Hon Speaker, it is nice to see you in the House today. [Laughter.] Let me start of by saying, 2019 indeed was a very eventful year. Yes, indeed I think there have been many successes, particularly in the rugby and netball. We congratulate our sportsmen and women. Many people have received new homes, some received water; some received sanitation but let us not forget that many of them still need homes, water and sanitation and a better quality of life.
Yes indeed we have had some serious challenges particularly with the rate of crime in the country. We have lost many of our loved ones through gender-based violence. However, I think what is important here is that we need to come together as a united South Africa in the interest of the people we serve.