Deputy Speaker, hon members of the House, the NFP notes with great sadness the motion of condolence tabled for the late hon Botha, a valued member of the ANC and a colleague of this hon House, who passed away on 29 December after a long illness.
We have not as the NFP had the good fortune of knowing hon Botha or working closely with her, but listening to the tributes paid here today, we understand that she was a person who dedicated her life to public service and made a great contribution to the struggle against the social injustices of the past.
As the NFP, we wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of hon Botha, to the ANC, her political home of many years, and to this hon House for the loss of a dedicated servant of the people. I thank you.