Speaker, I would like to welcome the statement by the hon Chikunga and, in doing so, also reiterate our support for our Chapter 9 institutions: the Public Protector, the Human Rights Commission, the Commission on Gender Equality, the Auditor-General and the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities.
It's incumbent upon all of us - state institutions, parties and citizens - to stand together and support those Chapter 9 institutions. In this regard, we welcome the swift action by the National Commissioner of the SA Police of distancing himself from the action and issuing an apology to the Public Protector. We also welcome the investigation that has been ordered by the Minister of Police. Furthermore, we welcome the fact that the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development interacted with the Public Protector this morning.
We further welcome the statements by all political parties who followed the ANC in expressing concern regarding this incident and voicing support for the Public Protector. We await the outcome of the investigation. [Applause.]
Mr Speaker, sir.
Are you the Secretary? [Laughter.]
Well, I will be if you would like me to, sir. I've never thought of that.
What point are you rising on?
No, it's not a point of order, sir. I can't believe that the hon Blade Nzimande is going to sit there today, with a perfect opportunity to speak ... [Laughter.]
Take your seat, hon member.
I beg your pardon, sir?
Please, take your seat, hon member.
Me?
Yes. [Laughter.]