Chairperson, the ANC is defending the indefensible here. The only reason the ANC rejected the Bill is because it was proposed by a member of the opposition. We all know that the ANC has taken a decision to reject every single Bill proposed by opposition MPs, irrespective of what they say. [Interjections.]
Rejecting this very minor amending Bill sends a signal to the people of South Africa that this Parliament under the ANC-led government cares more about protecting itself than the protection of vulnerable children. [Interjections.]