Chairperson and hon members, thank you for the opportunity to say one or two words. The rotation starts in Mpumalanga, so we are rotating.
We are very honoured. We feel very honoured and humbled, and want to assure the members present here and yourself that we regard this responsibility bestowed on us seriously, and we are going to do everything in our power to make the work of this House possible.
We are quite aware, hon Chair, that we have competing interests and priorities. We are expected to run a province with all the challenges that come with that responsibility. But we want to assure members here that this nomination is not just a nomination. It means that there is work I must do to support this House, and I am going to make it a point that I avail myself. I have to allow this House to do its work and proceed.
We accept this responsibility, knowing very well the responsibilities that come with it, availing ourselves from time to time, shuttling between the province and here. As much as the provincial legislature expects us to do work there, we will also be expected to support the work here. We are proud to be the first in the new democratic term to be recognised to fill the position of Rotating Deputy Chairperson. Thank you very much. [Applause.]