Madam Chairperson, activism is a thing of the past and should remain outside Parliament. Parliament is a very sacred place where everybody must remain apolitical. True leaders are those who add value to society and, therefore, it is absolutely imperative to close the gap between public representatives and their constituencies.
President Jacob Zuma stated that, regardless of our differences as political parties, we have a common goal, which is to make South Africa a great country. Activism died and was buried when we got our freedom in 1994. Now, it's no longer about words, but about deeds. I received very good news that, in the recent by-elections in KwaZulu-Natal, the MF had a 70% turnaround success - a stunning victory against the DA. This means, hon Mike Ellis, that we mean business in 2011.
As public representatives, we must be efficient, effective, proactive and responsive ...