If we are to achieve the South Africa we want, we need a new social compact. We need to forge durable partnerships between government, business, labour and civil society. This places a responsibility on each one of us. Government must create an enabling environment, use public resources wisely and invest in developing the country's human capital. We would like business to consider the country's national strategic objectives and social considerations in their decisions and in the commercial actions that they embark upon. We agree that labour should advance the interests of workers while, at the same time, promote the sustainability of businesses and the creation of jobs. Civil society needs to continue to play its role in holding government to account, but must also join us in practical actions to attain our common goals. We look to the parties in this Parliament to be a vital part of this partnership, lending support, insight - coming up with practical solutions - and with all this being done in the national interest. This social compact requires a contribution from everyone. It will also need sacrifices and trade-offs. It is upon the conduct of each that the fate of all depends.