I hereby move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes with profound sadness that nine close relatives, six of them children, died in a horrific fire that ripped through neighbouring houses in Dakota Street in Macassar in Cape Town on Wednesday morning;
2) further notes that the deceased were all residing in the same home; and
3) takes this opportunity to pass its profound condolences to the families of the deceased and calls on the people of the Western Cape, especially the business community, to open their hearts and assist the family to rebuild their lives.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.