Chairperson, on behalf of the ANC, I think it will be wise to do the same. Firstly, I want to say the Bill has been with Parliament for a long time. I think this should be recorded. It is not true that the Bill has been in Parliament for a week. Also, the Bill has always been with two committees of Parliament, not only one committee.
Secondly, the Minister had expected not to have amendments. She did not say that no amendments would be allowed. That's also misleading.
Lastly, if we speak of the Bill, you should look at all the criteria that have been set and not only at one issue. You should look at the whole set of criteria set by the department and you shouldn't only single out what suits you. Read it as a whole. If it's a, b, c, up to z, then you must read z together with a, so that you understand. On that note, Chair, I want to say that the ANC urges the DA to change its mind and vote for the Bill. [Applause.]
Division demanded.
The Council divided:
AYES - 32: Adams, F; Boroto, M G; Chaane, T E; de Beer, C J; de Beer, O; Dikgale, M C; Feldman, D B; Gamede, D D; Jacobs, M P; Mabe, B P; Mabija, L; Maine, M C; Makhubela, M W; Makgate, M W; Mashamaite, T A; Mashile, B L; Matila, A G; Mncube, B V; Mnguni, B A; Mlenzana, Z; Mofokeng, T M H; Mokgobi, M H; Mokgoro, G G; Montsitsi, S D; Moshodi, M L; Ntwanambi, N D; Nyambi, A J; Nzimande, L P M; Rantho, D Z; Sibande, M P; Themba, M P; Zulu,