Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
(1) expresses its shock at the barbaric assault on two young girls (aged 10 and 11, respectively) at the hands of an East Rand farmer for allegedly stealing a few mealies;
(2) is of the opinion that this assault constitutes a serious criminal offence; and
(3) therefore calls on the Child Protection Unit and the Director of Public Prosecutions to spare no effort in their investigation into this farmer's conduct.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.