Chairperson, I move without notice: That the Council -
1) joins the masses of people of South Africa in thanking President Jacob Zuma for calling the Joint Sitting of Parliament in the evening on 11 February 2010 to deliver his State of the Nation address and his firmness in the government's commitment to advance the lives of the poor;
2) acknowledges that the timing of the President's address was an important gesture to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of our people's icon and Isithwalandwe, former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, from prison - a watershed moment that changed our country and which was brought about by the resolute struggles of the people of South Africa;
3) further acknowledges that the delivery of this important address in the evening, when the majority of the people of South Africa, particularly senior citizens, domestic workers, mineworkers and students were at home, was an affirmation of the activist character of the fourth democratic government and Parliament to remain relevant and reaching out to the majority of the people of South Africa; and
4) welcomes President Jacob Zuma's clear and pragmatic plan to improve the quality of life of all South Africans.
Is there any objection to the motion?
Yes!
In light of the objection, the motion may not be proceeded with. The motion without notice will now become a notice of motion.