Thank you very much, Deputy Chairperson. [Laughter.] That implies that something is wrong here - I do not understand, but it is fine. I will forgive you for now, Mama! [Laughter.]
Hon Deputy Chairperson and hon members, this is our last sitting today. It is a moment to reflect on what we said we were going to do as servants of the people. It is a time for each of us to ask ourselves: Did I perform my duty to the best of my ability?
I can say without doubt that the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Chief Whip, all Presiding Officers, the leadership, and the members of this House are equal to the task. All of us know that a soccer team, or a rugby team, or a ship without a captain will definitely sink. Again, without doubt, I can say the NCOP is in good hands.
Our Chairperson of the NCOP, the hon Mahlangu, is a champion; a very wise and very humble leader! I would like to say this in his presence, but I will say it even in his absence - I know he informed us yesterday that he would not be with us today.
Let me come to our Deputy Chairperson, the hon Mama. [Laughter.] She is a very strong, principled leader! We are very fortunate to have such a motherly figure around us. I know that the hon Deputy Chairperson has some extra grey hair from the trouble I have caused in this House! [Laughter.] Deputy Chairperson, let me take this opportunity to apologise to you for all the troubles I caused this whole year. I hope I am forgiven. Thank you in advance, Deputy Chairperson. To make up for all the trouble, my Christmas present to you will be a 2-litre bottle of black hair dye, for the grey hair! [Laughter.] To all the members of this House, let me apologise to anybody I have hurt, unintentionally, during this year, especially hon Mashile. Let me thank the Table staff for the hard work they have put in to make our work successful during the year. I cannot forget to thank the service officers for the glasses of water that they always give with a smile. It does not go unnoticed - a big thank you!
In conclusion, on behalf of Cope, I want to wish all of you a restful Christmas and a prosperous 2012. May you spend quality time with your family - they deserve it! Please do not call me - I will call you! Thank you very much. [Applause.]