Thank you Chair, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, the Chairperson of the NCOP hon Masondo, the Deputy Chairperson and the Chief Whip. On behalf of the delegation from KwaZulu-Natal, we wish to extend our congratulation to the Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson as well as the Chief Whip as they have been elected in this sitting. We believe that this is a very important House, the NCOP. We believe that we should continue to work together as provinces to raise issues that affect our respective provinces. Without dwelling on these issues, we would also want to remind this House that it derive its existence from the will of the people as they expressed themselves on 8 May in the election.
While coming from different political parties, we should accept and work together and represent the South Africans genuinely and pursue their interest. We wish the NCOP leadership well. I thank you. [Applause.]