Madam Deputy Speaker, on 10 April this year, the ANC commemorated the 20th anniversary of the death of Chris Hani, who was assassinated on the eve of our first democratic national elections by the right-wingers outside his house in Dawn Park. His death robbed us of a legend who embodied the undying resolve to reverse the injustices of the past. His dedication and commitment to the struggle for freedom, equality, justice, peace and democracy, and his bravery and leadership inspired many to rise up against the apartheid regime to fight for our liberation. He was a disciplined cadre who believed in unity and selflessness.
We call on all South Africans, as they pay homage to this son of the South African soil, to embrace his ideals and to recommit themselves to a South Africa and an Africa all of us would be proud of. Comrade Chris Hani will remain a source of inspiration to many South Africans and to our cadres, in particular. The ideals he lived for are the ideals that inspire us as we relentlessly pursue the struggle for economic emancipation, nonracialism, and a better life for all South Africans. We take this moment of remembrance as a moment to dedicate ourselves to advancing the national democratic revolution and to building a better life for all. I thank you. [Applause.]