Hon Chairperson, hon premiers present here, hon Chief Justice, members of this august House, I must remind this House that Limpopo is a Garden of Eden, which simply suggests that it is a province of peace, stability, happiness - everything.
Hon Chairperson, it is a great honour for us as Limpopo to also be given an opportunity to join other provinces in congratulating you on being elected as Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces.
This is history in the making. It is indeed the continuation of ensuring that the national democratic revolution is still on course. This is indeed furtherance of the ANC commitment, since the 1994 elections, to improving the lives of all South Africans across the colour line.
Hon Chairperson, we feel that the five priorities that the ANC conference identified at the Polokwane conference will be implemented under your leadership, and as this august House we feel inspired and encouraged and, I think, you will keep us on our toes.
Hon Chair, under your leadership we will also ensure that the policies and the legislative gaps that were not addressed in the last 15 years are addressed. We take this opportunity to congratulate you on your new responsibilities, hoping that under your leadership this august House will perform better than ever before and, of course, with the contribution of members of this House.
Ba re: "Tau t?a hloka seboka di ?itwa ke nare e hlot?a". [It is said: "Together we stand, divided we fall."]
From Limpopo, we'd like to congratulate you on your new responsibilities. We say, feel encouraged, you have our support behind you for the next five years. I thank you. [Applause.]