The older I get the more I realise that the only constant in life is change. I most certainly did not think that I would be standing here today delivering the DA's 2019 farewell speech, but there you have it. Please allow me to use this opportunity to congratulate the new leader of the DA, Mr John Steenhuisen, on his election. [Applause.] Mr Steenhuisen has served Parliament as the Chief Whip of the Opposition for just under six years. His manner, his style, his wit and his knowledge ... simply unmatched. I have said it once and I'll say it a thousand times; Mr Steenhuisen, you are the best in the business. On behalf of the DA, we thank him for all he did as Chief Whip and we wish him tremendous success in his new role as the leader of our party.