On behalf of Cope, the real one, led by President Mosiuoa Lekota, I just want to register the declaration of Cope regarding this issue.
We had a very specific approach. We did not have a carte blanche approach, where we just decided to oppose everything. Because of that, we thought it sensible to disagree on specific Votes, but, in all, to agree on the Appropriation Bill.
The last issue is that I am just concerned that the DA might not get their salaries at the end of the month and that is why we have decided to support it. [Laughter.]
Division demanded.
The Council divided:
AYES - 36: 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; Maine, M C; Makgate, M W; Makhubela, M W; Mashamiate, T A; Mashile, B L; Matila, A G; Mazosiwe, S S; Mlenzana, Z; Mncube, B V; Mnguni, B A; Mofokeng, T M H; Mokgobi, M H; Mokgoro, G G; Moshodi, M L; Nesi, B; Ntwanambi, N D; Nyambi, A J; Nzimande, L P M; Plaatjie, S H; Qikani, A N D; Rantho, D Z; Rasmeni, R N; Sibande, M P; Sinclair, K A; Tau, R J; Themba, M P ; Zulu, M M M.
NOES - 8: Abrahams, B L; De Villiers, M J R; Faber, W F; Groenewald, H B; Gunda, J J; Lees, R A; Watson, A; Worth, D A.
Bill accordingly agreed to in accordance with section 75 of the Constitution.