I can't end the year without controversy, Chairperson. So, let me say: I know, as anybody in this country knows, that next month some important negotiations will take place in Polokwane ... [Laughter.] ... and I thought it would be unjust if we don't submit a nomination for a leader from this House as well. So, I've considered a couple of candidates.
I couldn't nominate the Chairperson because we need him too much in this House. [Laughter.] I couldn't nominate the Chief Whip because the whole country will have to sign leave forms and will have to be fined! [Laughter.] I also considered the hon Mzizi because I wasn't always sure in which party he was, but today he confirmed that he's not in the ANC.
Lastly, I thought maybe the elder of the House, Kgoshi Mokoena, would be a good President, but alas, today, he proved beyond a doubt, with the hat that he's wearing, that he's a godfather and part of the Mafia. [Laughter.] We can't have that!
But, seriously Chairperson, may I, on behalf of the DA and all the members of the DA, wish those who are going to Polokwane the wisdom of God when they decide on the future of this country. I really wish them well, and may sanity prevail at all times.
I have just a couple of seconds left. Let me say I normally end with thanking the Chair and all the Presiding Officers and all the staff and I do so again most sincerely. But there's something wrong and I hope in the future we'll rectify it. We are called members because this institution belongs to us, but lately it has seemed to me as if the administration is driving the bus.
We must change that. I call on the leadership of both Houses of Parliament and on all the members that are sworn in as members of this institution to take back the reigns and run this province. I want to get instructions from this House. I'm tired of getting instructions from administration.
Finally, whatever your religion is, I wish you a most excellent holiday; a prosperous new year but most of all - as I said this morning in our caucus - may that wonderful message of Christmas also get into the hearts and into the homes of all of you. God bless you. [Applause.]