Modulasetulo, bomabina-go-tsholwa ba na le go bua fela ba sa itse gore ba tswa kae. Mathata otlhe a re nang le ona, re a tsere mo pusong ya bona e e fetileng. [Chairperson, people who like to take credit for something they did not do normally say things they know nothing about. All the problems we currently have are from the previous regime.]
The ANC supports the Health budget as it is in line with the priorities of the policy of the department, which derives its mandate from the Freedom Charter and the ten-point plan, which seeks to improve the lives of the people, through better and healthier lifestyles.
The roll-out of ARVs throughout the country is strengthening the quality of the care in our hospitals, and there is a choice between getting ARVs from hospitals or from health centres. I thank you.
Division demanded.
The Council divided:
AYES - 42: Adams, F; Botha, D J; Dlulane, B N; Gamede, D D; Goeieman, M C; Hendrickse, N D; Hollander, P M; Kolweni, Z S; Mabe, E S; Mack, N J; Madlala-Magubane, N M; Manyosi, A T; Masilo, J M; Matlanyane, H F; Mazibuko, N F; Mchunu, A N T; Mkhaliphi, B J; Mkono, D G; Moatshe, P; Mokoena, M L; Moseki, A L J; Mzizi, M A; Ntuli, Z C; Ntwanambi, N D; Nyanda, F; Oliphant, M N; Qikani, A N D; Ralane, T S; Robertson, M O; Setona, T S; Shiceka, S; Sibiya, J; Sogoni, E M; Sulliman, M A; Tau, R J; Themba, M P; Tolo, B J; Van Rooyen, C J; Vilakazi, J N.
Special delegates: Moerane-Mamase, N; Phenduka, N C; Radebe, M.
NOES - 9: Chen, S S; Lamoela, H; Le Roux, J W; Robinson, D; Terblanche, J F; Thetjeng, O M; Van Heerden, F J; Watson, A; Worth, D. ABSTAIN - 1: Matlhoahela, B L
Vote accordingly agreed to.
Vote No 17 - Labour - put and agreed to (Democratic Alliance dissenting). Vote No 18 - Social Development - put and agreed to. Vote No 19 - Sport and Recreation South Africa - put and agreed to (Freedom Front Plus dissenting).
Vote No 20 - Correctional Services - put.
Declarations of vote: