Chairperson, as we conclude this part of our debate in respect of the two Bills, let us appreciate the work which has been executed by the portfolio committee, which is ably led by hon Dambuza.
I know how difficult it was for the committee to come to terms here. They spent a lot of time, many nights and days, debating. One appreciates the fact that all parties agreed to the two Bills. We congratulate the parties for doing that. We also congratulate them on their involvement in this debate.
We will take on board details expressed here by various members - as they say, the devil is in the detail, and there are many details associated with the two Bills. A lot has been said here. Our director-general is in the House and we will still have to download this. I must be honest with you, I didn't pick up everything. Normally we download some of the things which have been said here so that we can go line by line in taking advice that has been put here.
As the Minister responsible, I also want to reiterate my commitment to applying the duties and functions, as well as various responsibilities, around the two pieces of legislation even-handedly. In that respect we would like to continue to assure members of the House that we are going to engage with the various stakeholders so that we can explain to them the direction that we are taking and give them comfort about the even-handed manner in which we are going to apply this legislation.
Last but not least, I also want to thank and congratulate the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Minister Gugile Nkwinti. First and foremost, he gives us lots of land - we can't have human settlement without him! We also thank him for his co-operation and the role that he has played in seeing to the smooth transfer of these two pieces of legislation from his department to Human Settlements. Thank you.
Debate concluded.
Sectional Titles Schemes Management Bill read a second time.
Community Schemes Ombud Service Bill read a second time.