Madam Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that Helen Suzman celebrates her ninetieth birthday today, 7 November 2007;
2) acknowledges the significant contribution she made to the realisation of democracy in South Africa by fearlessly fighting against the apartheid government during her time in Parliament; 3) recognises that the courage she has shown throughout her political career has earned her both national and international recognition leading to her being awarded 27 honorary doctorates, being nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize, being made a Dame of the British Empire and former President Nelson Mandela awarding her the Order of Meritorious Service (Gold) in 1997;
4) further recognises that since her retirement as an MP she has remained both committed to and outspoken in the cause of democracy; and
5) wishes her a happy birthday and best wishes for the upcoming year and many more to come.
Agreed to.