the House debates the compromise the SA Social Security Agency, SASSA, online system Social Relief Distress Grant, SRD Grant, applications and changing of personal details as this system is an easy system for criminal and fraudulent activity.

 

The ACTING HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mr Q R Dyantyi): Just pause, hon Marais? Arries, you had to sit when you are done with ...

Thank you.

Mr C N MALEMATJA: I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the ANC:

 

 

That the House debates advancing industrialisation as a driver of economic transformation.

 

 

Mr P A VAN STADEN: Acting Chairperson, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the FF Plus:

 

 

That the House debates the urgent employment of doctors in the public health sector, plans to eradicate problems within appointments and takes urgent measures to combat these problems.

 

 

Thank you.

 

 

Ms M L PIETERSEN: Acting Chair, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the ANC:

 

 

That the House debates promoting and monitoring employment equity to ensure that black people, women and

persons with disabilities are represented in the public and private sectors.

 

 

Mr S N SWART: Acting Chair, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the ACDP:

 

 

That the House debates ...

 

 

The ACTING HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mr Q R Dyantyi): There is a member here on the floor who has started. So, are you in a contest.

 

 

Mr S N SWART: Allow the member on the floor, Chair. Thank you.

 

 

The ACTING HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mr Q R Dyantyi): Go ahead, hon Sukers.

 

Ms M E SUKERS: I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the ACDP:

That the House debates the state of physical and psychological resources to deal with violence and abuse against children.

 

 

Mr K P SITHOLE: Hon Chair?

 

 

 

The ACTING HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mr Q R Dyantyi): Yes.

 

 

 

IsiZulu:

Mnu K P SITHOLE: Inkatha ibicela ukuba nesikhathi sokukhuluma ngoba sixakwe ukugcimakonga kwagesi la. (Translation of isiZulu paragraph follows.)

 

 

[Mr K P SITHOLE: The IPF requests an opportunity to speak, because we are facing a load shedding challenge here.]

 

The ACTING HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mr Q R Dyantyi): Okay, go ahead. I will give you the opportunity.

 

 

IsiZulu:

Mnu K P SITHOLE: Angithokoze kuwe, Sihlalo, egameni le-IFP sicela ukuthi kumhlangano oyolandela –

(1) sixoxe kabanzi ngesimo semigwaqo esikhona e-Gauteng nasezweni lonke kanye nesimo semigwaqo esikhona e-Free State naseMpumalanga nase-North West. Ngithokoza kakhulu. Ngiyabonga.

(Translation of isiZulu paragraph follows.)

 

 

 

[Mr K P SITHOLE: Thank you, Chairperson. At the next sitting of the House, the IFP proposes-

 

(1) a thorough debate on the state of the roads in Gauteng and in the country in general, particularly in the Free State, Mpumalanga and the North West. Thank you very much. Thank you.]

 

 

Ms H ISMAIL: Acting Chairperson, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the DA:

 

 

That the House debates the social and economic impact of the collapsing water infrastructure in Gauteng.

Mr V GERICKE: Chairperson, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the EFF:

 

 

That the House debates employment and business opportunities for the youth in South Africa, millions of school leavers and graduates are currently siting at home without hope of an opportunity, government has the responsibility to include the youth in its programmes, employment and economic opportunities.

 

 

Ms A S HLONGO: Chair, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the ANC:

 

 

That the House debates strengthening comprehensive social security.

 

 

Thank you.

 

 

 

Mr A M SHAIK EMAM: Chairperson, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the NFP:

That the House deliberate and resolve to ensure that all procurement on tenders awarded at local level be advertised for transparency purposes with the names of companies, directors value of contracts and itemise billing monthly to ensure that there is greater transparency and prevent corruption.

 

 

Ms N H MASEKO-JELE: Acting Chair, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the ANC:

 

 

That the House debates building on the foundation of the 30th of freedom.

 

 

Ms N H MASEKO-JELE: Acting Chair, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the ANC:

 

That the House debates addressing South Africa’s inner- city housing challenges and rooting out acts of criminality in accommodation that goes with it.

Ms V VAN DYK: Acting Chair, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the DA:

 

 

That the House debates the impact of loadshedding on South Africa’s economic growth prospects.

 

 

Mr M G E HENDRICKS: Acting Chair, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of Al-Jama-ah:

 

 

That the House debates the fiscal policy and other policies must provide full employment in South Africa and such fully employment must make provision for decent work in terms of the condition and decent work South Africa signed with the international labour organisation and where President Roger Dalam received the first annual award and Comrade Winnie Mandela received the second annual award.

 

 

Thank you.

Ms A GELA: Acting Chair, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House, I shall move on behalf of the ANC:

 

 

That the House debates investing in the capability of the people by improving access to and the equality of education and health.

 

 

IsiXhosa:

 

USIHLALO WENDLU OBAMBELEYO (Mnu Q R Dyantyi): Malungu ahloniphekileyo, ndicela niphakame nilinde uSihlalo oza kukhatshwa yiMeyisi

 

 

The House Adjourned at 16:03.

 

 

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