Speaker, the ANC would like to congratulate Moruti "Baby Face" Mthalane on his third International Boxing Federation, IBF, World Title defence on Friday night against Andrea Sarritzu with a seventh- round technical knockout. We would also like to congratulate Takalani "The Panther" Ndlovu on his first IBF World Title defence on Sunday morning in Mexico against Giovanni Caro.
This is a tremendous distinction that I am certain they will carry with pride and honour. This is a good sign that South African boxers are determined enough, that their credibility continues to improve and that they have been extensively tested internationally.
We salute these boys for raising the flag of South Africa so high. We are consequently grateful to the IBF for affording these two boxers these opportunities. It is something we had hoped would have been granted to Mzonke "Rose of Khayelitsha" Fana, by the IBF. I would also like to add my congratulations to Branco Sports on their efforts in helping our two sportsmen across the globe. I thank you. [Applause.]