Hon Chairperson, I hereby give notice that I shall move on the next sitting day of the House:
That the Council -
1) notes the resignation of Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana on Monday, 19 October 2009;
2) further notes that Santana's troubled 17-month spell saw Bafana Bafana fall from 68th to 85th position on Fifa's world rankings, with only a few months to the hosting of the 2010 Soccer World Cup when the global spotlight will be on our nation regarding the performance of Bafana Bafana in the tournament, as well as our nation's hosting capabilities, as the first African country to ever host a Fifa World Cup; and
3) urges the SA Football Association to implement a comprehensive team development strategy that will not only focus on filling the vacant coach position but also on the development, recruitment and scouting of quality players, as well as the commitment of players to carry our national flag and represent our continent in 2010.