The hon Chief Whip of the ANC has chosen to mix business with pleasure!
Mr Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that 15 September 2011 marks the United Nations' International Day of Democracy to recognise the universal promotion of democracy;
2) further notes that this day celebrates the adoption by the Inter- Parliamentary Union of the Universal Declaration of Democracy that reaffirms the principles of democracy;
3) recognises the efforts of all those who contributed to the creation of our democracy and the fight against apartheid and its injustices;
4) acknowledges that the Constitution is the backbone of our democratic dispensation, enshrining the values of human dignity, equality and freedom;
5) calls upon all South Africans to embrace the spirit of this day by promoting and celebrating our democracy; and
6) further calls upon the government to protect and promote the Constitution and its Bill of Rights both at home and abroad.
Agreed to.
Speaker, I give notice that today marks the last day that Mr Mike Ellis will waste our time in Parliament!
Order, hon members, order! If there are no objections to Mr Ellis leaving the House ... [Laughter.] Are there any objections? No objections. Agreed to. Are there any further motions without notice?