Mr Speaker, on a point of order: Sir, we certainly do not object, but we were led to believe that this vote took place in this Chamber yesterday. Why are we voting on it again today?
Hon member, during the recording of the vote on nominations for Inspector-General yesterday in the House, 11 members approached the Table with the understanding that their voting devices were not working. The normal practice is to add the names of these members to the vote. On a quick check it was established that three of the 11 members had already cast their votes.
In light of the above, the Table advised the Deputy Speaker that 269 members had voted in favour and 5 members had abstained, and had all members voted, the required majority would have been obtained. On reconciling the electronic voting results with the names submitted to the Table, it was established that eight of the members' names indeed appeared on the electronic voting list as having already voted. Thus, only 265 voted in favour and the required majority is 267.
It seemed that the electronic voting system did not indicate to members that their votes had been recorded. Rule 92 reads:
In the event of confusion or error concerning a division, another division shall take place, unless the numbers can be corrected otherwise.
It is evident that this Rule must now be applied. The question will, therefore, have to be put to the House again.
Mr Speaker, does that mean that the hon Koos van der Merwe's claim yesterday that the IFP saved the ANC was absolutely false? [Laughter.] [Applause.]
Hon member, today we won't only get Mr Koos van der Merwe's vote but we will also get yours too. [Laughter.] Are there any objections?
Speaker, unlike yesterday my gadget is working.
Hon members, in terms of Section 71 of the Intelligence Services Oversight Act, Act 40 of 1994, the person nominated for appointment as Inspector-General of Intelligence must be approved by a supporting vote of a two-thirds majority of members of the Assembly. Although a division has not been demanded, members are required to record their support for the nomination.
Question put: That the nomination of Adv F D Radebe for appointment as Inspector-General of Intelligence be approved.
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NOES - 1: Van der Linde, J J.
ABSTAIN - 5: Ditshetelo, I C; Dudley, C; Gaehler, L B; Matladi, M N; Meshoe, K R J.
The two-thirds supporting vote required in terms of section 7(1) of the Intelligence Services Oversight Act, 1994 (Act 40 of 1994), obtained.
Adv F D Radebe accordingly recommended for appointment as Inspector-General of Intelligence.