Deputy Speaker, on behalf of the EFF, we also rise to deliver our condolences on the passing of our former colleague, Ms Yolanda Botha. At this very sombre moment, when we have to cast our minds back in reflection on her contribution and role in the struggle for building a democratic, nonracial, nonsexist country, the EFF expresses its condolences to the family of the deceased. We further express these condolences to the people of the Northern Cape, where she was born and brought up.
She served in the provincial legislature in various positions and also served in this very House as a member of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development and Social Services.
The EFF notes the sterling work that she did in uplifting the socioeconomic conditions of the people of the Northern Cape and notes that, as we reflect on her contribution, at the mere mention of the Northern Cape province, both the good and the bad of that province come to mind.
According to an African proverb, at a sombre moment such as this, when the deceased person is being bid farewell, all that we are called on to do is to refer to positive aspects and the contribution of the life of the deceased person. We want to bow our heads in memory of our deceased colleague, Ms Botha, and wish her family and colleagues well. Thank you.