Hon members, I wish to announce the following.
The vacancy which occurred in the National Assembly owing to the resignation of Dr N C Dlamini-Zuma has been filled by the nomination of Mr C C Mathale with effect from 15 July 2013. [Applause.]
The vacancy which occurred owing to the resignation of Rev K R J Meshoe has been filled by the nomination of Mr W M Thring with effect from 21 June 2013.
The vacancy which occurred owing to the passing away of Mr N M Kganyago has been filled by the nomination of Mr N L K Kwankwa with effect from 6 August 2013. [Applause.]
Lastly, the vacancy which occurred owing to Mr L M Mphahlele's loss of membership of the National Assembly in terms of section 47(3)(c) of the Constitution has been filled by the nomination of Mr S A Mpethi with effect from 15 July 2013.
The members have made and subscribed the oath or solemn affirmation in my office.
I also wish to announce that, in terms of Rule 319, Mrs M T Kubayi has, with effect from 24 July 2013, been designated as the Parliamentary Counsellor to the Deputy President. [Applause.] This, of course, happened after a formal consultative process with the Deputy President. [Interjections.] [Applause.]