Chairperson, I move the motion printed in my name on the Order Paper, as follows:
That the Council, notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 17(1) of the Rules of the National Council of Provinces, grants hon F Nyanda leave of absence from proceedings of both the Council and committees of the Council in terms of Rule 17(2) until the hon member is ready to resume her duty.
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.
In accordance with Rule 71, I shall first allow provinces the opportunity to make declarations of vote if they so wish. Is there any province that wishes to make a declaration of vote? None.
We shall now proceed to the voting on the question. I shall do this in alphabetical order per province. Delegation heads must indicate to the Chair whether they vote in favour of or against the motion, or abstain from voting.
IN FAVOUR: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape.
All nine provinces have voted in favour of the motion. I therefore declare the motion agreed to.
Motion accordingly agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.