House Chairperson, the process of finding candidates to serve as commissioners for the Commission for Gender Equality was a process that inspired hope. Firstly, all political parties set aside their differences in order to find the very best candidates for the CGE. Secondly, the most qualified and the most passionate South Africans made themselves available to serve.
Competent and skilful South Africans from all walks of life, from different parts of our country - male, female, nonbinary - applied. Doctors, advocates, teachers, gender equality activists and more, all united in their goal of wanting to see us achieve meaningful gender equality. We really thank each person who availed themselves.
Apart from this, Mama Khawula provided us with the laughs. I provided the tears and the hon Grace Tseke was always a voice of reason. I am therefore confident that