Our existence as government is premised on human justice, human equality and human freedom. Our basic human rights are what we are all here for. Let us thrive for a South Africa that is free of a threat of hunger for all our people, all our youth, black or white, Meneer Mulder.
The President's message is loud and clear. It is a marching order to all of us whether in government, legislature or civil
society that we must inspire hope through tangible action that resonates with the hopes and aspirations of our people - dream big or go home!
Tangible action comes in the form of the seven apex priorities premised on the understanding that the focus of this sixth administration is on accelerated implementation, working with all South Africans.
The manifesto of the ANC, which forms the bedrock of the mandate of the sixth administration, is emphatic on transforming the economy to serve all our people and advancing social transformation, amongst other priorities. It is the commitments of this manifesto that constitute the bedrock of the seven apex priorities announced by the President.
We have heard our people and we have no illusions about the mammoth task that lies ahead. Our people have embraced Thuma Mina as a mantra of national patriotism. However, they have told us to inject a sense of urgency in delivering services and expediting interventions to make a better life a lived reality.
We have committed to "khawuleza" [speed up] in the implementation of the seven apex priorities of the sixth administration. Human justice, human equality and human freedom - our basic human rights are what we are all here for. Let us thrive for a South Africa that is free of a threat of hunger, and a threat to dreams. Down with deforms! I thank you. [Applause.]