Order! Hon members, I wish to announce that the vacancies which occurred owing to the resignations of Mr R Coetzee, Mr A T Fritz, Ms D van der Walt and Mr A Louw have been filled with effect from 10 September 2010 by the nominations of Mr T D Harris, Adv L H Max, Mr J F Smalle and Mr D J Stubbe, respectively.
In terms of section 48 of the Constitution members of the National Assembly must swear or affirm faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution before they begin to perform their functions in the National Assembly. Will two members please accompany the members into the Chamber? [Applause.]