Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes that the Public Protector hosted a conference on good governance from 17 to 18 October under the theme: "Strengthening synergies and leadership in ensuring public accountability";
2) further notes that the conference was attended by institutions supporting democracy, also better known as Chapter 9 institutions, nongovernmental organisations, Members of Parliament, members of the executive and members of the judiciary;
3) further notes that the conference was a resounding success and that it reached a shared understanding and commitment to continue to advance our national efforts to ensure good governance, accountability, leadership and requisite moral standards and conduct in our country;
4) takes this opportunity to reaffirm that corruption, fraud and unethical conduct in both the public and private sector undermine our democracy; and
5) commends the Office of the Public Protector for its tireless efforts to enhance public trust in our institutions of democratic governance and our national integrity systems to manage public resources with the utmost responsibility and accountability.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.