(42) The following papers are referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Defence for consideration and to the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans: (a) Letter from the President of the Republic, dated 23 September 2011, to the Speaker of the National Assembly, informing members of the Assembly of the employment of the South African National Defence Force for service in co- operation with the South African Police Service for the protection and safety of the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa during his visit to Cte D'Ivoire.