Hon Chairperson: I move:
That Rule 239(1), which provides inter alia that the consideration of a Bill may not commence before at least three working days have elapsed since the committee's report was tabled, be suspended for the purposes of consideration of the Public Service Amendment Bill [B 31B - 2007] (National Assembly - sec 76(1)) on Tuesday, 20 November 2007.
As there is no speaker's list, I shall now put the question, and 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 the delegation heads are present in the Chamber to cast their province's votes? Are you all present in the Chamber? Yes.
We shall then, in accordance with Rule 71, allow provinces the opportunity to make their declarations of vote if they so wish. Is there any province that wishes to do so? None. We shall now proceed to the voting on the question. I will do so in alphabetical order per province. Delegation heads must please indicate to the Chair whether they vote in favour, against or abstain from voting.
Eastern Cape?
Ondersteun. [Supports.]
Free State?
In favour.
Gauteng?
In favour.
KwaZulu-Natal?
KwaZulu-Natal ke a rona. [KwaZulu-Natal supports.]
Limpopo?
Re a etega. [Support.]
Mpumalanga?
Mpumalanga ya sikela. [Mpumalanga is in favour.]
Northern Cape?
Siyavuma. [We support.]
North West?
North West supports.
Western Cape?
Die Wes-Kaap ondersteun. [Western Cape supports.]
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.