Hon members, I wish to recognise in the gallery the delegation from the National Diet of Japan, led by Mr T Matsumoto, MP, and accompanied by His Excellency Mr T Ozawa, the Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of South Africa. [Applause.]
The second thing that I want to announce to you is that the hon Chief Whip is not well. She was admitted to hospital yesterday, and I went to the hospital to see her last night. Hon Mazosiwe has been appointed Acting Chief Whip. [Applause.]