Chairperson, I shall move at the next sitting of the House:
That the Council -
(1) notes the national Minister of Housing and Minmec's decision to remove the N2 Gateway Project from the Cape Town Metro Council in order to fast-track the roll-out of much needed housing in the Western Cape;
(2) rejects with contempt the DA City Council's attempt to politicise this national pilot project; and
(3) discusses the N2 Gateway Project and similar projects in order to put in place guidelines on how to deal with projects of national interest, in order to benefit the poor.
Chairperson, I hereby give notice that on the next sitting day of the NCOP, I shall move on behalf of the IFP:
That the Council -
1) notes with shock and disgust that a 50-year-old man who was convicted of murdering his wife and daughter in order to avoid paying maintenance has been sent to jail for only 18 years;
2) further notes that the two women, who had a protection order against the man and had just attended a maintenance hearing against him, were shot dead execution style;
3) acknowledges that the sentence of just 18 years, which was handed down to this monstrous criminal, is not harsh enough, considering the heinous crimes that he committed; and
(4) calls upon all relevant authorities to do more to provide the necessary protection to our women and children so that they can feel safe and live a life free of fear.
Chairperson, I hereby give notice that at the next sitting of the NCOP, I shall move on behalf of the ANC:
That the Council -
(1) notes with joy the appointment of the son of the soil, the Minister of Labour, as the Chairperson of the ILO;
(2) notes that the ILO is a United Nations special agency that works towards the promotion of social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights; the ILO was found in 1919 and became the first specialised agency of the United Nations in 1946; the ILO has as its strategic objectives, amongst others, to promote and realise the standards and fundamental principles and rights at work, which include child labour - that is also our concern;
(3) notes that the ILO creates better opportunities for men and women to secure a decent employment and income, to enhance coverage and effectiveness of social protection, to strengthen tripartism and social dialogue among social partners; (4) further notes that South Africa is being recognised for its sterling contribution in building a peaceful and just Africa and world; and
(5) therefore resolves that the Council sends a message of congratulations to the Minister and the Cabinet.