Mr Speaker, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House I shall move on behalf of the ANC:
That the House debates strengthening the social contract between government, teacher unions, parents, school governing body organisations, business and civil society organisations.
I thank you.
Speaker, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House I shall move on behalf of the DA:
That the House establishes an ad hoc committee, comprising members from the Portfolio Committees on Trade and Industry, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Health, the committee to -
1) enquire into -
a) the labelling of meat produce; and
b) meat contamination within the food supply chain;
2) summon representatives from -
a) abattoirs;
b) the meat-packing industry; and
c) the health inspection industry;
3) exercise those powers in Rule 138 that may assist it in carrying out its task;
4) consist of 12 members of the National Assembly, as follows: ANC 7, DA 2, Cope 1, IFP 1 and other parties 1; and
5) report to the House on its findings and recommend any remedial action deemed necessary within three months of the committee's establishment.
Hon Speaker, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House I shall move on behalf of the IFP:
That the House debates the role of school governing bodies in the Education and Labour Relations Council (ELRC).
Speaker, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House I shall move on behalf of the ANC:
That the House debates the development of the previously disadvantaged languages in line with the development priorities on public broadcasting.
I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House I shall move on behalf of the DA:
That the House debates critical skills shortages in South Africa and the issuance of critical work permits.
Speaker, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House I shall move on behalf of the ANC:
That the House debates creating an economical climate that will produce more entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Speaker, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House I shall move on behalf of the DA:
That the House debates appropriate measures to prevent union activities from interfering with the constitutional right of our children to receive basic education.
Speaker, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House I shall move on behalf of the ANC:
That the House debates the role of the African Union and regional formations in conflict resolutions on the African continent.
Speaker, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the house I shall move on behalf of the DA:
That the House -
1) calls on the Joint Standing Committee on Defence to investigate -
a) the processes that were followed by the Minister of Defence in extending the 2007 Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Co- operation between the Republic of South Africa and the Central African Republic in respect of the policies of the Department of International Relations and Co-operation and of international law;
b) the legal premise of the SA National Defence Force, SANDF, troops' presence in the Central African Republic from 01 February 2012;
c) the defence intelligence surrounding our presence in the Central African Republic from 01 February 2012;
d) the adequacy of the equipments given to the SANDF troops stationed in the Central African Republic from 01 February 2012;
e) the adequateness of medical support available to SANDF troops stationed in the Central African Republic from 01 February 2012; and
f) the SANDF's compliance with International Humanitarian Law while stationed in the Central African Republic;
[Interjections.]
Mr Speaker, on a point of order: I thought that currently we are dealing with notices of motion. What the member is reading, according to the Rules, doesn't fall within that prescript.
There is also a point of anticipation.
Mr Speaker, on a point of order: May I address you? The member is reading out a draft resolution, and according to the Rules that can be done when notices of motion are given.
There is also a thing called anticipation, hon member. But conclude, hon member because we are going to debate about these things shortly.
Mr Speaker,
2) condemns the Minister of Defence-
a) for misleading the Joint Committee on Defence on the existence of a so-called second Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Co-operation between the Republic of South Africa and the Central African Republic;
b) for not tabling the extension of the 2007 Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Co-operation between South Africa and the Central African Republic; and
[Interjections.]
Hon member, I did warn about anticipation. You were on (e) and now you have started from (a) again. Hon member, please take your seat.
I have a three-part motion, hon Speaker and I would like to finish reading it.
Hon member, please conclude.
c) for not receiving full powers before extending the memorandum of understanding as required by international law, and for not submitting those to the South African Treaty Registry; and
d) for the poor quality of drafting of the extension of the 2007 memorandum of understanding;
3) condemns the President of the Republic of South Africa for-
a) not fully informing Parliament on the extent of military engagement rights the SANDF had in the Central African Republic; and ... [Interjections.]
Hon member, please take your seat.
b) for not directly informing South Africa on the withdrawal of SANDF troops from the Central African Republic.
Mr Speaker, may I address you?
Yes, hon member.
We request that the motion that has been tabled by the hon member should not be accepted as it anticipates the matter which is already on the Order Paper.
Thank you very much, and we will look into the matter.
Speaker, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the House I shall move on behalf of the ANC:
That the House debates the assessment of the integrated approaches to crime prevention and safety.
Thank you, Mr Speaker.