Deputy Speaker, I think this is what they refer to as a small but enthusiastic crowd.
Hon members, let us deal with the first item on the Order Paper which is a debate on an urgent matter of national public importance in terms of Rule 113 in the name of Prince M G Buthelezi on the recent incidents of violence and criminality in the country, including those affecting foreign nationals.
Hon Deputy Speaker, may I have your indulgence?
Yes, sir.
I note that we started at 13:58 which is very good that we start before time. Hon Buthelezi is not here; can you give me a minute to check where he is so that we could start the debate?
Eh ... Oder, Chief Whip. Hon members, let us give that minute to do that. We will wait a moment.
Hon Deputy Speaker, thank you very much.