Deputy Chair, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes with profound sadness and shock the tragic news of the death of the hon Ms Nontsikelelo Magazi who was a member of the ANC in the National Assembly;
2) further notes that hon Magazi, who joined Parliament in 1999 and served with utmost commitment, humility and discipline in a number of parliamentary portfolio committees such as higher education and communications, will be laid to rest in Thokoza in the Gauteng province this coming Saturday, 19 November 2011; and
3) takes this opportunity to convey its profound condolences to the family of hon Magazi and wishes them strength in these trying times.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
May I then take this opportunity to ask members to stand up and let us observe a minute of silence?
The Council observed a moment of silence in honourof the late honourable Ms Nontsikelelo Magazi, MP.
May her soul rest in peace. Thank you.