Mr President, it is good to have you back. [Applause.] Would I agree with your sentiments that the freedom of this country and democracy that we are talking about is the democracy that was fought for by the ANC, PAC, IFP and many other civic organisations? In the democracy that we are enjoying today, at the centre and the very gist of it, is the independence and freedom of the media, which must be protected by this democracy that the hon President is articulating and which was fought for by members of this country and members of this august House.
My question to you, President, is now that you and the Cabinet have expressed publicly your views on the proposed media tribunal, to what extent, therefore, is the government eager, ready and determined to defend the independence and the freedom of the media in this country?
More especially, the recent unlawful arrest of the Sunday Times journalist whose charges were dropped yesterday ... [Time expired.] [Applause.]