Madam Speaker, we in the ANC would like, once again, to state our unequivocal support for this budget. We are convinced, as the ANC, having once again listened very carefully to what the DA said, that the DA is indeed not committed to the transformation of our country because of the issues they raised during the debate. We raised the issues of HIV and Aids and the challenges thereof, but we also raised the question of the challenges of human resources. We must also recognise that whatever we say, if you don't support this budget, which puts a lot of emphasis on human resources, then the contradiction that emerges is: How then are you going to address the challenges of health in this regard? You must also not forget that South Africa was the first country to introduce on the African continent a human resource strategy for health. That, on its own, is an indication of our commitment to this particular question. In fact, we are also the first country to move this motion in the World Health Organisation.
We in the ANC appreciate the points raised by the hon De Lille around the challenges, but we are not convinced that those points on their own are reason enough not to support and vote for this particular budget. So we really want to make an appeal that this budget be supported. Even at this late hour, we really want to appeal to all parties to support this budget.
Let's try to ensure that we all put our shoulders to the wheel, because health is more important that just the statements we heard here today. We can still do more. Let's all try to support this budget in the interests of all the people of South Africa. Thank you very much. [Applause.]
Division demanded.
The House divided:
AYES - 230: Abram, S; Anthony, T G; Arendse, J D; Asiya, S E; Balfour, B M N; Baloyi, M R; Benjamin, J; Beukman, F; Bhengu, F; Bhengu, M J; Bhoola, R B; Bloem, D V; Bogopane-Zulu, H I; Bonhomme, T J; Booi, M S; Botha, N G W; Carrim, Y I; Cele, M A; Chalmers, J; Chauke, H P; Chikunga, L S; Chohan- Khota, F I; Combrinck, J J; Cronin, J P; Cwele, S C; Dambuza, B N; Davies, R H; Dhlamini, B W; Diale, L N; Didiza, A T; Dikgacwi, M M; Direko, I W; Dithebe, S L; Ditshetelo, P H K; Dlali, D M; Doidge, G Q M; Du Toit, D C ; Fihla, N B; Fraser-Moleketi, G J; Frolick, C T; Fubbs, J L; Gaum, A H; Gerber, P A; Gigaba, K M N; Gololo, C L; Goniwe, M T; Green, L M; Gumede, M M; Hajaig, F; Hendrickse, P A C; Huang, S; Jacobus, L; Jeffery, J H; Johnson, C B; Johnson, M; Jordan, Z P; Kalako, M U; Kasrils, R; Kekana, C D; Khoarai, L P; Kholwane, S E; Khumalo, K K; Khumalo, K M; Khunou, N P; Komphela, B M; Kondlo, N C; Kota, Z A; Kotwal, Z; Lekgetho, G; Lekgoro, M M S; Likotsi, M T; Lishivha, T E; Louw, J T; Louw, S K; Lucas, E J; Ludwabe, C I; Luthuli, A N; Maake, J J; Mabandla, B S; Mabe, L L; Mabena, D C; Madasa, Z L; Maduma, L D; Magubane, N E; Magwanishe, G B; Mahlawe, N M; Mahote, S; Maine, M S; Maja, S J; Makasi, X C; Makgate, M W; Malahlela, M J; Maloyi, P D N; Maluleka, H P; Maluleke, D K; Manuel, T A; Mapisa- Nqakula, N N; Mars, I; Maserumule, F T; Mashangoane, P R; Mashile, B L; Masutha, T M; Mathebe, P M; Mathibela, N F; Matlala, M H; Matsomela, M J J; Maunye, M M; Mbombo, N D; Mentor, M P; Meruti, M V; Mgabadeli, H C; Mkhize, Z S; Mlangeni, A; Mnguni, B A; Mnyandu, B J; Moatshe, M S; Modisenyane, L J; Mogale, O M; Mogase, I D; Mohamed, I J; Mohlaloga, M R; Mokoena, A D; Molefe, C T; Moleketi, P J; Moloto, K A; Monareng, O E; Montsitsi, S D; Moonsamy, K; Morobi, D M; Morutoa, M R; Morwamoche, K W; Mosala, B G; Moss, L N; Moss, M I; Mpontshane, A M; Mshudulu, S A; Mthembu, B; Mthethwa, E N; Mtshali, E; Mufamadi, F S; Mzondeki, M J G; Ndlovu, V B; Ndzanga, R A; Nel, A C; Newhoudt-Druchen, W S; Ngaleka, E; Ngcengwane, N D; Ngcobo, B T; Ngcobo, E N N; Ngculu, L V J; Ngele, N J; Ngwenya, M L; Ngwenya, W; Nhlengethwa, D G; Njikelana, S J; Njobe, M A A; Nkabinde, N C; Nkem-Abonta, E; Nkuna, C; Nogumla, R Z; Nonkonyana, M; Nqakula, C; Ntuli, M M; Ntuli, R S; Ntuli, S B; Nxumalo, M D; Nxumalo, S N; Olifant, D A A; Oosthuizen, G C; Padayachie, R L; Pandor, G N M; Phadagi, M G; Phungula, J P; Pieterse, R D; Rabinowitz, R; Radebe, B A; Rajbally, S; Ramakaba-Lesiea, M M; Ramgobin, M; Ramodibe, D M; Ramotsamai, C P M; Ramphele, T D H; Rasmeni, S M; Reid, L R R; Rwexana, S P; Saloojee, E; Schippers, J; Schneemann, G D; Schoeman, E A; Seaton, S A; Sefularo, M; Sekgobela, P S; September, C C; Sibande, M P; Sibanyoni, J B; Siboza, S; Sibuyana, M W; Sigcau, S N; Sikakane, M R; Sisulu, L N; Skhosana, W M; Skosana, M B; Skweyiya, Z S T; Smith, V G; Solo, B M; Solomon, G; Sonjica, B P; Sonto, M R; Sosibo, J E; Sotyu, M M; Thabethe, E; Thomson, B; Tinto, B; Tobias, T V; Tolo, L J; Tsenoli, S L; Tshabalala-Msimang, M E; Vadi, I; Van den Heever, R P Z; Van der Merwe, S C; Van Schalkwyk, M C J; Van Wyk, A; Vezi, T E; Vundisa, S S; Wang, Y; Xolo, E T; Yengeni, L E; Zikalala, C N Z; Zita, L; Zulu, B Z.
NOES - 49: Batyi, F; Boinamo, G G; Camerer, S M; Cupido, H B; Davidson, I O; De Lille, P; Delport, J T; Doman, W P; Dreyer, A M; Ellis, M J; Farrow, S B; Gore, V C; Greyling, L W; Groenewald, P J; Harding, A; Jankielsohn, R; Joubert, L K; Julies, I F; Kalyan, S V; King, R J; Labuschagne, L B; Lowe, C M; Masango, S J; Mdladlose, M M; Meshoe, K R J; Minnie, K J; Morgan, G R; Mulder, C P; Mulder, P W A; Nel, A H; Ngema, M V; Opperman, S E; Rabie, P J; Sayedali-Shah, M R; Schmidt, H C; Selfe, J; Semple, J A; Seremane, W J; Simmons, S; Smuts, M; Steyn, A C; Swart, M; Swart, P S; Swart, S N; Swathe, M M; Van der Walt, D; Van Niekerk, A I; Waters, M; Woods, G G.
Vote accordingly agreed to.
Vote No 17 - Labour - put.
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