Speaker, the UDM condemns the shooting yesterday of an acting school principal in New Crossroads, Cape Town. We extend our condolences to the family and friends of the acting principal of the Sithembele Matiso Secondary School, Nomzoxolo Dziba.
What happened yesterday was a cold-blooded assassination. An appointment was made with the victim and the killers strode confidently onto the school premises, where they murdered her. It was an act of brazen callousness. The killers are mocking our society. They are disregarding our belief in the sanctity of life and our commitment to safe schools and communities. The disdain that they have shown towards the victim and the community is a terrible reminder of the sad times that we live in.
Unfortunately, violent crime has become so commonplace in South Africa that criminals can contemplate such casual brutality without a moment's hesitation. Their barbaric actions strike at the very heart of our civilisation, and that is why no effort must be spared to bring these criminals to book. They must face justice. Our society will not stand for the lawlessness and anarchy ... [Time expired.] [Applause.]