Thank you very much, Deputy Speaker. I would like to respond to the statement made by the hon Shilowa regarding the complaint laid with the Judicial Service Commission, JSC, by the judges of the Constitutional Court against Judge Hlophe.
I would just like to remind the hon Shilowa that the JSC is an independent body created by the Constitution. It has deliberated extensively on this matter and decided on a process and a mechanism to deal with the matter, and we appeal to everyone, including members of this House, to respect the independence of the JSC and to allow it to fulfil the mandate that it has been given by the Constitution and by the law. I thank you. [Applause.]