As you are aware, we have the questions to the Deputy President today. Welcome, Deputy President, to the NCOP. We will directly go to the questions. However, I would like to remind you that the time for replies to questions is five minutes; time for supplementary questions is two minutes; time for replies to supplementary questions is four minutes; and only four supplementary questions are allowed per question. New members, please note that.
Chairperson, on a point of clarity: With your permission, I just want to enquire about a question that I, on behalf of Cope, submitted to the Deputy President in due time. According to my information, it was the first question. I received correspondence from the Secretary to the NCOP regarding the question. I then submitted a letter asking the reasons for the ruling on the question. Until now, I have not received any response. So, I just want your ruling in terms of the question that I submitted.
You can redirect your letter to me; I will investigate the matter. Thank you very much.
Position and relevant details regarding South Africa's support for current sanctions on nuclear matters against Iran
19. Mr M P Sibande (ANC) asked the Deputy President:
Whether current sanctions on nuclear matters against Iran which South Africa supported are justified; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?