Mr Speaker, on behalf of the IFP, we want to register our shock on hearing that a Member of Parliament has been murdered in his home, and that nobody has yet been arrested as we speak. The IFP finds it very strange that a Member of Parliament, who was a leader of people, was attacked and killed in his house for a few pieces of jewellery and just R7 000, in front of his family members, and that nobody has been arrested as yet.
Bishop Tolo was a kind man, beloved by everybody, very passionate about his people and the area where he came from, including his family. Therefore, a murder such as this one does not augur well for the security operators of this country, especially the Members of Parliament.
Bishop Tolo was a great friend of mine. When I joined the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services we became friends. When we went outside of Parliament with committees to do oversight work, we became even better friends and grew to understand each other better each day. It is very sad to hear that a person can lose his life the way that he lost his.
I want to extend our condolences to the family and friends, especially his wife, relatives and colleagues. We are making a request to the police to make sure that they do everything in their power to arrest the perpetrators and ensure that those found are found guilty of this hideous crime and languish in jail - to honour a man as honourable as Bishop Tolo. Uhambe kakuhle Bishop. [Go well, Bisop]. Thank you. [Applause.]