Chairperson, I hereby move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes with profound sadness the tragic death of a young brother and sister after their mother tried in vain to save them from their burning home in Lydenburg in Mpumalanga last Saturday, 9 April 2011;
2) further notes that the Thaba Chweu municipality's fire engine broke down on the way to the fire and their other fire vehicle was at an official's house and he wasn't answering his phone;
3) takes this opportunity to convey its heartfelt condolences to the Van Niekerk family on the tragic loss of their children in such a horrific incident; and
4) calls on the Thaba Chweu municipality to investigate the reasons why one of their officials took a car used for emergencies to his house and to ensure that serious steps are taken against the official for such negligent actions that are a clear indication of dereliction of duty.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.