Madam Deputy Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that 16 November is annually observed as the International Day for Tolerance, as recognised by the United Nations since 1996;
2) further notes that the purpose of this day is to acknowledge and promote human wellbeing, freedom and progress, so as to encourage tolerance, dialogue and cooperation within our diverse society;
3) recognises that this day is significant to South Africa in the light of our oppressive, racially divided past; and
4) calls upon South Africans to guard against polarisation within our society that may lead to deeper divisions and to work towards not only healing the rifts that may exist in our society, but also seeking to understand and respect our differences so that we promote increased peace and prosperity.
Agreed to.