Chairperson, I move the motion printed in my name on the Order Paper, as follows:
That the Council, notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 17(1) of the Rules of the National Council of Provinces, grants hon F Nyanda and hon A N D Qikani leave of absence from proceedings of both the Council and committees of the Council in terms of Rule 17(2) until the honourable members are ready to resume their duties.
Question put: That the motion be agreed to.
IN FAVOUR: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape.
Motion accordingly agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.