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Thursday, 16 July 2020] 51 No 12 - 2020] SECOND SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF THE WESTERN CAPE ========================== THURSDAY, 16 JULY 2020 1. The House met at 14:15. 2. The Deputy Speaker took the Chair and read the prayer. 3. [14:20] The Deputy Speaker made a general announcement regarding the sitting of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament in accordance with Rule 1A of the Standing Rules pertaining to Members in remote attendance by electronic means. 4. [14:32] Interpellations 5. [15:24] Questions. 6. [16:12] Statements by Members. 7. [16:38] Response to statements by Members by Ms D Schäfer, Minister of Education. 8. [16:40] Motions with Notice 9. [16:46] Mr F C Christians moved without notice: That the House notes and wants to emphasise today the unsung heroes who are not seen – yes, we give honour to the medical professionals and all the essential workers, but the workers we want to highlight today as the real unsung heroes are the cleaners and porters – and, referring to a recent article which highlighted these unsung heroes whose daily sacrifices have not recognised, who play a pivotal role in contributing to the stemming of the COVID- 19 disease now reaching its peak, such as the cleaners who get up in the early morning to keep the hospitals clean and the porters who move patients, equipment and numerous other pieces of medical equipment between the various areas of a hospital to ensure that hospitals run smoothly; and further honours our cleaners and hospital porters who work long hours and who are putting their lives at risk in doing so. Agreed to. 52 10. Mr G Brinkhuis moved without notice: That the House wishes Premier Alan Winde a speedy recovery with his battle against COVID-19; trusts that the Premier is resting well and that his health is improving; trusts that the Almighty will grant him the strength and a full recovery; prays for his family’s health and that they remain strong during his battle against the disease; hopes and prays that all South Africans and people throughout the world affected by this disease will recover fully, as well from the economic losses; and remains strong socially and mentally to continue to steer the province during these challenging times. Agreed to. 11. Ms N Makamba-Botya moved without notice: That the House notes with sadness the untimely and unexpected passing away of the struggle icon and youth activist Mama Zindzi Mandela; further notes that her passing away has deprived our nation of an activist for liberation and democracy, who would have loved to see the resources of this country be shared evenly among the majority of our people; we acknowledge her bravery and courage to speak the truth to power, which was shaped by the very injustice she received at the hands of the apartheid regime; born from the hero and heroine, Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, each act of victimisation and oppression the apartheid regime exerted on her parents was the pain she had to bear and endure; she refused to be simply the daughter of Africa’s most powerful revolutionary and political couple, and took on a political and revolutionary identity of her own by speaking openly, courageously and inspiringly against the apartheid regime and all its murderous activities – who will forget her act of bravery when she took a centre stage in 1985 at the Johannesburg Jabulani Amphitheatre to deliver Nelson Mandela’s message to PW Botha and inspire the masses in the process; acknowledges that we must learn and emulate the bravery and selflessness demonstrated by the struggle icon Mama Zindzi Mandela; and conveys our condolences to her sister Zenani, her children and the rest of the Madikizela and Mandela families. Lala ngo xolo Madlomo (rest in peace, my mother). Agreed to. 12. Mr P J Marais moved without notice: That the House resolves and requests the Health and Social Development ministerial cluster to launch a campaign whereby people are tested for diabetes and warned of its dangers as the second largest cause of the high death rate among COVID-19-infected people, as reported yesterday by Dr Keith Cloete, Head of the Department of Health in the Western Cape; and investigates the availability and supply of chronic medication at all state health facilities in the Western Cape and that the results be reported to this House by the relevant Ministers, especially the Minister of Health, to lower the high death rate among COVID-19-infected people. Agreed to. 13. Ms M M Wenger moved without notice: That the House extends its deepest condolences to the Mandela and Madikizela families on the passing away of Zindziswa “Zindzi” Nobutho Mandela; notes that our nation will never forget the bravery of Zindzi in reading her father’s letter before the entire country when the apartheid government’s conditional release of the late Nelson Mandela was rejected; and further notes Zindzi Mandela’s contribution as an activist, poet and ambassador for the country, and that we are all the poorer because of this loss. Agreed to. 53 14. Ms A Bans moved without notice: That the House notes that COVID-19 spares no-one and claims the lives of professional people, such as judges, celebrities, heroes and sport stars, and workers alike; also notes the tragic death of another Cape Town medical doctor, the well-known Dr Ibrahim Khan who had his practice in Salt River and treated many of his patients for free; further notes the 70-year-old died in a high care unit on Monday; and sends condolences to all his family and friends. Agreed to. 15. Mr G Bosman moved without notice: That the House extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Member of Parliament, Thandi Mpambo- Sibhukwana; notes that Thandi was an outstanding public servant with a sincere conviction for the upliftment of all South Africans; notes that she tirelessly served at both the NCOP and most recently the National Assembly; notes that Thandi will be remembered for her active fight against poverty, inequality, her determination to see the housing backlog eliminated, and her deep compassion for persons with disabilities; and further extends condolences to the constituents of Saldanha, Drakenstein and Oostenberg South, all of whom Thandi served with great care during her time as a public representative. Agreed to. 16. Mr D America moved without notice: That the House extends its sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Langeberg Mayor, Henry Jansen; notes that Mayor Henry Jansen was a valued public representative for many years, most recently taking his position as Mayor in 2016; notes that Mayor Henry Jansen passed away on 14 July 2020; and our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time. Agreed to. 17. Mr M K Sayed moved without notice: That the House notes the serious structural damage to schools caused by the recent storm at the Nomzamo High School in Strand and Prince Alfred Hamlet’s St Mark’s Primary School; calls on the WCED to effect repairs to these schools urgently; and requests the WCED to erect permanent structures in Strand instead of just replacing the many damaged and unsafe temporary structures, which have been there for far too long because calls for permanent buildings have been ignored for years. Agreed to. 18. Ms L J Botha moved without notice: That the House extends our sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the teachers and staff members in the Western Cape who have lost their lives at this time; and notes their dedication to teaching learners and their invaluable service to communities. Agreed to. 19. Mr D Smith moved without notice: That the House notes that no child must be refused access or be send home alone if they come to school without a face mask; requests that poor learners especially must be assisted in a way in which their education is not interrupted; and notes that this instruction comes from Minister Nkosazana Dlamini- Zuma after a Grade 7 learner was turned away by her KZN school and raped. Agreed to. 54 20. Ms W F Philander moved without notice: That the House extends our since condolence to healthcare workers who have lost their lives to COVID-19 while working on the frontlines and serving patients; notes that their dedicated and brave service to the people in our province, especially in the light of the severity of this pandemic, will long remember; and our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones, friends and colleagues. Agreed to. 21. Ms N Bakabaku-Vos moved without notice: That the House notes the death of Shaik Seraj Hendricks who succumbed to COVID-19 a week ago; also notes that the 64-year- old Hendricks was a revered Islamic scholar and imam at the Azzawia mosque and institute in Cape Town’s Walmer Estate; and sends condolences to his family and friends. Agreed to. 22. Mr R I Allen moved without notice: That the House extends its deepest condolences to the family of Gaylin Cupido who was killed by a stray bullet in Kraaifontein on Saturday 11 July 2020; and notes that another innocent life has been lost due to ongoing gang violence in our province. Agreed to. 23. Mr M K Sayed moved without notice: That the House notes that up to 20 schools per day in the Western Cape are closed due to COVID-19-related problems; notes that not a day goes by without another person falling ill; also notes that almost 100 members of staff and 2 000 learners have been infected according to WCED figures; and calls on the WCED to proceed with extreme caution and care with a view to protect the health and safety of every learner entrusted to them as the pandemic reaches new heights.