Hon Deputy Speaker, Deputy President, hon members and fellow South Africans, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Filling of Vacancies in the Commission for Gender Equality for a job well done within a very short space of time. The Ad Hoc Committee on the Filling of Vacancies in the Commission for Gender Equality, having considered the resolution of the House to identify suitable candidates for the filling of vacancies in the Commission for Gender Equality, reports that the ad hoc committee received 44 nominations.
On 31 October 2013, 16 candidates were shortlisted to be interviewed. However, one candidate withdrew, leaving the ad hoc committee with 15 candidates to interview, namely: Mrs Nomsisi Lindelwa Hicksonia Bata, Mr Mbuyiselo Albert Botha, Mrs Shameela Essack, Dr Gcwalisile Zulu-Kabanyane, Ms Nondumiso Maphazi, Ms Nomasonto Grace Mazibuko, Mr Wallace Amos Mgoqi, Ms Lulama Nare, Mr Khaya Nyikanyika, Mrs Patricia Daphne Nyman, Ms Priscilla Lynnette Fundisile Nzimande, Prof Sadhasivan Perumal, Mrs Kilebogile Viola Sebusi, Ms Natalie Skeepers and Ms Primrose Siyanda Sobahle.
After interviewing the above candidates in a meeting at Parliament on 5 and 6 November 2013, the ad hoc committee nominated the following candidates for approval by the House, in accordance with section 193(5) of the Constitution of 1996, as commissioners in the Commission for Gender Equality for a five-year term each as follows: Miss Lulama Nare, full-time, starting in January 2014; Mrs Nomsisi Lindelwa Hicksonia Bata, full-time, starting in January 2014; Ms Nomasonto Grace Mazibuko, part-time, starting in January 2014; Mr Mbuyiselo Albert Botha, part-time, starting in January 2014; Mr Wallace Amos Mgoqi, full-time, starting in June 2014; Ms Nondumiso Maphazi, full-time, starting in June 2014; Ms Primrose Siyanda Sobahle, part-time, starting in June 2014; Ms Priscilla Lynnette Fundisile Nzimande, part-time, starting in June 2014. I present this report to be considered and adopted by this House. I thank you. [Applause.]
There was no debate.
Question put: That Ms Lulama Nare, full-time, starting in January 2014; Mrs Nomsisi Lindelwa Hicksonia Bata, full-time, starting in January 2014; Ms Nomasonto Grace Mazibuko, part-time, starting in January 2014; Mr Mbuyiselo Albert Botha, part-time, starting in January 2014; Mr Wallace Amos Mgoqi, full-time, starting in June 2014; Ms Nondumiso Maphazi, full-time, starting in June 2014; Ms Primrose Siyanda Sobahle, part-time, starting in June 2014; and Ms Priscilla Lynnette Fundisile Nzimande, part-time, starting in June 2014, be recommended for appointment as Commissioners on the Commission for Gender Equality.
Madam Deputy Speaker, we do not have an objection, but would like to make a declaration.
I will allow the declaration. However, I would have appreciated it if that had been mentioned earlier so that it would not have disturbed me, and I could have arranged for it. Unfortunately, it did not reach me.
Declaration of vote:
Deputy Speaker, though everything went fairly well during the sitting of the ad hoc committee, being entertained with jazz music and the late arrival of the chairperson of up to 35 minutes on one occasion without any formal apology, the DA will support the candidates listed. However, we would like to draw your attention to candidates such as Mrs Shameela Essack and Ms Natalie Skeepers, who were excellent candidates, but unfortunately did not succeed in comparison to Dr Wallace Amos Mgoqi. [Interjections.]
Though a decision was taken on continuity, we must be cautious to award applicants such as Dr Mgoqi who signed tenders, causing the Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality a total loss of about R12 million during his term of office as municipal manager. According to the applicant, this matter falls within the insurance covering municipal officials for decisions taken whilst in office. This could have been avoided if efficient and effective leadership skills were applied, and the DA is concerned about his appointment and previous lack of judgement. I thank you. [Applause.]
I put the question again: Are there any objections? None. In terms of section 193 of the Constitution persons nominated for appointment to serve on the Commission for Gender Equality must be approved by a majority of members of the Assembly. Although a division has not been demanded, members are required to record their support for nominations. The bells will be rung for five minutes. AYES - 236: Abram, S; Adams, P E; Ainslie, A R; Bam-Mugwanya, V; Beukman, F; Bhanga, B M; Bhengu, P; Bhengu, N R; Bikani, F C; Bogopane-Zulu, H I; Bonhomme, T; Booi, M S; Borman, G M; Boshigo, D F; Botha, T; Botha, Y R; Bothman, S G; Burgess, C V; Carrim, Y I; Cele, M A; Chabane, O C; Chili, D O; Chiloane, T D; Chohan, F I; Coleman, E M; Cronin, J P; Cwele, S C; Dambuza, B N; Daniels, P N; De Lange, J H; Diale, L N; Diemu, B C; Dikgacwi, M M; Dlakude, D E; Dlodlo, A; Dlomo, B J; Dlulane, B N; Dube, M C; Duma, N M; Dunjwa, M L; Ebrahim, E I; Ferguson, B D; Frolick, C T; Gasebonwe, T M A; Gaum, A H; Gcwabaza, N E; Gelderblom, J P; George, M E; Gina, N; Gololo, C L; Goqwana, M B; Gumede, D M; Hajaig, F; Hanekom, D A; Holomisa, S P; Huang, S-B; Jeffery, J H; Joemat-Pettersson, T M; Johnson, M; Kekana, C D; Kenye, T E; Kganare, D A; Khoarai, L P; Kholwane, S E; Khumalo, F E; Khunou, N P; Kilian, J D; Koornhof, G W; Kota-Fredericks, Z A; Kotsi, C M P; Kubayi, M T; Landers, L T; Lekgetho, G; Lesoma, R M M; Line-Hendriks, H; Lishivha, T E; Luyenge, Z; Maake, J J; Mabasa, X; Mabedla, N R; Mabuza, M C; Mac Kenzie, G P D; Madlala, N M; Madlopha, C Q; Mafolo, M V; Magagula, V V; Magama, H T; Magubane, E; Magwanishe, G; Mahomed, F; Makasi, X C; Makhuba, H N; Makhubela-Mashele, L S; Makwetla, S P; Malgas, H H; Maluleka, H P; Maluleke, J M; Manana, M C; Manganye, J; Mangena, M S; Mapisa-Nqakula, N N; Maserumule, F T; Mashigo, R M; Mashishi, A C; Masilo, J M; Masutha, T M; Mathale, C C; Mathebe, D H; Mathibela, N F; Matshoba, J M; Maunye, M M; Mavunda, D W; Mayatula, S M; Maziya, A M; McIntosh, G B D; Mdakane, M R; Mfulo, A; Mgabadeli, H C; Mjobo, L N; Mkhize, H B; Mmusi, S G; Mncwango, M A; Mocumi, P A; Moepeng, J K; Mohai, S J; Mohale, M C; Mohorosi, M M; Mokoena, A D; Molebatsi, M A; Molewa, B E E; Moloto, K A; Moni, C M; Morutoa, M R; Mosimane, C K K; Moss, L N; Motlanthe, K P; Motsepe, R M; Motshekga, M S; Mpontshane, A M; Msweli, H S; Mthethwa, E M; Mthethwa, E N; Mushwana, F F; Muthambi, A F; Nwamitwa- Shilubana, T L P; Nchabeleng, M E; Ndabandaba, L G B; Ndabeni, S T; Ndebele, J S; Ndlazi, A Z; Nelson, W J; Nene, N M; Newhoudt-Druchen, W S; Ngcengwane, N D; Ngcobo, E N N; Ngcobo, B T; Ngele, N J; Ngonyama, L S; Ngubeni-Maluleka, J P; Ngwenya, W; Nhanha, M A; Nhlengethwa, D G; Njikelana, S J; Njobe, M A A; November, N T; Ntuli, Z C; Ntuli, B M; Nxesi, T W; Nxumalo, M D; Nyalungu, R E; Nyanda, S; Nyekemba, E; Oliphant, G G; Oliphant, M N; Petersen-Maduna, P; Phaliso, M N; Pilane-Majake, M C C; Pilusa-Mosoane, M E; Plaatjie, S K; Pule, D D; Radebe, J T; Radebe, G S; Radebe, B A; Ramathlodi, N A; Ramatlakane, L; Ramodibe, D M; Saal, G; Schneemann, G D; Segale-Diswai, M J; Selau, G J; Shabangu, S; Sibanyoni, J B; Sibiya, D; Sindane, G S; Singh, N; Sisulu, L N; Sithole, K P; Sithole, S C N; Sizani, P S; Skosana, M B; Skosana, J J; Smith, P F; Smith, V G; Snell, G T; Sogoni, E M; Sonto, M R; Sosibo, J E; Sotyu, M M; Suka, L; Sulliman, E M; Sunduza, T B; Swanepoel, D W; Thobejane, S G; Thomson, B; Thring, W M; Tinto, B; Tlake, M F; Tobias, T V; Tsebe, S R; Tseke, G K; Tsenoli, S L; Tshabalala, J; Tsotetsi, D R; Twala, N M; Van der Merwe, L L; Van Rooyen, D D; Van Schalkwyk, M C J; Van Wyk, A; Wayile, Z G; Williams, A J; Williams-De Bruyn, S T; Xasa, T; Ximbi, D L; Xingwana, L M; Yengeni, L E; Zikalala, C N Z.
NOES - 35: Bosman, L L; Eloff, E H; Farrow, S B; Greyling, L W; Hill-Lewis, G G; James, W G; Kalyan, S V; Krumbock, G R; Lamoela, H; Lorimer, J R B; Lotriet, A; Lovemore, A T; Marais, E J; Marais, S J F; Mazibuko, L D; Michael, N W A; Mileham, K J; Mokgalapa, S; More, E; Motau, S C; Rabie, P J; Rabotapi, M W; Sayedali Shah, M R; Schmidt, H C; Shinn, M R; Smuts, M; Steyn, A C; Stubbe, D J; Terblanche, J F; Van den Berg, N J; Van der Linde, J J; Van der Westhuizen, A P; Van Dyk, S M; Waters, M; Watson, A.
ABSTAIN - 1: Mulder, C P.
Question agreed to.
Nominations accordingly agreed to in accordance with section 193(5)(b)(ii) of the Constitution.