Chairperson, I would like to respond to the statement made about the exploits and achievements of the youth of our country in the past, both at Wankie, Sipolilwe as well as Sayco by saying that we must celebrate in memory of those youth. We must celebrate the fact that the youth of our country has since heeded the call for national reconciliation, that the youth of our country, black and white, young men and young women, are filling-up the ranks of the SA National Defence Force today, joining in a common cause to defend our democracy and our nation.
We must celebrate the fact of their dedication with which they carry out peace missions in sister countries like Burundi, the DRC, Darfur in the Sudan, Mozambique, etc., in order to bring stability to these countries and, therefore, lay the foundations for development.
Our government and the leaders of our respective political parties must continue every effort to nurture the unity of all young people as a foundation for the cultivation of a united South African nation. Therefore, we call on all our people to unite behind the youth that will represent the Republic of South Africa at the coming Rugby World Cup tournament in France. Thank you.