Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes that on Monday, 14 September 2009, the President of the Republic of South Africa, President Jacob Zuma, launched a presidential hotline, 17737, a toll free number for the people of South Africa to directly inform him about the challenges that they are facing in their communities;
2) notes that the presidential hotline, which was part of the commitment that President Zuma made during the election campaign and in the state of the nation address, is intended to encourage an all- round improvement in citizen care and liaison and introduce a culture of putting the citizens first in all spheres of government;
3) further notes that the hotline will be extended to provinces and include liaison officers for each municipality so that the service is taken to local government level, including rural municipalities and districts; 4) congratulates President Zuma for his innovative initiative and his continued quest to bring government closer to the people and further inculcate a culture of accountability and principles of batho pele in the Public Service; and
5) calls on political parties that have started to abuse the number for political prankstering, for publicity and point-scoring, to use this important initiative of our people as intended and in a responsible manner.
In the light of the objection, the motion may not be proceeded with. The motion without notice will now become a notice of motion.