Chair, after a recent experience I had, I too have to add my voice to that of hon Koos van der Merwe with regard to setting up a meeting with the honourable President. It is true that there are various instruments to address issues. There are matters that we as public representatives at this highest public forum have of national concern, and then surely the hon President should avail himself. No member of this House would approach the Presidency for an audience with the President for trivial matters.
The tantrum of this past week is a direct result of ill-informed officials making important decisions as to whom the President should see. It seems that there is a list in the Presidency of people, groups and issues that these officials will not allow the President to attend to. I have also, like the hon Koos van der Merwe, requested a meeting with the President in writing, after which I was told to see hon Jeffery, who then told me to write again to the President's office. I am convinced that the issue that I wanted to address with the President does not enjoy the regard it should from people in the Presidency. Therefore I am now exploring other means to address and remedy my concerns. I thank you. [Interjections.]
Hon members! Hon members, may we please allow other members to participate in the statements and to be heard. Very soon you will be rising on a point of order and I am struggling to follow what the members are saying.