The Speaker announced that the vacancies which occurred in the National Assembly owing to the passing away of Mr L J Tolo, Ms M N Magazi and Mrs M N Matladi had been filled by the nominations of Mr B M Bhanga with effect from 1 December 2011, Ms M C C Pilane-Majake with effect from 18 January 2012 and Mr I S Mfundisi with effect from 25 January 2012 respectively. The Speaker said that the House would, in due course, consider a motion of condolence in respect of the late Ma Matladi, but that in the meantime he would like to convey the House's condolences. The Speaker further announced that the vacancies which occurred owing to the resignations of Mr P J C Pretorius, Mr A M Figlan and Mr M J Ellis had been filled by the nominations of Mr S Esau, Mr E H Eloff and Mr M R Sayedali Shah, respectively, with effect from 1 February 2012.