Hon Deputy Chair, it is with great sadness that I offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late hon Botha and also to the ANC.
It is especially difficult to deal with this loss given the calibre of the public representative, the late hon Botha, something that is a scarce commodity in the modern day. Hon Botha was well known as a selfless activist and a leader of the poor of the Northern Cape. Others draw inspiration from the life of hon Botha, and she gave us a model of how to build a caring society with an unwavering desire to achieve an equal society. We will forever cherish your contribution as long as we live. We will remember the fact that you laughed without fear, and the joy you derived from serving our people. Thank you.