Hon Speaker, this is the point I've just made-that the matter is collectively being discussed by SADC, because it cannot be the challenge of one country alone. We are discussing the matter of how to capacitate our own countries, so that we are able to deal with the threat that is coming, particularly piracy which has been threatening the Indian Ocean and is beginning in the Atlantic Ocean. That led to our urgent discussion on that matter, and we need to take action. The matter is being considered by these countries. We believe that it is SADC that must form a collective system to be able to defend the respective countries. The matter is being attended to. Thank you. [Applause.]
Investigation into building on Nkandla home of President by Public Protector
24. The Leader of the Opposition (DA) asked the President of the Republic:
(1) Whether he instructed his Minister of Public Works to cease all building on his Nkandla home pending the outcome of an investigation announced by the Public Protector; if not, why not; if so, when;
(2) whether his instruction was carried out; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?