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Tuesday, 18 November 2014]
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No 32—2014] FIRST SESSION, FIFTH PARLIAMENT
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OF
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
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TUESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2014
1.
The House met at 10:01.
2.
The Deputy Speaker took the Chair and requested members to observe a
moment of silence for prayer or meditation.
3.
[10:02] Mr M U Kalako, on behalf of the Chief Whip of the Majority Party,
moved: That the House, notwithstanding the hours of sitting as provided for
in Rule 23(2), condones its starting time of 10:00 today.
4.
[10:03] Mr M U Kalako, on behalf of the Chief Whip of the Majority Party,
moved: That the House, notwithstanding Rule 29, agrees to the order of
business as reflected on the Order Paper.
5.
FIRST ORDER [10:04]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Standing Committee on Finance on Statistics South Africa (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 6 November 2014, p 2823).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Motion agreed to.
Report accordingly adopted.
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[Tuesday, 18 November 2014
SECOND ORDER [10:05]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Standing Committee on Finance on National Treasury (Announcements,
Tablings and Committee Reports, 6 November 2014, p 2836).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Inkatha
Freedom Party, Economic Freedom Fighters and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters
dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
7.
THIRD ORDER [10:17]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Communications (Announcements, Tablings and
Committee Reports, 6 November 2014, p 2857).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters and
Freedom Front Plus dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
8.
FOURTH ORDER [10:27]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Police on Independent Police Investigative
Directorate (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports,
4 November 2014, p 2737).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters, Freedom Front Plus and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to.
Report accordingly adopted.
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FIFTH ORDER [10:38]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Police on South African Police Services
(Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 4 November 2014,
p 2677).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters, Freedom Front Plus, African National Congress and
Inkatha Freedom Party.
Motion agreed to.
Report accordingly adopted.
10.
SIXTH ORDER [10:51]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Tourism (Announcements, Tablings and Committee
Reports, 3 November 2014, p 2611).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Inkatha
Freedom Party, Economic Freedom Fighters and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
11.
SEVENTH ORDER [10:58]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (Announcements,
Tablings and Committee Reports, 31 October 2014, p 2582).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters and African National Congress.
Division demanded.
House divided.
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[Tuesday, 18 November 2014
AYES – 206: Abrahams, B L; Adams, P E; Adams, F; Basson, J V; Bekwa,
S D; Beukman, F; Bhengu, P; Bhengu, F; Bhengu, N R; Bilankulu, N K;
Bongo, B T; Bonhomme, T J; Booi, M S; Boroto, M G; Buthelezi, M G;
Capa, R N; Capa, N; Carrim, Y I; Cele, B H; Cele, M A; Chabane, O C;
Chikunga, L S; Chohan, F I; Chueu, M P; Coleman, E M; Cronin, J P;
Cwele, S C; Davies, R H; Dirks, M A; Dlamini-Dubazana, Z S; Dlodlo, A;
Dlomo, B J; Dlulane, B N; Dunjwa, M L; Esterhuizen, J A; Faku, Z C;
Filtane, M L W; Fubbs, J L; Gamede, D D; Gcwabaza, N E; Gigaba, K M N;
Gina, N; Godi, N T; Goqwana, M B; Gordhan, P J; Gumede, D M; Hlengwa,
M; Holomisa, B H; Jafta, S M; Johnson, M; Jonas, M H; Kalako, M U;
Kekana, P S; Kekana, C D; Kekana, M D; Kekana, E; Kenye, T E; Khoarai,
L P; Khosa, D H; Khoza, T Z M; Khoza, M B; Khunou, N P; Kilian, J D;
Kota-Fredricks, Z A; Lesoma, R M M; Letsatsi-Duba, D B; Loliwe, F S;
Luyenge, Z; Luzipo, S; Maake, J J; Mabasa, X; Mabe, B P; Mabija, L;
Mabilo, S P; Mabudafhasi, T R; Madella, A F; Madlopha, C Q; Maesela, P;
Mafolo, M V; Mafu, N N; Magadla, N W; Magadzi, D P; Magwanishe, G;
Mahambehlala, T; Mahlalela, A F; Mahlangu, J L; Mahlangu, D G;
Mahlobo, M D; Maila, M S A; Majeke, C N; Majola, F Z; MakhubelaMashele, L S; Makhubele, Z S; Makondo, T; Malgas, H H; Maluleke, J M;
Manana, D P; Manana, M N S; Mandela, Z M D; Mantashe, P T; MapisaNqakula, N N; Mapulane, M P; Martins, B A D; Masehela, E K M; Maseko,
L M; Mashatile, S P; Mashego-Dlamini, K C; Mashile, B L; Masondo, N A;
Masuku, M B; Masutha, T M; Mathale, C C; Mathebe, D H; Matlala, M H;
Matshoba, M O; Matsimbi, C; Mavunda, R T; Maxegwana, C H M;
Mchunu, S; Mdakane, M R; Memela, T C; Mfeketo, N C; Mjobo, L N;
Mkongi, B M; Mmemezi, H M Z; Mmola, M P; Mmusi, S G; Mncwabe, S
C; Mncwango, M A; Mnganga - Gcabashe, L A; Mnguni, P J; Mnguni, D;
Mnisi, N A; Mogotsi, V P; Mokoto, N R; Molebatsi, M A; Moloi-Moropa, J
C; Morutoa, M R; Mosala, I; Mothapo, M R M; Motimele, M S; Motshekga,
M S; Mphethi, S S A; Mpontshane, A M; Mpumlwana, L K B; Msimanga, C
T; Mthembu, N; Mthethwa, E N; Mthethwa, E M; Mudau, A M; Muthambi,
A F; Nchabeleng, M E; Ndaba, C N; Ndabeni-Abrahams, S T; Ndongeni, N;
Nel, A C; Nesi, B A; Ngcobo, B T; Ngwenya-Mabila, P C; Nkadimeng, M
F; Nkomo, S J; Nobanda, G N; November, N T; Nqakula, C; Ntombela, M L
D; Ntshayisa, L M; Nyalungu, R E; Phosa, Y N; Pikinini, I A; PilaneMajake, M C C; Radebe, B A; Radebe, G S; Ralegoma, S M; Ramatlakane,
L; Ramokhoase, T R J E; Rantho, D Z; Raphuti, D D; Semenya, M R;
September, C C; Shabangu, S; Shaik Emam, A M; Sibande, M P; Singh, N;
Sisulu, L N; Sithole, K P; Siwela, E K; Skosana, J J; Skwatsha, M; Smith, V
G; Surty, M E; Tleane, S A; Tobias, T V; Tom, X S; Tongwane, T M A;
Tseke, G K; Tseli, R M; Tsoleli, S P; Tsotetsi, D R; v R Koornhof, N J J;
Van Der Merwe, L L; Van Rooyen, D D D; Van Schalkwyk, S R; Xasa, T;
Xego-Sovita, S T; Yengeni, L E; Zokwana, S.
NOES – 93: America, D; Atkinson, P G; Bagraim, M; Baker, T E;
Balindlela, Z B N; Basson, L J; Bergman, D; Bhanga, B M; Boshoff, H S;
Bozzoli, B; Brauteseth, T J; Breytenbach, G; Cardo, M J; Carter, D; Chance,
R W T; De Freitas, M S F; De Kock, K; Dreyer, A M; Esau, S; Figg, M J;
Gana, S M; George, D T; Greyling, L W; Grootboom, G A; Hadebe, T Z;
Hill-Lewis, G G; Hoosen, M H; Horn, W; Hunsinger, C H H; James, L V;
Jongbloed, Z; Joseph, B D; Kalyan, S V; Khawula, M S; Khoza, N P;
Kohler, D; Kopane, S P; Kruger, H C C; Krumbock, G R; Lees, R A;
Lekota, M G P; Lorimer, J R B; Lotriet, A; Louw, E N; Lovemore, A T;
Mackay, G; Macpherson, D W; Madisha, W M; Maimane, M A; Majola, T
R; Malatsi, M S; Marais, S J F; Marais, E J; Masango, S J; Mashabela, N R;
Matiase, N S; Matlhoko, A M; Matsepe, C D; Matshobeni, A; Maynier, D J;
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Mbatha, M S; Mbhele, Z N; Mc Gluwa, J J; Mcloughlin, A R; Mhlongo, T
W; Michael, N W A; Mileham, K J; Mokgalapa, S; Motau, S C; Nqweniso,
N V; Ollis, I M; Redelinghuys, M H; Robinson, D; Ross, D C; Selfe, J;
Shinn, M R; Sonti, N P; Stander, T; Steenhuisen, J H; Steyn, A; Stubbe, D J;
Tarabella Marchesi, N I; Twala, D L; Van Damme, P T; Van Der Walt, D;
Van Der Westhuizen, A P; Van Dyk, V; Volmink, H C; Vos, J; Walters, T C
R; Waters, M; Whitfield, A G; Wilson, E R.
ABSTAIN – 1: Alberts, A.
Motion agreed to.
Report accordingly adopted.
12.
EIGHTH ORDER [11:13]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report
of Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services
(Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 31 October 2014,
p 2519).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters, National Freedom Party, Inkatha Freedom Party and
African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
13.
NINTH ORDER [11:24]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on Department of
Correctional Services (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports,
31 October 2014, p 2499).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
14.
TENTH ORDER [11:26]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of Portfolio
Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on Department of Justice
and Constitutional Development, National Prosecuting Authority, Legal
Aid South Africa, Special Investigating Unit, South African Human
Rights Commission and Public Protector (Announcements, Tablings and
Committee Reports, 31 October 2014, p 2436).
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There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters, National Freedom Party, Inkatha Freedom Party and
African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters and Democratic Alliance
dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
15.
ELEVENTH ORDER [11:37]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Health (Announcements, Tablings and Committee
Reports, 31 October 2014, p 2415).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters,
National Freedom Party, Democratic Alliance, Inkatha Freedom Party and
African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
16.
TWELFTH ORDER [11:48]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration on Department
of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation and National Youth
Development Agency (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports,
30 October 2014, p 2388).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Inkatha
Freedom Party, Economic Freedom Fighters, National Freedom Party and
African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters,
Congress of the People and Freedom Front Plus dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
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THIRTEENTH ORDER [12:03]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration on Department
of Public Service and Administration, Public Service Commission,
National School of Government and Centre for Public Service
Innovation (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 30 October
2014, p 2368).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters,
Inkatha Freedom Party and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
18.
FOURTEENTH ORDER [12:13]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development (Announcements,
Tablings and Committee Reports, 30 October 2014, p 2342).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, National
Freedom Party, United Democratic Movement and African National
Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
19.
FIFTEENTH ORDER [12:24]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources (Announcements, Tablings and
Committee Reports, 30 October 2014, p 2299).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters,
Democratic Alliance, Inkatha Freedom Party, National Freedom Party and
African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
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[Tuesday, 18 November 2014
SIXTEENTH ORDER [12:36]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 30 October 2014,
p 2284).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters, National Freedom Party, Inkatha Freedom Party,
Congress of the People and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
21.
SEVENTEENTH ORDER [12:52]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Economic Development (Announcements, Tablings
and Committee Reports, 29 October 2014, p 2230).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters,
Democratic Alliance and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters
dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
BUSINESS SUSPENDED AT 13:05 AND RESUMED AT 14:06.
22.
[14:07] The Speaker made a statement following the events that happened in
the House on Thursday, 13 November 2014:
Hon members, one of the main constitutional functions of the National
Assembly is that it provides a national forum for the public consideration of
issues. The House is currently made up of 13 different parties and it follows
therefore that the engagement and debate will be vigorous, robust and even
tough at times, particularly when members differ on matters that are
significant to them.
The Constitution determines that members have freedom of speech in the
Assembly and its committees, subject only to the Constitution and the rules
and orders that the House imposes on itself. Any limitations that you as the
House have placed on your jealously guarded freedom of speech is there for
the sole purpose of preventing the House from being impeded in, or
prevented from, going about the important business it has in the interests of
all the people of this country.
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What transpired in the House on Thursday is not something that we are
proud of, and we should all do our utmost to prevent any possibility of its
recurrence.
Hon members, the Leader of Government Business has briefed the Presiding
Officers on the meeting he had with the leaders of political parties earlier
today about matters that affect Parliament.
Following that meeting, a committee consisting of the Leader of
Government Business and leaders of parties represented in Parliament has
been established to lead a political process to address our current
engagement in Parliament.
One of the agreements reached is that the processes in respect of earlier
disruptions in the House will be held in abeyance until the committee has
completed its work. That also includes outstanding rulings.
I wish to express my appreciation for the steps that are being taken to attend
to these matters. This institution is critical and we need to work together to
ensure that it contributes fully to deepening and strengthening our
democracy.
23.
EIGHTEENTH ORDER [14:09]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Labour (Announcements, Tablings and Committee
Reports, 29 October 2014, p 2211).
There was no debate.
The Chief Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters,
Democratic Alliance and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
24.
NINETEENTH ORDER [14:14]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Public Works (Announcements, Tablings and
Committee Reports, 29 October 2014, p 2177).
There was no debate.
The Chief Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the Report be adopted.
Motion agreed to.
Report accordingly adopted.
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TWENTIETH ORDER [14:15]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Energy (Announcements, Tablings and Committee
Reports, 28 October 2014, p 2100).
There was no debate.
The Chief Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters and Democratic Alliance
dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
26.
TWENTY FIRST ORDER [14:25]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Performance of Department
of Basic Education for 2013/14 financial year (Announcements, Tablings
and Committee Reports, 28 October 2014, p 2038).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, United
Democratic Movement, Economic Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party
and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
27.
TWENTY SECOND ORDER [14:38]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry (Announcements, Tablings and
Committee Reports, 27 October 2014, p 1942).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters
dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
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TWENTY THIRD ORDER [14:48]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 27 October 2014, p 1901).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters,
Inkatha Freedom Party and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
29.
TWENTY FOURTH ORDER [14:56]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training on Performance of
Department of Higher Education and Training and Entities for 2013/14
financial year (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports,
27 October 2014, p 1856).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters,
Democratic Alliance and Inkatha Freedom Party.
Motion agreed to.
Report accordingly adopted.
30.
TWENTY FIFTH ORDER [15:06]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on Performance of Department of
Home Affairs and entities for 2013/14 financial year (Announcements,
Tablings and Committee Reports, 27 October 2014, p 1828).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters,
Inkatha Freedom Party, National Freedom Party and African National
Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
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[Tuesday, 18 November 2014
TWENTY SIXTH ORDER [15:20]
Consideration of Budgetary Review Recommendation Report of Portfolio
Committee on Transport (Announcements, Tablings and Committee
Reports, 24 October 2014, p 1794).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters,
Democratic Alliance, Inkatha Freedom Party, National Freedom Party and
African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
32.
TWENTY SEVENTH ORDER [15:27]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements (Announcements, Tablings and
Committee Reports, 24 October 2014, p 1767).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
33.
TWENTY EIGHTH ORDER [15:43]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation on Performance of
Department of Sport and Recreation, Boxing South Africa and South
African Institute for Drug-free Sport for 2014/2015 financial year
(Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 29 October 2014,
p 2145).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters,
Democratic Alliance, Inkatha Freedom Party, United Democratic Movement
and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
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TWENTY NINTH ORDER [15:53]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises (Announcements, Tablings and
Committee Reports, 24 October 2014, p 1672).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Inkatha Freedom Party,
Economic Freedom Fighters, Democratic Alliance, United Democratic
Movement and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters and Democratic Alliance
dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
35.
THIRTIETH ORDER [16:04]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 24 October 2014, p 1645).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Economic Freedom Fighters,
Democratic Alliance, United Democratic Movement and African National
Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
36.
THIRTY FIRST ORDER [16:14]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 24 October 2014, p 1612).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters, United Democratic Movement, Inkatha Freedom Party
and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
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[Tuesday, 18 November 2014
THIRTY SECOND ORDER [16:27]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology on Performance of
Department of Science and Technology for 2013/14 financial year
(Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 23 October 2014,
p 1587).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
38.
THIRTY THIRD ORDER [16:35]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation (Announcements, Tablings
and Committee Reports, 23 October 2014, p 1566).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
39.
THIRTY FOURTH ORDER [16:48]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs (Announcements, Tablings
and Committee Reports, 23 October 2014, p 1547).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
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THIRTY FIFTH ORDER [16:56]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Women in the Presidency (Announcements,
Tablings and Committee Reports, 23 October 2014, p 1506).
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
41.
THIRTY SIXTH ORDER [17:08]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Arts and Culture on Performance of Department
of Arts and Culture for 2013/14 financial year (Announcements, Tablings
and Committee Reports, 23 October 2014, p 1490).
There was no debate.
The Chief Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
42.
THIRTY SEVENTH ORDER [17:22]
Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of
Portfolio Committee on Social Development on Performance of
Department of Social Development and entities for 2013/14 financial
year (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 22 October 2014,
p 1411).
There was no debate.
Mr M U Kalako moved: that the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Inkatha Freedom Party,
Economic Freedom Fighters and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Report accordingly adopted.
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43.
[17:30]Notices of motion.
44.
[17:36] Mr B A Radebe moved without notice: That the House (1)
notes that it was a satisfying weekend for South African sports with
Bafana Bafana, the Springboks and the Proteas winning their matches;
(2)
recalls that the successful weekend began with Bafana Bafana beating
Sudan 2-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, booking a spot
in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations;
(3)
further recalls that Saturday also saw the Springboks beat England
31-28 at Twickenham to register their 12th straight test win over their
rivals;
(4)
recognises that on Sunday, the Proteas levelled the five–match One
Day International series against Australia through a three-wicket
victory in the second One Day International in Perth; and
(5)
congratulates Bafana Bafana, Amabhokobhoko and the Proteas, the
bunch of winners, for their sterling performance and for making South
Africa proud.
Agreed to.
45.
Ms A Matshobeni moved without notice: That the House (1)
notes that yesterday the Johannesburg mass taxi strike began against
e-tolls and the failure of the Government to provide permits to taxi
operators;
(2)
further notes that the taxi strike left thousands of Gauteng commuters
stranded without transport;
(3)
acknowledges that striking taxi operators are demanding a dedicated
lane similar to that of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system;
(4)
further acknowledges that several Rea Vaya routes were affected;
(5)
recognises that taxi operators claim that they received phone calls and
invoices threatening legal action if they do not pay e-tolls despite the
Government’s commitment to exempt them from paying;
(6)
recalls that despite the assurance by MEC for transport in Gauteng,
matriculants tweeted yesterday morning that they were stranded;
(7)
further recognises that taxi operators blocked parts of the N12 east
and M1 north highways near the Southgate Shopping Centre this
morning leaving thousands of other motorists stranded;
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(8)
believes that taxis resumed operations today on condition that the
Government responds to their demands within the given period;
(9)
further believes that e-tolls are widely opposed by motorists in
Gauteng;
(10) recommends that the Department of Transport in Gauteng should
speedily award taxi permits and that SANRAL scrap the unpopular etolls;
(11) condemns the alleged abuse of police for using charges to intimidate
collective action by organised taxi operators; and
(12) reaffirms the constitutional right to protest without intimidation.
Agreed to.
46.
Mr P G Moteka moved without notice: That the House (1)
notes that last Saturday was the beginning of the racist festival in the
central city of Gouda Netherlands South of Holland, which is a reenactment of the arrival of Saint Nicholas, bringing presents for
children, assisted by his helper “Black Pete”, who is invariably played
by a white person with a blackened face;
(2)
further notes that police arrested 90 protesters against the racist black
face or "Black Pete" following a clash at a traditional Dutch festival;
(3)
condemns the utterance by Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who is quoted
as saying "everyone can talk about Black Pete's colour but you can't
disturb a children's party like that", as part of commanding blacks how
to react to racism;
(4)
commends the hundreds of protesters who protested against the Dutch
racist ritual; and
(5)
further condemns the arrest of protesters and the reinforcement of
white racist stereotypes about black people.
Agreed to.
47.
Ms D R Tsotesi moved without notice: That the House (1)
notes that internationally acclaimed South African designer, David
Tlale, received the Fashion Designer of the Year award from Applause
magazine on Saturday, 15 November 2014, at Lincoln Centre’s
Gerald W Lynch Theatre at John Jay College in New York;
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(2)
further notes that the award was previously bestowed on Angelique
Kidjo, Les Nubians and Liya Kebede, to honour top-performing
Africans, who are making their mark on the world stage;
(3)
recalls that Tlale also received yet another honour, the African Icon of
Hope Award, during the African Fashion and Design Week in
Nigeria;
(4)
believes that these awards validates his hard work and takes his brand
to new heights;
(5)
further believes that he is an inspiration to upcoming young South
African designers; and
(6)
congratulates David Tlale for the awards as well as for flying the
South African flag high.
Agreed to.
48.
Mr M U Kalako moved without notice: That the House (1)
notes that on Friday, 14 November 2014, renowned heart surgeon
Marius Barnard, brother of the late famous Christiaan Barnard, died at
his Hermanus home following a long battle with prostate cancer;
(2)
further notes that Marius helped his brother, Christiaan Barnard to
perform the world's first heart transplant, cementing his place in
medical history;
(3)
acknowledges that he kicked off his career as a general physician in
Zimbabwe and in 1966, he joined the department of cardio thoracic
surgery in Cape Town, where he went on to become a member of the
first heart transplant team;
(4)
further acknowledges that he received a litany of awards for his
contributions to medicine around the world; and
(5)
conveys its condolences to his wife, son and two daughters.
Agreed to.
49.
Ms N R Mashabela moved without notice: That the House (1)
notes that Post Office workers have been on strike for four months,
calling for an end to casual work and an 8% salary increase;
(2)
further notes that the industrial action affects mostly the poor, who
rely on the services of South African Postal Services;
(3)
acknowledges that the demands by workers for a living wage is a
legitimate demand, including the end to casual employment;
(4)
further acknowledges the net-loss of R172,6 million and the decline in
state subsidy; and
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encourages the end of temporary workers with immediate effect, an
increase in salaries and the employment of full-time employees.
Agreed to.
50.
Prof N M Khubisa moved without notice: That the House (1)
notes that Nontsindiso Tshazi-Kunene, head of search and rescue at
the South African Maritime Safety Authority, has made history by
becoming the first female tug master and marine pilot;
(2)
further notes that through her determination and hard work,
Nontsindiso has occupied various critical positions like the ones of a
harbour master in East London, which she occupied in 2007 and in
2009, and she became the Head of the Maritime Rescue Coordination
Centre, which provides assistance and relief to the distressed vessels
at sea;
(3)
recalls that she did her grade 12 at Sidelile High School at Magabheni
township in KwaZulu-Natal and later completed her studies as a tug
master and marine pilot in the Netherlands after graduating in
Maritime Studies from the Durban University of Technology in
KwaZulu-Natal, where after she secured the job of first female tug
master and pilot in Richards Bay;
(4)
commends Transnet for offering the first bursary, which opened many
opportunities for her and other women of our country; and
(5)
congratulates Nontsindiso and wishes her all the best in her career as
she is indeed a role model and trendsetter.
Agreed to.
51.
Mr S C Mncwabe moved without notice: That the House (1)
notes that acclaimed South African actress, Bubu Mazibuko, has been
honoured by being included in the international awards panel for the
annual Emmy Awards;
(2)
further notes that Bubu Mazibuko has been judging the South African
film and television awards for several years, and in doing so, has
earned international respect for her insight into the film and television
industry; and
(3)
congratulates Bubu Mazibuko on the honour bestowed upon her and
wishes her well for the challenge ahead.
Agreed to.
52.
Ms S J Nkomo moved without notice: That the House (1)
recognises that 16 November commemorates 154 years since the
arrival of the Indian community in South Africa, who first arrived in
South Africa in November 1860;
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(2)
acknowledges the hardships, spirit and courage of Indian forefathers
and mothers, who have travelled to a new land, South Africa and the
many challenges they had to overcome;
(3)
further recognises the great contribution that the Indian community
has made to our socio-economic development and cultural diversity;
and
(4)
applauds their tireless efforts at integrated social cohesion and nation
building under the flag of a united South Africa, the Rainbow Nation.
Agreed to.
53.
Mr M S Malatsi moved without notice: That the House (1)
notes that South African boxer Ali Funeka beat Roman Balaev on
Saturday, 15 November to win the International Boxing Organization
(IBO) welterweight title;
(2)
further notes that this was Funeka’s second title victory in five months
after winning the South African welterweight title in June;
(3)
acknowledges that Funeka is a former World Boxing Federation and
World Boxing Council junior welterweight champion;
(4)
recognises that his recent victories in the ring are an affirmation of his
boxing prowess; and
(5)
wishes him well for his future defence of the IBO welterweight title.
Agreed to.
54.
Mr R W T Chance moved without notice: That the House (1)
notes that the organisers of the Soweto Arts and Crafts Fair, a monthly
event staged in the forecourt of the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani,
recently received their registration number as a not-for-profit
organisation, so qualifying them to apply for grant and lottery
funding;
(2)
further notes that through the fair, the organisers provide an
opportunity for up to 50 crafters from Soweto and surrounding areas
to sell their wares to the visiting public;
(3)
acknowledges that the fair entertains visitors with a full music
programme presented by local artists and bands, and represents the
best of the best of initiatives to create jobs, serve the local community
and generate tourism to Soweto;
(4)
conveys its message of support to the fair organisers; and
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calls on Members to support the fair by visiting it when they get the
chance and happen to be in Johannesburg on the first Saturday of
every month.
Agreed to.
55.
Ms C N Majeke moved without notice: That the House (1)
notes that Joe Slovo High, situated in Kuyasa, Khayelitsha had again
experienced burglary and vandalism over the weekend - the damage is
estimated to be in the amount of R40 000;
(2)
further notes that the school principal has confirmed that in the past
two weeks, the school had been vandalized five times, after the
Western Cape Education Department spent about R1 million at the
beginning of the year on vandalism that took place last year, 2013;
(3)
calls on the Government to put measures in place to avoid this
recurring in future; and
(4)
condemns burglary and vandalism that take place in our schools,
especially at this time of the year when learners are writing their final
examinations.
Agreed to.
56.
Mr N Singh moved without notice: That the House (1)
recognises that tomorrow, 19 November, has been declared by the
United Nations as World Toilet Day with the theme for this year being
Equality, Dignity and the Link between Gender-Based Violence and
Sanitation;
(2)
acknowledges that according to the United Nations, 2.5 billion people
do not yet have access to proper sanitation, including toilets or
latrines;
(3)
deplores the fact that daily, children in South Africa are dying from
preventable illnesses like diarrhoea, with access to clean water or
inadequate sanitation being one of the main causes;
(4)
urges Government towards greater impetus in eradicating the toilet
“bucket” system from South Africa; and
(5)
encourages communities towards greater health and sanitation
practices.
Agreed to.
57.
Mr S Mokgalapa moved without notice: That the House (1)
notes that 74 bodies of the 85 victims, who perished in the tragic
building collapse at the Synagogue church of all nations in Lagos,
Nigeria on 12 September 2014, has been successfully returned home
on Sunday, 16 November 2014;
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(2)
recalls that this is the highest number of South Africans who died
abroad since 1994;
(3)
acknowledges the work that the Government and the forensic expert
team has done to ensure successful repatriation of the bodies;
(4)
calls on Government to ensure that the remaining 11 bodies are
returned home without delay;
(5)
further calls on Government to ensure that the inquest currently
underway in Nigeria is credible and speedily completed to ensure that
those who are responsible for this tragedy are held to account and that
the law take its course; and
(6)
conveys its message of condolence to the families of the deceased and
hopes that this will bring closure as they bury their loved ones in
dignity.
Agreed to.
58.
[18:00] Members’ statements.
BUSINESS SUSPENDED AT 18:35 AND RESUMED AT 19:38.
59.
[19:38 ] The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
made a statement on integrated urban development framework.
Debate concluded.
60.
THIRTY EIGHTH ORDER [20:38]
Consideration of Request for Approval by Parliament of United Nations
Arms Trade Treaty in terms of section 231(2) of Constitution (Report of
Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, see Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 12 November 2014, p 3281).
Mr M S Motimele, as Chairperson of the Committee, introduced the Report.
There was no debate.
United Nations Arms Trade Treaty approved.
61.
THIRTY NINTH ORDER [20:41]
Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs
on Public Hearings on Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change
and Rhino Killing in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and North
West Provinces (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports,
10 November 2014, p 2899).
Mr S P Mabilo, as a member of the Committee, introduced the Report.
There was no debate.
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Mr M U Kalako moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Congress
of the People, Inkatha Freedom Party, Economic Freedom Fighters, African
Peoples Convention and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to.
Report accordingly adopted.
62.
FORTIETH ORDER [21:01]
Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Police on Oversight
Visit to Police Stations in Nyanga and Philippi in Western Cape
(Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 5 November 2014,
p 2801).
Mr F Beukman, as Chairperson of the Committee, introduced the Report.
There was no debate.
Mr B A Radebe moved: That the Report be adopted.
Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic
Freedom Fighters and African National Congress.
Motion agreed to.
Report accordingly adopted.
63.
[21:13] THE DRAFT RESOLUTION IN THE NAME OF THE LEADER
OF THE OPPOSITION STOOD OVER.
64.
The House adjourned at 21:15.
P N TYAWA
Acting Secretary to Parliament
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