Chairperson, I move the draft resolution printed in the name of the Chief Whip of the Council on the Order Paper as follows:
That the Council ratifies the decision of the Joint Subcommittee of the Joint Programming Committee, taken on 20 June 2006, namely:
That -
(1) noting South Africa's international commitment to adopt special legislative measures regarding the 2010 FIFA World Cup within specified timeframes;
2) further noting that the 2010 World Cup South Africa Special Measures Bill [B13-2006] which was introduced on 6 June 2006 is to be split into separate Sec 75 and Sec 76 Bills;
(3) in accordance with Joint Rule 216(2), the two Bills upon receipt be fast-tracked by shortening any period within which any step in the legislative process relating to the Bills has to be completed, but subject to public participation in the process of the consideration of the Bills, in order for the Bills to be passed by both Houses before 31 August 2006;
(4) for this purpose the relevant NA and NCOP committees confer on the Bills; and
(5) the Assembly committee finalises its consideration of the Bills by 31 July 2006 and the NCOP committee reports formally on both Bills in time for the approved deadline to be met by Parliament.
As there is no speakers' list, I shall now put the question. The question is that the motion be agreed to. As the decision is dealt with in terms of section 65 of the Constitution, I shall first ascertain whether all delegation heads are present in the Chamber to cast their province's vote. Are you all present in the Chamber?
HON MEMBERS: Yes.
In accordance with Rule 71, I will then afford you an opportunity to make a declaration if you wish to do so. Is there any province that wishes to do so? There is none.
We now proceed to the voting. I shall do this in alphabetic order per province. Delegation heads must please indicate to the Chair whether they vote in favour, against or abstain from voting. Eastern Cape?
In favour.
Free State?
In favour.
Gauteng?
Siyayixhasa, Sihlalo. [We support it, Chairperson.]
KwaZulu-Natal?
Ke a thega. [We support.]
Limpopo?
Rea e thega. [We support]
Mpumalanga?
Supports.
Northern Cape?
Steun. [Supports.]
North West?
Eya hina. [In favour.]
Western Cape?
Supports it.
All nine provinces have voted in favour. I therefore declare the motion agreed to in terms of section 65 of the Constitution.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.