House Chair, I move without notice on behalf of the NFP:
That the House-
1) notes that on Sunday, 27 October 2019, the Hindu community worldwide and particularly in South Africa celebrated the holy festival of Diwali at a celebration held in Pretoria, close to the Union Buildings, where members of the Hindu community were celebrating this festival and that at about 7pm the fireworks display started;
2) also notes that there were about 60 to 80 people in attendance;
3) notes further that the display of fireworks is part of the festival of Diwali;
4) further notes that a white male approached the gathering and hurled abuse at the guests that were celebrating the festival of Diwali;
5) also notes that he referred to members of the Indian community in derogatory terms such as "coolies" and the K-word, whereupon an altercation ensued and almost turned violent;
6) condemns this act of racism; and
7) calls on the SA Police Service and the Human Rights Commission to intervene in this matter and ensure that justice is done in bringing the perpetrator to account for his irresponsible actions.
Thank you. Are there any objections to the motion? None.
Agreed to.
Hon House Chair, the hon Zulu just said now that Indians must go back to their country.
Hon member, what are you saying? Hon member, please ... Why are you rising? Why are you rising, hon member?
That hon member just said now that Indians must go back to their land. [Interjections.] [Inaudible.]
Why do you laugh? You are playing now. We are not here to play. I'm not even going to entertain that. It is not a point of order.