There was a division called and, in terms of the Rules, we have to proceed with that division, unless the division is withdrawn.
But, for now, because there is no withdrawal of such a division, we will proceed. [Interjections.]
I am also informed that it does not require a special majority. A division has been called for, but if there is a withdrawal, we will look at that issue.
Division demanded. The House divided.
AYES - 165: Ainslie, A R; Arendse, J D; Asiya, S E; Benjamin, J; Beukman, F; Bhamjee, Y S; Bhengu, M J; Bici, J; Biyela, B P ; Bonhomme, T J; Booi, M S; Burgess, C V; Cachalia, I M; Carrim, Y I; Cele, M A; Chalmers, J; Chang, E S; Chauke, H P; Chohan-Khota, F I; Combrinck, J J; Cronin, J P; Dambuza, B N; Diale, L N; Direko, I W; Dithebe, S L; Dlali, D M; Doidge, G Q M; Fihla, N B; Gabanakgosi, P S; Gaum, A H; Gcwabaza, N E ; Gerber, P A; Godi, N T; Greyling, C H F; Gxowa, N B; Hogan, B A; Jeffery, J H; Johnson, C B; Kalako, M U; Kekana, C D; Khoarai, L P; Kholwane, S E; Khumalo, K K; Khumalo, K M; Khunou, N P; Kotwal, Z; Landers, L T; Lekgetho, G; Lekgoro, M M S; Likotsi, M T; Lishivha, T E; Louw, J T; Louw, S K; Ludwabe, C I; Mabe, L L; Mabena, D C; Madasa, Z L; Madella, A F; Madikiza, G T; Madumise, M M; Magau, K R; Mahlaba, T L; Mahlangu- Nkabinde, G L; Mahote, S; Makasi, X C; Maloney, L; Maloyi, P D N; Maluleka, H P; Maluleke, D K; Mars, I; Mashile, B L; Masutha, T M; Mathibela, N F; Matsemela, M L; Matsomela, M J J ; Maunye, M M; Mayatula, S M; Mbili, M E; Mbombo, N D; Meruti, M V; Mgabadeli, H C; Mncwango, M A; Moatshe, M S; Mofokeng, T R; Mogase, I D; Mohlaloga, M R; Mokoena, A D; Moloto, K A; Montsitsi, S D; Moonsamy, K; Morobi, D M; Morutoa, M R; Moss, M I; Mpontshane, A M; Mshudulu, S A; Mthembu, B; Mthethwa, E N; Mtshali, E; Mzondeki, M J G; Nawa, Z N; Ndlovu, V B; Nel, A C; Nene, M J ; Nene, N M; Ngaleka, E; Ngcobo, E N N; Ngcobo, N W; Ngele, N J; Ngwenya, M L; Nhlengethwa, D G; Njikelana, S J ; Njobe, M A A; Nkuna, C; Nogumla, R Z; Ntuli, B M; Ntuli, R S; Ntuli, S B; Nxumalo, M D; Nyambi, A J; Oliphant, G G; Padayachie, R L; Phadagi, M G; Pieterse, R D; Rajbally, S ; Ramgobin, M; Ramotsamai, C P M; Roopnarain, U; Schippers, J; Schneemann, G D; Schoeman, E A; Seadimo, M D; Seaton, S A; Sibande, M P; Sibanyoni, J B; Siboza, S ; Sibuyana, M W; Sigcau , S N; Sikakane, M R; Sithole, D J; Skhosana, W M; Skosana, M B; Smith, P F; Smith, V G; Sonto, M R; Sosibo, J E; Sotyu, M M; Surty, M E ; Thomson, B; Tinto, B; Tlake, M F; Tolo, L J; Tshivhase, T J; Tshwete, P; Twala, N M; Vadi, I; Van der Merwe, J H; Van der Merwe, S C ; Van Wyk, A; Vos, S C; Vundisa, S S; Wang, Y; Zikalala, C N Z; Zita, L; Zulu, B Z ; Zulu, N E.
NOES - 29: Blanch, J P I; Botha, A J; Botha, C-S; Camerer, S M; Cupido, H B ; Doman, W P; Dreyer, A M; Gibson, D H M; Julies, I F; Kalyan, S V; King, R J; Kohler-Barnard, D; Lowe, C M; Marais, S J F; Minnie, K J ; Nel, A H; Rabie, P J; Sayedali-Shah, M R; Selfe, J; Semple, J A; Stephens, J J M; Steyn, A C; Swart, P S; Swart, S N; Swathe, M M; Trent, E W; Van Dyk, S M; Waters, M; Weber, H.
ABSTAIN - 1: Greyling, L W.
Question agreed to.
Appointment of Dr M Socikwa as councillor to fill a vacancy on the Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa accordingly approved.