Order hon members! Order! Hon Minister, I accept the apology and the explanation but in terms of our Rules, we are not allowed to take phone calls in the House. You can go outside if there is an emergency or use your whatsapp, on silent. Order hon member! You are not Chairing! [Interjections.] You are not!
House Chairperson, in conclusion, the ANC is a responsive government, believes in speaking truth to power. We have been consistent and always prepared to admit our mistakes and subject ourselves to a culture of self criticism. We do so knowing that it is also learning from our mistakes, that we will convert our weaknesses to achievements as opposed to grandstanding. As Amilcar Cabral forewarned that we must:
"Hide nothing from the masses of our people. Tell no lies. Expose lies whenever they are told. Mask no difficulties, mistakes, failures. Claim no easy victories..."