Thank you very much, hon Deputy Chair. I move without notice on behalf of the ANC:
That the Council-
1) notes that hon Madikizela withdrew from the race to become interim party leader of the DA after being instructed to do so by the liberal faction of the DA, in fear of ...
[Interjections.] ... splitting the votes meant for the hon Steenhuisen;
2) also notes that the classical liberal faction has promised Madikizela their support in the 2020 election conference in return for his withdrawal from the election this weekend in support of hon Steenhuisen; and
3) further notes that this all happened following the election of Helen Zille as the federal chairperson and the resignation of Maimane as the party leader. [Applause.]
Is there any objection to the motion? [Interjections.]
Hlala phansi! Hlala phansi! [Sit down! Sit down!] You can object from your seat. Hon members, there is no motion.
There being an objection, the motion without notice becomes a notice of motion.
We are not going to call for further motions. We just made an exception today. Usually we have
just 20 minutes but really, from the day that I started here, there has been no time for motions. So, that's why we made that exception today. It is only for today. Are you satisfied hon Michalakis?
Deputy Chairperson, yes, the day is still early but I see the rule book that I sent you worked. Thank you.