Allegations of improper conduct on the part of another member are also unparliamentary. Such allegations may only be made by way of a substantive motion.
Having now studied the Hansard in respect of the points of order that were raised in the House on that day, I rule as follows: The hon Kalyan rose on a point of order asking me to rule on remarks that were made by the hon Deputy Minister Tobias-Pokolo during the hon Mazibuko's speech. While the hon Mazibuko was at the podium, the hon Deputy Minister referred to the hon member as "the lady with the funny hairstyle". [Interjections.] Order, hon members, please! Order! [Interjections.] [Laughter.]
As indicated earlier - hon members, I called for order - personal remarks referring to a member's physical appearance in a derogatory manner are always unacceptable. Hon Tobias-Pokolo, your remarks were out of order, and I now ask you to withdraw them.