Deputy Speaker, the ANC would like to congratulate one of our longest serving Members of Parliament and a hardworking committee chairperson, Mr Butana Komphela, on his appointment as the MEC for Police, Roads and Transport in the Free State provincial legislature. [Applause.]
During his 10 years in Parliament, he headed the Portfolio Committees on Water Affairs and Forestry, and on Sport and Recreation. Mr Komphela served Parliament with incredible dedication, excellence and commitment.
We wish him well in his new role and thank him for the great service he rendered the people of South Africa during his decade-long tenure in the ANC caucus and Parliament. I thank you. [Applause.]