Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that the City of Cape Town hosted the 4th annual Cape Town Carnival on Saturday, 17 March 2013;
2) further notes that the Cape Town Carnival is a non-profit organisation that seeks to celebrate South Africa's cultural diversity, to encourage social cohesion through community participation and to promote tourism;
3) acknowledges that a team of 60 dedicated persons produced 1 030 colourful and extravagant costumes;
4) further acknowledges that the Cape Town Carnival is a public event attended by more than 80 000 people;
5) recognises the contributions made to the success of the carnival by the City of Cape Town, the Metro Police, the South African Police Service and Emergency Management Services in ensuring an enjoyable and safe experience for carnival revellers;
6) further recognises the importance of such events in bringing different communities together in celebration of our unique South Africanness; and
7) congratulates the board of the Cape Town Carnival for a successful showcasing of South Africa's diverse cultures through costume, song and dance.
Agreed to.