moved without notice on behalf of the IFP:
That the House -
1) notes that Sunday, 27 October, marks the celebration of Diwali or Deepavali, also known as, "The festival of lights";
2) further notes that Diwali is celebrated to promote and cherish peace, harmony and the universal triumph of light over darkness, and good over evil;
3) acknowledges that it is a five-day long auspicious occasion, celebrated continuously with great zeal throughout the period;
4) wishes all Hindu families throughout South Africa and the world, celebrating Diwali, a happy one and may the beauty of the occasion fill your homes with happiness; and
5) encourages all South Africans, in areas where it is permitted, to ensure that they display fireworks in a responsible, safe and controlled fashion taking into account other members of society as well as domestic animals that may be affected by these displays.
Agreed to.