Madam Deputy Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes that on Friday, 21 August 2009, a veteran and one of the famous Rivonia trialists, Comrade Ahmed Mohamed Kathrada, celebrated his 80th birthday;
2) recognises that Comrade Kathrada has dedicated his entire life to the liberation of our country and participated in numerous anti- apartheid campaigns of the Congress Alliance alongside ANC leaders like Isithwalandwe Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and Walter Sisulu; and
3) takes this opportunity to salute this stalwart and hero of our people for his inspirational role and steadfastness to say, "Freedom in our lifetime" and who truly lived to see our nation liberated from the shackles of apartheid oppression in 1994. Happy birthday, Comrade Kathy, and we wish you many years of good health!
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.