We can ask the Table during the break to explain to us what is happening here.
Division demanded.
The Council divided.
AYES: 34: Bebee, L C; Carrim, Y I; Dangor, M; Gillion N M; Govender, L P; Gxoyiya, A B; Llatchminarain, T; Mamaregane, L; Matibe, T B; Matiwane, T; Mfayela, S E; Mohai S J; Moshodi, L M; Modise, T C; Mthethwa, E M; Mahlangu, D G; Maleka, A D; Mkiva, Z; Mokgonyana, E M; Mmoiemang, K M; Mmola, M P; Ncitha, Z V; Ndongeni, N; Nkosi, S C; Ntsube, I; Ngwenya, W; Nchabaleng, M Nyambi, A J; Njadu, E J; Rayi, M I; Rosho, M Z; Saziwa, M; Sekoati, S C; Shaikh, S.
NOES: 19: Apleni, T; Arnolds, A; Aucamp, W A S; Bara, M R; Boshoff, H S; Botswe, M; Brauteseth, T J; Baartman, D; Christians, D C; Du Toit, S F; Koni, N P; Lehihi, S B; Luthuli, S A; Michalakis, G; Moletsane, M S; Ryder, R; Schafer, B; Sileku, I M; Visser, C.
Vote agreed to (Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).
Business suspended at 17:10 and resumed at 17:27
The DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF the NCOP: Hon members, there was an issue that we ruled on earlier. What is a bit concerning is that I would want the Chief Whip to report this to me, and not anyone to communicate or correspond with me directly on it - because I am not responsible for the speakers' list and other things in the House. It is the responsibility of the Chief Whip and I want the secretaries to give this letter to the Chief Whip so that he can clarify it for us. In the meantime, let us continue whilst we are waiting for the Chief Whip's clarity. Yes, please. If you can, it would assist. It would really assist.