Deputy Speaker, Deputy President and hon members, today we are required to pay our respects to hon member M J Phala. Allow me, on behalf of the UDM, to extend our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues during this time of bereavement. It is not possible to ease your sense of loss, but we hope that you will find solace amongst one another. And in the long run your sadness will be lessened by memories of his achievements.
He joins the ranks of those other great South Africans who have passed away, but who will be remembered for contributing to the building of a democratic and free South Africa.
Robala ka khotso, senatla. [Rest in peace, mighty one.]