Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
(1) notes that the Department of Science and Technology has opened the first science centre in the Northern Cape in Mothibistad, Kuruman, which boasts more than R600 000 worth of interactive exhibits;
(2) further notes that the department has made a bid to bring the world's largest ever radio telescope to the province and, if awarded, it will be built at Carnarvon and a decision to house the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope is expected in February;
(3) also notes that these initiatives have generated much interest in the Northern Cape as a base for astronomy and related disciplines and will nurture talent in the field of science and technology in the province; and
5) takes this opportunity to welcome these programmes aimed at enhancing our capabilities in the field of science and technology and bringing much needed resources and opportunities to the people of the Northern Cape.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.