Chairperson, on behalf of the Chief Whip of the Council, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes that 25 November marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women as part of the 16 Days of No Violence Against Women campaign;
2) acknowledges that many women and children in South Africa are still victims of violence at the hands of their partners and spouses; and
3) calls on all South Africans and institutions of government to protect the rights of women and children in our country.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.