Hon Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
(1) notes the sad story of twin sisters Bongiwe and Bongekile Mthembu of Ohlalwini in Jozini on the outskirts of Zululand, who had a rare condition that made it difficult for them to wear normal shoes;
2) acknowledges that their story has reaffirmed the humility and spirit of ubuntu of the people of South Africa who have since pledged various forms of assistance to the twins;
3) recognises that since the story made headlines early this week many South Africans have since pledged their support for the twins and one of the first to come on board was KwaZulu-Natal Premier Zweli Mkhize, who undertook to speed up the medical operation needed by the twins; and
4) takes this opportunity to acknowledge the private sector for pledging to assist the girls with their medical and household conditions and also to call on all South Africans, particularly public leaders, including members of this House, to assist the Mthembu family in any possible way.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.