Hon Speaker, I would like to comment on the statement made by the hon member from Cope when he said that the ANC condones lawlessness. In a sense, that is effectively what you are saying.
For the record, I want to say that, firstly, this morning the Secretary- General of the ANC condemned the occurrences and incidents which took place in Johannesburg this morning. [Interjections.]
Order! Order, hon members!
Secondly, the ANC is on record as having condemned all incidents of anarchy and lawlessness. We have never, at any point, ever condoned anarchy in our ranks.
I also want to say that the incidents that occurred this morning were very unfortunate. They were, of course, a result of the fact that the ANC decided to stand its ground in disciplining its own. With all the problems that you are having in Cope, I have never heard you actually coming out and condemning those of you who have brought the organisation into disrepute. In our case, we have done it. [Interjections.]
Order! Order!
I think it is proper to say that one of the reasons why your organisation, in particular, exists is because the ANC does not allow people who tolerate anarchy to continue serving in its ranks. [Laughter.] [Applause.] Thank you.