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Tuesday, 28 February 2023] 8 No 4 – 2023] FIFTH SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA ____________ MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ____________ TUESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2023 1.

The House met at 14:00.

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House Chairperson Mr M L D Ntombela took the Chair and requested members to observe a moment of silence for prayer or meditation.

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House Chairperson Mr M L D Ntombela announced that the vacancy which occurred in the National Assembly due to the resignation of Dr M Basopu had been filled by the nomination of Mr E Godongwana with effect from 28 February 2023.

The member had made and subscribed the oath in the Speaker's office.
[14:02] The Chief Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the following items that were on the Order Paper and which, in terms of Rule 351, lapsed at the end of the last sitting day of the 2022 annual session, be revived for consideration by the National Assembly: (1) Report of Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development on Oversight visit to Sundays River Valley, Eastern Cape (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 1 December 2022, p 3).
(2) Report of Standing Committee on Appropriations on Oversight visit to Department of Defence and institutions in Gauteng Province from 19 to 22 April 2022 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 24 November 2022, p 4).
(3) Report of Portfolio Committee on Social Development on List of recommended candidates to serve on the Independent Tribunal MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 9 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] for Social Assistance Appeals (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 1 December 2022, p 44).
(4) Report of Portfolio Committee on Social Development on A petition from residents of Tembisa, Gauteng province, calling on the Assembly to investigate the provision of proper and safe offices for the South African Social Security Agency in their area (submitted by Ms B S Masango, MP) (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 1 December 2022, p 40).
(5) Report of Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Oversight visit to Makana from 16-19 September 2022 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 11 November 2022, p 47).

(6) Report of Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies on Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Performance Management System pursuant to S6A of ICASA Amendment Act (Act No 13 of 2000) (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 11 November 2022, p 5).
(7) Report of Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour on Joint oversight on living and working conditions in farming communities (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 10 November 2022, p 23).
(8) Request for Approval by Parliament of Amendment to article 20 (1) of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in terms of section 231(2) of Constitution, 1996 (Report of Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, see Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 10 November 2022, p 2).
(9) Request for Approval by Parliament of Agreement Amending the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development in terms of section 231(2) of Constitution, 1996 (Report of Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, see Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 8 November 2022, p 5).
(10) Report of Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour on Third quarterly report of Department of Employment and Labour and entities for 2021/22 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 4 November 2022, p 4).

(11) Report of Standing Committee on the Auditor-General on Integrated annual report of Auditor-General for financial year 2021/22 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 25 October 2022, p 235).
MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] 10 (12) Report of Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy on Oversight visit to Western Cape, North West and Gauteng Provinces (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 21 October 2022, p 226).
(13) Report of Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on First quarterly report on performance of Department of Basic Education in meeting its pre-determined objectives for 2022/23 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 12 October 2022, p 60).
(14) Report of Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation on Enquiry into appointment process of Professor P Mbati as Vice-Chancellor of Sefako Makgatho University and related matters (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 10 October 2022, p 5).

(15) Report of Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises on Oversight visit to Eskom, South African Airways, South African Express Airways and Denel (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 7 October 2022, p 7).
(16) Report of Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on A petition from the community of the Seekoegat VGK Primary School, calling on the Assembly to investigate the closure of the primary school by the Western Cape provincial department of Education (submitted by Ms M E Sukers, MP) (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 28 September 2022, p 7).
(17) Report of Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Oversight visit to Mpumalanga Provincial Education Department (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 27 September 2022, p 8).

(18) Report of Standing Committee on the Auditor-General on Oversight visit in Pretoria (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 21 September 2022, p 15).
to Auditor-General of South Africa (19) Report of Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities on A petition from the Post Office to Parliament Task Team and the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation, calling on the Assembly to establish the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (submitted by Ms N K Sharif, MP) (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 6 September 2022, p 118).
(20) Report of Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities on Oversight visit to Eastern Cape Province from 3-6 July 2022 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 6 September 2022, p 50).
MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 11 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] (21) Report of Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities on Commission for Gender Equality Report on Government’s Emergency Response Action Plan on Gender- based Violence and Femicide (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 6 September 2022, p 30).
(22) Report of Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Fourth Quarterly Report on Performance of the Department of Basic Education its strategic objectives for 2021/22 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 6 September 2022, p 3).

in meeting (23) Report of Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Oversight visit to Eastern Cape Province on 3-8 July 2022 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 5 September 2022, p 34).
(24) Report of Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry on Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s fourth quarter financial and non-financial performance for 2021/22 financial year (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 2 September 2022, p 28).

(25) Report of Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation on Colloquium on institutional autonomy of universities in South Africa (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 15 June 2022, p 14).
(26) Report of Portfolio Committee on Transport on A petition from residents of Ukhahlamba Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal province, calling on the Assembly to investigate the state of roads in their communities (submitted by Mr R A Lees, MP) (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 7 June 2022, p 4).
(27) Report of Standing Committee on Finance on Oversight visit to Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 1 June 2022, p 27).

(28) Report of Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry on Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s second and third quarter financial and non-financial performance for 2021/22 financial year (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 22 March 2022, p 77).
(29) Report of Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour on First quarterly report on performance of Department of Employment and Labour and entities for 2021/22 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 3 March 2022, p 162).
MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] 12 (30) Report of Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Oversight visit to Western Cape and Northern Cape Provincial Education Departments (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 3 March 2022, p 23).

Motion agreed to.

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[14:03] The Chief Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the following Bills and Reports that were on the Order Paper and which, in terms of Rule 333 and Rule 351, lapsed at the end of the last sitting day of the 2022 annual session, be revived from the stage they reached on the last sitting day of the 2022 annual session: (1) Divorce Amendment Bill [B32-2022] (National Assembly – proposed sec 75) – (Mr M G E Hendricks, MP).
(2) Registration of Muslim Marriages Bill [B 30 - 2022] (National Assembly – proposed sec 76) – (Mr M G E Hendricks, MP).

(3) Relocation of the Seat of Parliament Bill [B 29 - 2022] (National Assembly – proposed sec 76) – (Mr J S Malema, MP).

(4) Report of Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration on Public Administration Laws General Amendment Bill [B 16 – 2021] (National Assembly – sec 76) (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 21 September 2022, p 2).
(5) Public Administration Laws General Amendment Bill [B 16 – 2021] (National Assembly – sec 76) – (Dr L Schreiber).

(6) Report of Standing Committee on Finance on Public Finance Management Amendment Bill [B 41 – 2018] (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 15 June 2022, p 9).

(7) Public Finance Management Amendment Bill [B 41 – 2018] (National Assembly – sec 76) – (Mr R A Lees, MP).
(8) Report of Standing Committee on Finance on Public Finance Management Amendment Bill [B 13 – 2020] (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 15 June 2022, p 4).

(9) Public Finance Management Amendment Bill [B 13 – 2020] (National Assembly – sec 76) – (Mr G K Y Cachalia, MP).

Motion agreed to.

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[14:04] The Chief Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the House – (1) notes the recent devastating floods in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Frees State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West in February 2023; MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 13 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] (2) (3) (4) (5) recognises that on 13 February 2023, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr N C Dlamini-Zuma, announced the declaration of the national state of disaster to enable an intensive response to the widespread floods in the affected provinces; further notes that in 2022, both Houses established an Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery (the Committee) in response to the floods that devastated KwaZulu-Natal, and some parts of the Eastern Cape and the North-West provinces; acknowledges that the Committee completed its work and the report was adopted by the National Council of Provinces and the National Assembly separately on 29 November 2022; resolves, with the concurrence of the National Council of Provinces, and in accordance with Joint Rule 138, to establish an Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery, the Committee to – (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) oversee the response and implementation of the relief measures by Government in the affected provinces; engage the relevant government departments and entities to assess the overall impact of the damage, response and relief measures by Government; follow up the recommendations contained in the
 Report adopted by both Houses in November 2022; confer with relevant committees to facilitate coordinated oversight; exercise those powers in Joint Rule 32 in the furtherance of its mandate; and consist of 11 members from the National Assembly (ANC 6, DA 2, EFF 1 and other parties 2) and 9 members from the National Council of Provinces; and (6) sets the deadline by which the Committee is to report to 30 November 2023.
Motion agreed to.

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[14:04] Members' statements.

FIRST ORDER [14:52] Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies on South African Postbank Limited Amendment MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] 14 Bill [B 12 – 2022] (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 21 February 2023, p 3).

There was no debate.

The Chief-Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the Report be adopted.
Motion agreed to (Inkatha Freedom Party, United Democratic Movement, Democratic Alliance and African Christian Democratic Party dissenting).

Report accordingly adopted.

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SECOND ORDER [14:53] Second Reading debate – South African Postbank Limited Amendment Bill [B 12B – 2022] (National Assembly – sec 75).

Debate concluded.
Debate concluded.

Bill read a second time (Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, United Democratic Movement, Freedom Front Plus, Inkatha Freedom Party, African Christian Democratic Party and African Independent Congress dissenting).

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THIRD ORDER [15:51] Consideration of Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on Repeal of the Transkeian Penal Code Bill [B 34 – 2022] (Announcements, Tabling and Committee Reports, 17 February 2023, p 2).
Mr G Magwanishe, as Chairperson of the Committee, introduced the Report.

There was no debate.

The Chief Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the Report be adopted.

Declarations of votes made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party, Freedom Front Plus, African Christian Democratic Party, National Freedom Party, African Independent Congress, Al Jama-ah, United Democratic Movement and African National Congress.

Motion agreed to.

Report accordingly adopted.


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FOURTH ORDER [16:15] Second Reading – Repeal of the Transkeian Penal Code Bill [B 34B – 2022] (National Assembly – sec 75).

MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 15 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] There was no debate.

Bill read a second time.

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FIFTH ORDER [16:17] Consideration of Second Request for Permission in terms of Rule 286(4)(b) to inquire into extending the subject of Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill [B 19 – 2020] (National Assembly – sec75) (Interim Report of Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill [B 19 – 2020]) (National Assembly – sec 75) (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 1 December 2022, p 46).

There was no debate.


Permission accordingly granted to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services to inquire into extending the subject of Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill in terms of Rule 286(4)(b).

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[16:18] Ms R C Adams moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) notes with sadness the tragic passing of popular South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, following a fatal shooting in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on the evening of 10 February 2023; further notes that at the time of his passing, he was due to perform at a Durban night club, YUGO, as part of his birthday celebrations; understands that the 35-year-old AKA was counted amongst the best rappers on the continent and had produced and written many hit songs including Fela In Versace, Baddest and others since he broke into the industry over a decade ago; further understands that he won Male Artist of the Year at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) in 2012; remembers AKA as one of the most patriotic artists who literally flew the South African flag high everywhere he went around the globe; and (6) conveys its condolences his family, friends, industry peers and fans throughout the continent.
Agreed to.

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Ms A L A Abrahams moved without notice: That the House – (1) notes that the City of Cape Town, with the support of the Western Cape Government, hosted the first ever Formula E world championship held in South Africa on 25 February 2023; MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] 16 (2) (3) (4) (5) further notes that the hosting of the event generated more than R2 billion in direct and indirect investments, including R481 million in global destination exposure for Cape Town, the Western Cape and the rest of South Africa; acknowledges that the benefits of hosting the event goes well beyond a once-off economic boost, and that international and domestic tourism will be boosted as the City of Cape Town will play host to this championship over the next ten years; recalls that although Covid-19 travel restrictions severely hampered tourism, and that the local economy in the Western Cape suffered as a result, the hosting of the championship saw hotels fully booked, allowing vendors, restaurants and tour operators to capitalise; recognises that event organisers successfully hosted the international shortage event despite characterized by crippling rolling blackouts; and the Republic’s ongoing electricity (6) congratulates the City of Cape Town, Western Cape Government, and all public and private partners for putting on a world-class event.
Agreed to.

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Ms E N Ntlangwini moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) notes the depressing condition of many townships, rural areas, and informal settlements, which have become filthy and overrun with litter and illegal dumping; further notes that municipal refuse collection services have completely collapsed, and this is a threat to the well-being of people living in these areas; recognises the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Andries Tatane Clean Up Campaign, which aims to clean townships, rural areas, and informal settlements of illegal dumping sites and litter and improve general hygiene; further recognises that the campaign was launched in Sebokeng led by the EFF Commander in Chief and President Julius Malema together with EFF Members of Parliament, Members of Provincial Legislatures, Councillors, and Ward Committee members; acknowledges that the Andries Tatane Clean Up Campaign is an important campaign to teach communities to take care of their environment, public spaces, and infrastructure; remembers activist Andries Tatane who was shot and killed by police officers during a service delivery protest in Ficksburg, Free State in April 2011; and MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 17 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] (7) encourages all communities to join the Andries Tatane Clean Up Campaign every Saturday in their own areas to ensure that there is no dumping site or litter, and that they must demonstrate self-love by looking after their living areas.
Agreed to.

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Mr N E Dlamini moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) notes that the South African artists Nomcebo Zikode, Zakes Bantwini and Wouter Kellerman won the best global music performance for their song “Bayethe” at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on 5 February 2023; recalls that they were nominated alongside Nigeria’s Burna Boy, Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo, USA’s Matt B, Ghana's Rocky Dawuni, and Pakistan's Arooj Aftab; remembers that their win follows hot on the heels of last year’s Grammy win by DJ Black Coffee in the Best Dance Electronic Category; believes the Grammy Award victory will open more opportunities for South African artists to scoop international accolades; and congratulates the South African trio for winning the prestigious award and commends them for lifting the country up Agreed to.
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Ms L L van der Merwe moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) notes that the first death related to cholera in South Africa was recorded recently; further notes that this happened following a series of laboratory- confirmed cases that are on the rise; acknowledges that the victim was a 24-year-old man who lived in Wattville, Benoni in Ekurhuleni and had no prior local or international travel history; further acknowledges that the deceased was the country’s fifth confirmed cholera case, and now the first death; extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased on their painful and sudden loss; heeds the fact that cholera spreads mainly through contaminated or polluted water either directly consumed or indirectly through food; MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] 18 (7) (8) calls on the Department of Health to strengthen their efforts in ensuring that the public is aware about how cholera is spread, and ways to prevent and control the transmission of cholera; and further calls on government to provide safe, clean drinking water to all citizens of the country as enshrined in the Constitution of South Africa.
Agreed to.

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Mrs H Denner moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) congratulates the Protea Women’s Cricket Team on their stellar performance during the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 Women’s World Cup Tournament that took place during this past month; further congratulates them on their stellar and consistent performance during the course of the tournament from the play-off stages, to the quarter final with their win over Bangladesh, up to their victory over England by six runs in the semi-finals cementing their place in the final against Australia that took place this past Sunday; acknowledges the team, under leadership of captain Sune Luus, for being the first senior national cricket team for South Africa to progress to an ICC World Cup Cricket final; recognises individual players for their stellar performances during the course of the tournament, such as fast bowler, Ayabonga Khaka who claimed 4 for 29 in the final over against England to secure SA’s spot in the final, Tazmin Britz who reached a top score of 68 runs in the same game and Laura Wolvaard for her stunning final innings of 61 runs against Australia in the final match, and also for making the most runs during the course of the tournament; (5) applauds coach Hilton Moreeng on his team’s performance and acknowledges that in the past five years the team also reached three major ICC tournament semi-finals, two in the 50-over format World Cup in 2017 and 2022 and one in the T20 World Cup in 2020; and (6) expresses its extreme pride and joy over the team’s excellent performance.
Agreed to.

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Ms N K Bilankulu moved without notice: That the House – (1) notes that there were emotional scenes at Johannesburg's OR Tambo and Cape Town international airports on Saturday, 18 February 2023, MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 19 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] when Gift of the Givers and SAPS search-and-rescue teams arrived home from Türkiye; further notes that the teams were dispatched after the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and in Syria that have so far claimed more than 40,000 lives; acknowledges that at a press conference after their arrival, the Turkish embassy praised South Africa for its response to the tragedy, as did national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola; commends the Gift of the Givers for the work they do here at home and abroad in times of desperate need and for flying our flag high; and extends its well wishes to the Gift of the Givers for always lending a helping hand and wishes them much strength and success in their future operations.
(2) (3) (4) (5) Agreed to.

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Mr S N Swart moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) notes that a total of eighteen South Africans recently took part in the world’s toughest race, the 2023 Dakar Rally, either as riders, drivers, or co-pilots; acknowledges a 31-year-old South African motorcycle rider, Charan Moore, who won the Original by Motul (previously known as the Malle Moto Original) motorcycle class in only his second Dakar Rally; further notes that these riders are not allowed assistance of any kind, must set up their own campsites, and service their own motorcycles over the various stages of the race testing their riding ability, mechanical competence, and capacity to perform mentally and physically in the face of extreme and cumulative fatigue; and (4) congratulates: a) South African motorcycle rider Michael Docherty, who was the winner of the rookie section of the rally; b) Giniel de Villiers, who won the rally in 2009, for completing his twentieth consecutive rally when he ended the race in fourth place in the overall standings; c) all who participated, in particularly all the South Africans; and d) the winners, Nasser Al Attiyah and Mathieu Baumel, for their third Dakar title in a South African built GR DKR Hilux T1+.
MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] 20 Agreed to.

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Mr N L S Kwankwa moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) notes with sadness and shock the brutal and inhumane murder of Zolani Toyana, a 23-year old whose life was shortened by three teenage girls who allegedly stabbed him to death for a bottle of alcohol on 12 February 2023, in Site C, Khayelitsha; further notes that Zolani’s life was ended abruptly at a local tavern which was hosting an event; remembers that his gruesome death is one of many incidents where young people were gathered at a tavern which should be off-limits to persons under the age of 18; condemns the normalisation of any form of violence in our communities, and the unpleasant culture of underage teenagers who consume alcohol and frequent taverns; calls on the criminal justice system to ensure speedy prosecution of the perpetrators and make sure that all perpetrators of gender based violence crimes face the full might of the law; further urges for the strengthening of all laws that deal with gender based violence; and extends its deep sympathies and condolences to the Toyana family, close friends and relatives.
Agreed to.

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Mrs M B Hicklin moved without notice: That the House - (1) (2) (3) notes that 12-year-old Raphaella Lalou, a Grade 7 learner at the King David Victory Park Primary School in Johannesburg, was elected to the Johannesburg Mini City Council; acknowledges that the Johannesburg Mini City Council is a non- political programme that aims to foster a sense of civic responsibility among the youth, and to develop young people’s skills and self- image so that they can become confident in their ability to bring about change in the country; recognises that the Johannesburg Mini City Council has been effecting change in the lives of our youth for over four decades, and that the focus on teaching leadership lessons to Grade 7 learners have proven invaluable to their future development; (4) congratulates Raphaella on her selection for Committee; and the Leadership MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 21 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] (5) wishes Raphaella and her fellow Mini City Councillors well for a productive and successful 2023.
Agreed to.

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Ms M Makesini moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) notes that the People’s United Democratic Movement, PUDEMO of Eswatini held its 10th General Congress under the theme Consolidate, Defend, and Advance towards a people’s victory in Eswatini; recognises that the PUDEMO 10th General Congress is held 50 years after King Sobhuza banned all political parties in Swaziland in 1973; acknowledges the Congress’ unequivocal call for unbanning of political parties in Eswatini as a necessary step towards stability and democracy in Eswatini; calls on all movements in Eswatini to continue to engage towards a new democratic constitution that will build a foundation for multi- party democracy; and congratulates the newly elected leadership of PUDEMO and calls on them to continue to fight for the people’s victory in remembrance of Mario Masuku.
Agreed to.

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Ms N H Maseko-Jele moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) notes that Black Consciousness leader, Peter Cyril Jones, passed away at the age of 72, on Wednesday, 15 February 2023, at his Pringle Bay home in the Western Cape after suffering a stroke; further notes that in 1977, Jones and Biko who were both leaders of the Black People’s Convention were arrested at a roadblock near Grahamstown where they were then separated; understands that the struggle veteran was the last black person to see Steve Biko alive; further understands that Jones later served as the Vice President of AZAPO; acknowledges that in 2019, Jones suffered a major stroke that left him incapacitated; (6) believes he was the eternal revolutionary; and (7) extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends and fellow Black Consciousness members.
MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] 22 Agreed to.

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Mr A M Shaik Emam moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) notes that on 12 February well known community activist and selfless leader Ayob Mungalee was brutally gunned down outside his home in Eldorado Park; further notes that Ayob Mungalee had been fighting tirelessly to rid the community of Eldorado Park of drugs, gangsterism and high levels of crime; understands that he publicly raised his concerns on the high levels of crime in Eldorado Park on numerous occasions, but to no avail; further understands that he publicly exposed criminals operating in Eldorado Park; realises that his death is a blow to the community of Eldorado Park who have been rallying behind him in the quest for a better society free of crime; conveys its condolences to his family and friends and community at large; and calls on the South African Police Service to intensify its investigation into this barbaric act of criminality and bring the perpetrators to book.
Agreed to.

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Ms A Ramolobeng moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) notes that International Women’s Day is annually held on 8 March to celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations; further notes that the purpose of International Women’s Day (IWD) is to uphold women's achievements, recognise challenges, and focus greater attention on women's rights and gender equality; understands that the theme for this year is, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”; acknowledges that the theme is aligned with the priority theme for the upcoming 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-67), “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”; and MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 23 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] (5) calls on all to observe this day which is aimed at helping nations worldwide eliminate discrimination against women and focus on in global helping women gain full and equal participation development.
Agreed to.

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Ms H Ismail moved without notice: That the House - (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) notes that a massive tanker exploded in Boksburg on 24 December 2022; further notes that 41 persons – of which 12 were healthcare workers working at the Tambo Memorial Hospital – sadly lost their lives due to the explosion; acknowledges the swift interventions from the Office of the Executive Mayor in the City of Ekurhuleni, which made resources available to lighten the plight of families who lost loved ones in the explosion; recognises the support and assistance provided by the Gift of the Givers and other non-profit organisations, religious formations and political parties, who all came together across the political divide, in the aftermath of the explosion; conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families that lost loved ones due to the explosion, and wishes those injured a speedy recovery; and thanks the City of Ekurhuleni, the Gift of the Givers and all other non-profit organisations, religious formations and political parties who rendered assistance and support in the aftermath of the explosion.
Agreed to.

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Mr M G E Hendricks moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes the sudden death of Rafiq Rohan who was in his late sixties, and was found dead in his Durban flat on Sunday, 26 February 2023; (2) (3) (4) further notes that he was a renowned journalist and a political prisoner on Robben Island; acknowledges that he hailed from Durban and was a member of the Muslim Youth Movement and edited its newspaper; further acknowledges that amongst other media houses, he worked as a journalist at the Muslim News, now Muslim Views during the turbulent times of the 1980s under Apartheid South Africa; MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 – 2023 Tuesday, 28 February 2023] 24 (5) (6) (7) (8) recognises that he was a MK operative and the last political prisoner on Robben Island to have occupied President Nelson Mandela’s old cell on the Island; further recognises that he was among the last group of political prisoners to be released from Robben Island and the only journalist imprisoned in 1989; acknowledges his commitment for justice and as a journalist his reporting was always in favour of justice; and extends its condolences to his daughter Shaista Rohan-Toefy and grandchildren and the extended Rohan family.
Agreed to.

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Ms M M Ramadwa moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes with sadness the passing of 20 people in a head-on collision between a tour bus and a cash-in-transit van on the N1 in Makhado, Limpopo on Tuesday, 14 February 2023; (2) (3) (4) further notes that 68 more people were left injured after the bus landed in a river after rolling from a bridge on the freeway; commends the paramedics, the fire department and several other private EMS services for arriving in time and attending to the victims; and extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who have perished in Limpopo and wishes the injured passengers a speedy recovery.
Agreed to.

30.

[16:45] House Chairperson Mr C T Frolick requested members to observe a moment of silence after the sudden passing of Ms M N Gillion, a member of the National Council of Provinces, earlier that day.

31.

[16:46] Notices of motion.

32.

The House adjourned at 16:54.

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