Mr Speaker, the ANC has always had as its key objective the transformation of our racially separated communities by drawing strength from the richness of our diversity and by building communities that reflect our unity in diversity.
We therefore welcome the Franschhoek Valley Transformation Charter, which seeks to facilitate transformation in line with the Constitution. Although the Franschhoek Valley has undergone major developments to become one of South Africa's top tourist destinations, it is still plagued by the separateness and dividedness of its communities at many levels.
The charter was conceptualised and written by a group of community members who wished to make a commitment to working towards sustainable change for all people. Archbishop Desmond Tutu has agreed to be the patron of this charter and we hope that the Franschhoek residents align themselves with the ideals expressed in the charter and help to transform the Franschhoek Valley.