Hon Speaker, I move without notice: That the House -
1) notes that the prestigious Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) Lifetime Achievement Awards recently honoured arts professionals on their lasting impact on South African cultural life and heritage;
2) further notes that this event, now in its 15th annual installment, also presented the ImpACT Awards to young professionals who have made a significant contribution to the professional arts within the first three years of their careers;
3) acknowledges that Nadine Gordimer, Welcome Msomi, Andrew Verster and Jonas Gwangwa were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their contributions to the fields of literature, theatre, visual arts and music, respectively;
4) recognises that the Arts and Culture Trust is widely considered as South Africa's premier, independent arts and culture funding and development agency; and
5) congratulates the Arts and Culture Trust in honouring the contributions of these fine artists. Agreed to.