Hon member! Hon member, I never gave you permission to talk! [Laughter.] I am now saying we should continue.
Status of South Africa-Somalia relations and details in this regard 12. Mr D V Bloem (Cope) asked the Minister of International Relations and Co-operation:
1) Whether South Africa recognises Somalia as a sovereign state; if not, why not; if so, what is the current state of affairs regarding (a) diplomatic relations with Somalia, (b) the status of recognition for Somali refugees who are entering the country for asylum and (c) the protection of Somalis in this country;
(2) whether there are any forms of official government exchanges or direct relations with the current ruling regime in said country; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) what is South Africa's contribution to the developments in Somalia?