Deputy Speaker, the ANC would like to wish all matriculants writing their exams, which commenced yesterday, all the success. We further support the Silence Campaign that calls for all members of the community to reduce noise levels in support of the class of 2010. This is to create an environment that is more conducive for them to focus on their exams.
We further call for less partying, for taxis to reduce noise levels and for residences to reduce noise levels, and we request taverns and shebeens to also support this campaign by ensuring that they close their taverns and shebeens early, and reduce their noise levels within communities, especially in our rural areas and townships.
We understand and believe that all this will not only be to the benefit of the matric class of 2010, but also to all learners and students writing their exams at this time.
Finally, we encourage all learners and students who may feel depressed and who are not coping to utilise the services, provided by our government and NGOs in the country, of call centres for counselling purposes. We are looking forward to improved matric results, and we say "Good luck" to all the learners and all the students who are writing their exams. Thank you. [Applause.]