Hon members, 298 members voted in support of the appointment of Mr Thembekile Kimi Makwetu as Auditor- General. [Applause.]
As the required majority has been obtained in terms of section 193(5)(b) of the Constitution, the recommendation for the appointment of Mr Thembekile Kimi Makwetu as Auditor-General will be forwarded to the President.
Question agreed to.
Mr Thembekile Kimi Makwetu accordingly recommended for appointment as Auditor-General in accordance with section 193(5)(b) of the Constitution, 1996.