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No 48 – 2017] FOURTH SESSION, FIFTH PARLIAMENT

REPUBLIC OF ______

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OF

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ______

TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2017

1. The House met at 10:00.

2. House Chairperson Ms A T Didiza took the Chair and requested members to observe a moment of silence for prayer or meditation.

3. FIRST ORDER [10:01]

Debate on 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children: Count me in: Together moving a non-violent South Africa forward.

Debate concluded.

BUSINESS SUSPENDED AT 11:30 AND RESUMED AT 14:05.

4. SECOND ORDER [14:06]

Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Finance on Proposed Fiscal Framework in terms of section 6 (5) of Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act (No 9 of 2009) (Announcement, Tablings and Committee Reports, 16 November 2017, p 5).

Ms P S Kekana, as a member of the Committee, introduced the Report.

There was no debate.

The Chief Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the Report be adopted.

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Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, , , Congress of the People and African National Congress.

Division demanded.

The House Divided.

AYES - 179: Abrahams, B L; Adams, F; Adams, P E; Adams, R C; Bam- Mugwanya, V; Basson, J V; Bekwa, S D; Beukman, F; Bhengu, P; Bhengu, F; Bhengu, N R; Bilankulu, N K; Bogopane-Zulu, H I; Booi, M S; Boroto, M G; Carrim, Y I; Cele, M A; Chauke, H P; Chikunga, L S; Chohan, F I; Chueu, M P; Coleman, E M; Cronin, J P; Cwele, S C; Dambuza, N B; Davies, R H; Didiza, A T; Dirks, M A; Dlakude, D E; Dlamini-Dubazana, Z S; Dlodlo, A; Dlomo, B J; Dlulane, B N; Dube, J J; Dudley, C; Faku, Z C; Fubbs, J L; Galo, M P; Gamede, D D; Gcwabaza, N E; Gigaba, K M N; Gina, N; Gumede, D M; Jeffery, J H; Johnson, M; Kalako, M U; Kekana, P S; Kekana, H B; Kekana, C D; Kekana, M D; Kekana, E; Kenye, T E; Khoarai, L P; Khosa, D H; Khubisa, N M; Koornhof, N J J v R; Kota-Fredricks, Z A; Kubayi, M T; Landers, L T; Lesoma, R M M; Loliwe, F S; Luyenge, Z; Luzipo, S; Maake, J J; Mabasa, X; Mabe, B P; Mabika, M S; Maesela, P; Mafolo, M V; Magadzi, D P; Magwanishe, G; Mahlalela, A F; Mahlangu, D G; Mahlangu, J L; Mahlobo, M D; Maila, M S A; Majola, F Z; Makhubele, Z S; Makondo, T; Makwetla, S P; Malgas, H H; Manamela, K B; Manana, M N S; Manana, D P; Mantashe, P T; Mapulane, M P; Masango, M S A; Masehela, E K M; Maseko, L M; Mashego-Dlamini, K C; Mashile, B L; Masondo, N A; Masuku, M B; Masutha, T M; Maswanganyi, M J; Mathale, C C; Mathebe, D H; Matlala, M H; Matshoba, M O; Matsimbi, C; Mavunda, R T; Maxegwana, C H M; Mbuyane, S H; Mchunu, S; Mdakane, M R; Memela, T C; Mjobo, L N; Mkhize, H B; Mkongi, B M; Mmemezi, H M Z; Mmola, M P; Mmusi, S G; Mncwabe, S C; Mnguni, D; Mnguni, P J; Mnisi, N A; Mogotsi, V P; Molebatsi, M A; Morutoa, M R; Motimele, M S; Motsoaledi, P A; Mpanza, T K; Mpumlwana, L K B; Msibi, V Z; Mthembu, J M; Mthembu, N; Mthethwa, E N; Mthethwa, E M; Nchabeleng, M E; Ndaba, C N; Ndongeni, N; Nel, A C; Newhoudt- Druchen, W S; Ngcobo, B T; Nkadimeng, M F; Nkwinti, G E; November, N T; Nqakula, C; Nxesi, T W; Nyambi, H V; Nzimande, B E; Oliphant, G G; Oosthuizen, G C; Pandor, G N M; Patel, E; Phaahla, M J; Phosa, Y N; Pikinini, I A; Pilane-Majake, M C C; Radebe, B A; Radebe, G S; Radebe, J T; Ralegoma, S M; Ramatlakane, L; Raphuti, D D; Senokoanyane, D Z; September, C C; Shabangu, S; Shaik Emam, A M; Shelembe, M L; Shope-Sithole, S C N; Sibande, M P; Skosana, J J; Skosana, G J; Smith, V G; Sotyu, M M; Thabethe, E; Thomson, B; Tleane, S A; Tobias, T V; Tom, X S; Tseke, G K; Tsoleli, S P; Tsotetsi, D R; Tuck, A; Van Schalkwyk, S R; Williams, A J; Wolmarans, M J; Zokwana, S.

NOES - 74: Alberts, A; America, D; Atkinson, P G; Bagraim, M; Bara, M R; Basson, L J; Bergman, D; Boshoff, H S; Bozzoli, B; Brauteseth, T J; Cachalia, G K Y; Cassim, Y; Chance, R W T; Davis, G R; Dreyer, A M; Edwards, J; Esau, S; Figg, M J; Figlan, A M; Groenewald, H B; Grootboom, G A; Hoosen, M H; Hugo, R T; Hunsinger, C H H; Jooste, K;

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Kalyan, S V; Ketabahle, V; Khawula, M S; King, C; Krumbock, G R; Lees, R A; Lorimer, J R B; Lotriet, A; Mackenzie, C; Madisha, W M; Majola, T R; Marais, S J F; Masango, B S ; Mathys, L A; Matsepe, C D; Maynier, D J; Mbabama, T M; Mbhele, Z N; Mcloughlin, A R; Mente, N V; Mhlongo, S P; Mhlongo, T W; Mileham, K J; Mkhaliphi, H O; Mokgalapa, S; Motau, S C; Mulder, C P; Ollis, I M; Paulsen, M N; Rabotapi, M W; Robertson, K P; Robinson, D; Ross, D C; Ryder, D R; Selfe, J; Shinn, M R; Sonti, N P; Stander, T; Steenhuisen, J H; Stubbe, D J; Thembekwayo, S S; Topham, B R; Van Dalen, P; Van Damme, P T; Van Der Walt, D; Van Der Westhuizen, A P; Van Dyk, V; Walters, T C R; Waters, M.

ABSTAIN - 8: Buthelezi, E M; Cebekhulu, R N; Esterhuizen, J A; Hlengwa, M; Ngwezi, X; Singh, N; Sithole, K P; Van Der Merwe, L L.

Motion agreed to.

Report accordingly adopted.

5. THIRD TO FIFTH ORDERS [14:47]

Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Finance on Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill [B 26 – 2017] (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 14 November 2017, p 8).

Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Finance on Taxation Laws Amendment Bill [B 27 – 2017] (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 14 November 2017, p 4).

Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Finance on Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill [B 28 – 2017] (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 14 November 2017, p 3).

There was no debate. The Chief Whip of the Majority Party moved: That the Reports be adopted.

Motion agreed to.

Report on Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill accordingly adopted (Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).

Report on Taxation Laws Amendment Bill accordingly adopted (Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).

Report on Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill accordingly adopted (Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).

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6. SIXTH TO EIGHTH ORDERS [14:48]

First Reading debate – Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill [B 26 – 2017] (National Assembly – sec 77).

First Reading debate – Taxation Laws Amendment Bill [B 27 – 2017] (National Assembly – sec 77).

Second Reading debate – Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill [B 28 – 2017] (National Assembly – sec 75).

Debate concluded.

Question put: That the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill be read a first time.

Division demanded.

The House divided.

AYES - 198: Abrahams, B L; Adams, F; Adams, P E; Adams, R C; Bam- Mugwanya, V; Basson, J V; Bekwa, S D; Beukman, F; Bhengu, P; Bhengu, F; Bhengu, N R; Bilankulu, N K; Bogopane-Zulu, H I; Booi, M S; Boroto, M G; Buthelezi, E M; Carrim, Y I; Cebekhulu, R N; Cele, M A; Chauke, H P; Chikunga, L S; Chohan, F I; Chueu, M P; Coleman, E M; Cronin, J P; Cwele, S C; Dambuza, N B; Davies, R H; Didiza, A T; Dirks, M A; Dlakude, D E; Dlamini, B O; Dlamini-Dubazana, Z S; Dlodlo, A; Dlomo, B J; Dlulane, B N; Dube, J J; Esterhuizen, J A; Faku, Z C; Fubbs, J L; Galo, M P; Gamede, D D; Gcwabaza, N E; Gigaba, K M N; Gina, N; Gordhan, P J; Gumede, D M; Gungubele, M; Hlengwa, M; Jeffery, J H; Johnson, M; Kalako, M U; Kekana, H B; Kekana, P S; Kekana, C D; Kekana, M D; Kekana, E; Kenye, T E; Khoarai, L P; Khosa, D H; Khubisa, N M; Koornhof, G W; Koornhof, N J J v R; Kota- Fredricks, Z A; Kubayi, M T; Landers, L T; Lesoma, R M M; Loliwe, F S; Luyenge, Z; Luzipo, S; Maake, J J; Mabasa, X; Mabe, B P; Mabika, M S; Maesela, P; Mafolo, M V; Magadzi, D P; Magwanishe, G; Mahlalela, A F; Mahlangu, J L; Mahlangu, D G; Mahlobo, M D; Maila, M S A; Majola, F Z; Makhubele, Z S; Makondo, T; Makwetla, S P; Malgas, H H; Manana, D P; Manana, M N S; Mantashe, P T; Mapulane, M P; Martins, B A D; Masango, M S A; Maseko, L M; Mashego-Dlamini, K C; Mashile, B L; Masondo, N A; Masuku, M B; Masutha, T M; Maswanganyi, M J; Mathale, C C; Mathebe, D H; Matlala, M H; Matshoba, M O; Matsimbi, C; Mavunda, R T; Maxegwana, C H M; Mbinda, L R; Mbuyane, S H; Mchunu, S; Mdakane, M R; Memela, T C; Mjobo, L N; Mkhize, H B; Mmemezi, H M Z; Mmola, M P; Mmusi, S G; Mncwabe, S C; Mnganga - Gcabashe, L A; Mnguni, P J; Mnguni, D; Mnisi, N A; Mogotsi, V P; Molebatsi, M A; Molewa, B E E; Morutoa, M R; Motimele, M S; Motshekga, M S; Motsoaledi, P A; Mpanza, T K; Mpumlwana, L K B; Msibi, V Z; Mthembu, J M; Mthembu, N; Mthethwa, E N; Mthethwa, E M; Nchabeleng, M E; Ndaba, C N; Ndongeni, N; Nel, A C; Newhoudt- Druchen, W S; Ngcobo, B T; Ngwezi, X; Nkadimeng, M F; Nkwinti, G E; November, N T; Nqakula, C; Nxesi, T W; Nyambi, H V; Nzimande, B E;

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Oliphant, G G; Oosthuizen, G C; Pandor, G N M; Patel, E; Phaahla, M J; Phosa, Y N; Pikinini, I A; Pilane-Majake, M C C; Radebe, B A; Radebe, J T; Radebe, G S; Ralegoma, S M; Ramaphosa, M C; Ramatlakane, L; Rantho, D Z; Raphuti, D D; Senokoanyane, D Z; September, C C; Shabangu, S; Shaik Emam, A M; Shope-Sithole, S C N; Sibande, M P; Singh, N; Sithole, K P; Skosana, J J; Skosana, G J; Skwatsha, M; Smith, V G; Sotyu, M M; Surty, M E; Thabethe, E; Theko, L C; Thomson, B; Tleane, S A; Tobias, T V; Tom, X S; Tseke, G K; Tseli, R M; Tshwete, P; Tsoleli, S P; Tsotetsi, D R; Tuck, A; Van Der Merwe, L L; Van Schalkwyk, S R; Williams, A J; Wolmarans, M J; Zokwana, S.

NOES - 5: Lees, R A; Maynier, D J; Mkhaliphi, H O; Steenhuisen, J H; Waters, M.

ABSTAIN - 1: Shelembe, M L.

Question agreed to.

Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill accordingly read a first time.

Taxation Laws Amendment Bill read a first time (Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).

Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill read a second time.

7. NINTH ORDER [15:56]

Second Reading – Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill [B 26 – 2017] (National Assembly – sec 77).

There was no debate. Bill read a second time (Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).

8. TENTH ORDER [15:56]

Second Reading – Taxation Laws Amendment Bill [B 27 – 2017] (National Assembly – sec 77).

There was no debate. Bill read a second time (Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).

9. [15:57] On the proposal of Ms T V Tobias, the House discussed the following subject: A growth and economic transformation model anchored on a common vision in order to address unemployment, poverty and inequality.

Debate concluded.

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10. [17:18] Mr N E Gcwabaza moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes that United Nations General Assembly designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women;

(2) further notes that the premise of the day is to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence;

(3) recalls that one of the aims of the day is to highlight that the scale and true nature of the issue is often hidden;

(4) acknowledges that the theme of the campaign for 2017 is “Leave no one behind: end violence against women and girls”;

(5) understands that violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today; and

(6) calls upon governments to observe this day and regard it as a day to combat abuse against women and girls.

Agreed to.

11. Mr M R Bara moved without notice: That the House -

(1) notes that the finale of South African Idols was held on Sunday, 19 November 2017;

(2) further notes that this year’s competition was won by Paxton Fielies from Bishop Davis in Cape Town;

(3) acknowledges that as a 17-year-old, Grade 11 pupil, she is the youngest winner in the history of the competition;

(4) further acknowledges that she beat the very talented 25-year-old Mthokozisi Ndaba from KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday evening, and walked away with the ultimate prize including prize money of R1 million; and

(5) congratulates Paxton Fielies on this remarkable achievement and wishes her well in her future endeavours as she is a great inspiration to her peers and other young people across South Africa.

Agreed to.

12. Ms R M M Lesoma moved without notice: That the House -

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(1) notes that Hayley Nixon became South Africa's newest world champion when she conquered tough conditions and a very strong field to win the ICF Ocean Racing World Championships, on a day that saw Team SA scoop five medals in Hong Kong on Saturday, 18 November 2017;

(2) understands that apart from Nixon’s award, the team won a silver in the under 23 women and two junior medals with Danville Park Girls' High School student Sabina Lawrie becoming the new junior world champion;

(3) further understands that Ms Nixon, who has a rowing and surf ski background, came to canoeing after realising her lifelong dream of becoming a world champion, when she won the Surfski World Series title in 2016;

(4) congratulates Hayley Nixon and Team SA for making the country proud; and

(5) wishes her and the team well in future competitions.

Agreed to.

13. Mr N Singh moved without notice: That the House -

(1) notes the recent terror at India House, Durban, in which the family of India’s Consul General in Durban, Dr Shashank Vikram, was left severely traumatised after eight robbers armed with guns and crowbars invaded their home, holding their five-year-old son hostage on Thursday afternoon;

(2) aknowledges the brazenness of criminal elements in this country to target and so easily breach the security of one of South Africa’s highest profile diplomatic families when they burst into the historic home around 4pm last Thursday, after overpowering and attacking a guard;

(3) further acknowledges that Dr Shashank Vikram’s wife, Dr Megha Singh, and their two young children were at the residence at the time, and were subjected to a terrifying ordeal during which their five-year-old son was held hostage as the robbers demanded money and gold;

(4) expresses its serious concern about the increasing levels of criminality and lawlessness that are sweeping our country and emphasizes the fact that no one is immune from these kinds of robberies;

(5) calls upon the South African Police Services (SAPS) to conduct a thorough investigation into the robbery and the alleged ineptitude of the security company; and

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(6) further calls for the perpetrators to be apprehended without delay and for them to face the full might of the law as no person or family should be put through the kind of trauma experienced by the Vikram family in South Africa.

Agreed to.

14. Prof N M Khubisa moved without notice: That the House -

(1) notes the sadness the death of Ms Nontobeko Sindane, Mrs Syvia Moruri and Mr Andile Masondo due to a car accident caused by an illegal car racing along Umngeni Road on Saturday evening, 18 November 2017, in Durban;

(2) further notes a call made by the community in the area to deploy Metro Police to put an end in that illegal car-racing;

(3) sends its condolences to the bereaved families for the loss of their loved ones; and

(4) calls for immediate intervention by the Durban Metro Police to put an end to the illegal car-racing and bring perpetrators to book.

Agreed to.

15. Mr N E Gcwabaza moved without notice: That the House -

(1) notes that the Springboks hit back from last week's record defeat to Ireland to beat France 18 – 17 in Paris on Saturday, 18 November 2017;

(2) acknowledges that the Springboks held on for a narrow win against France to get their first win on tour;

(3) believes that this was a tough encounter which saw Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth and hooker Malcolm Marx injured and getting X-rays to determine the severity of injuries;

(4) commends the Boks on responding well from the setback in Dublin a week ago; and

(5) congratulates them on their character and resilience.

Agreed to.

16. Mr N L S Kwankwa moved without notice: That the House -

(1) notes that on 12 September 2015 at an awards ceremony held in Dallas, United States of America, Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa won the International Leadership Award from the Extraordinary People Awards for his sterling leadership during the outbreak of the xenophobic violence in South Africa in 2015;

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(2) further notes that Mr Kwankwa was one of the two people who won this award in 2015, and that the other recipient was the former First Lady of Ghana, Dr Nana Rawlings for her outstanding leadership on the empowerment of women in Ghana and on the continent;

(3) acknowledges that in 2016, the Extraordinary People Awards renamed its Youth Leadership Award after Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, its first youth winner of the International Leadership Award, to the Nqabayomzi Kwankwa Youth Leadership Award;

(4) further acknowledges that on 18 September 2016 at an award ceremony held in Texas, United States of America, an 18-year-old Ms Kainat Khan from Pakistan won the first Nqabayomzi Kwankwa Youth Leadership Award for her role in promoting peace and the right to education for the girl child in Pakistan;

(5) recognises that on 15 September 2017 at an award ceremony held in Colorado Springs, United States of America (USA), an 18-year-old and physically challenged Ms Autumn Kakinde from the USA won the 2017 Nqabayomzi Kwankwa Youth Leadership Award for her role as one of the leading motivational speakers of her generation in America and for entering and winning several beauty pageants despite her physical limitations;

(6) further recognises that Ms Kakinde, who loves to do voluntary work at a nursing home at her home town, recently won the Presidential Award for her voluntary work;

(7) realises that South Africa continues to produce leaders who are held in high esteem in many parts of the world; and

(8) congratulates Ms Kainat Khan and Ms Autumn Kikande for their admirable contributions in helping to build a better world for all.

Agreed to.

17. Mr N Paulsen moved without notice: That the House -

(1) notes that 210 years after the abolishment of the Atlantic Slave Trade, black African men, women and children, are being sold and auctioned as slaves in Libya;

(2) further notes that there are over 1 million African migrants in Libya, fleeing the consequences of neo-colonialism, corruption, and environmental disasters;

(3) acknowledges that forced to flee from their homes, by conditions beyond their control, our African brothers and sisters walk into the arms of human traffickers and criminals who use their desperation as an opportunity to turn them into slaves in order to make profit;

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(4) further acknowledges that the second scattering of the African people is happening as we speak, and like the first it carries with it slavery and death;

(5) recognises that this has been the reality of many Africans fleeing to Europe since the murder of Colonel Gadaffi, and the collapse of the revolutionary state of Libya;

(6) condemns slavery, human trafficking and all form of human exploitation; and

(7) refers the matter to the relevant international relations Committee (Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation) to engage with the relevant departments to get briefings and report back to the National Assembly.

Agreed to.

18. Ms R M M Lesoma moved without notice: That the House -

(1) notes that Kentse Mpolokeng is the youngest lecturer at UCT and the first black female lecturer in the human biology department;

(2) remembers that the 26-year-old Kentse’s humble beginnings in her Free State home town of Bethlehem shaped her hunger to succeed;

(3) understands that she attended public schools but that did not deter her from achieving academically;

(4) believes that she wanted to be in the medical sciences but was not admitted into the medical programme and continued with BSc human biology majoring in anatomy;

(5) believes that her humble beginnings and hard work will serve as inspiration to many young people; and

(6) congratulates Kentse Mpolokeng on her determination and success.

Agreed to.

19. Mr N E Gcwabaza moved without notice: That the House -

(1) notes with sadness the death of five people and two injured following a shooting at the Vulindlela shopping Complex in KwaDlangezwa near Empangeni on Friday, 17 November;

(2) understands that a group of thugs approached the supermarket and opened fire at security guards and others who were in the vicinity;

(3) recognises that they stole an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing scene;

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(4) acknowledges that among the victims who died were two security guards who were performing guard duties at the complex, and a bystander sitting in his vehicle;

(5) condemns this act of cowardice by the merciless thugs who do not value the lives of others; and

(6) conveys its condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes speedy recovery to the injured people.

Agreed to.

20. Ms R M M Lesoma moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes that the multiple award-winning photographer Phandulwazi Jikelo won the national photography category at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards on Thursday, 16 November 2017;

(2) remembers this is his fourth award this year, and eighth in three years;

(3) acknowledges that he was honoured for his story on a visually impaired Blackheath resident, Mirtle Virrooi;

(4) further acknowledges that his awards are as a result of his hard work and his reporting on the poor and downtrodden; and

(5) congratulates Mr Phandulwazi Jikelo for his eighth award and wishes him well as he continues with his amazing photography.

Agreed to.

21. Dr A Lotriet moved without notice: That the House -

(1) notes the remarkable discovery of the footprints of an ancient dinosaur in western Lesotho recently;

(2) further notes that the footprints belonged to a carnivorous dinosaur that roamed Southern Africa approximately 200 million years ago;

(3) understands that the massive footprints measure 57cm long and 50cm wide;

(4) further understands that the discovery was made by a team of researchers from South Africa, the United Kingdom and Brazil led by scientists from the University of Cape Town;

(5) acknowledges that the dinosaur to which these footprints belonged has been informally classified as a ‘megatheropod’ and is thought to be a relative of the well-known Tyrannosaurus rex;

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(6) further acknowledges that this is the largest therapod tracks during this time period ever found in Africa and that this significant find has opened up countless new theories and avenues to research and explore; and

(7) congratulates the team of researchers, particularly the South Africans who led the team, for this remarkable, once in a lifetime discovery.

Agreed to.

22. Mr N E Gcwabaza moved without notice: That the House -

(1) notes that Chad le Clos picked up two medals on the opening day of the World Cup, in Tokyo on Tuesday, 14 November 2017;

(2) further notes that Chad le Clos won the 50m butterfly in 22.49sec and came second to Russian freestyle sprint king Vladimir Morozov in the 100m freestyle;

(3) recalls that le Clos is more than 100 points ahead of Morozov in the male rankings for the World Cup series‚ which wraps up in Singapore at the weekend;

(4) thanks le Clos for consistently flying the South African flag high in international arena as well as making South Africans proud; and

(5) wishes him more success in his future endeavours.

Agreed to.

23. [17:39] Members’ statements. [17:45] House Chairperson Ms M G Boroto gave a ruling on a remark made by Ms HO Mkhaliphi and directed her to withdraw the remark. The member, having disregarded the authority of the Chair, was ordered to withdraw from the Chamber for the remainder of the day’s sitting. The member thereupon withdrew from the Chamber 24. [18:25] Notices of motion.

25. The House adjourned at 18:31.

P N TYAWA Acting Secretary to Parliament

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