Hon Deputy Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes with great sadness the untimely passing of hon Yolanda Botha at the new Mediclinic Gariep in Kimberley on Sunday, 28 December 2014, following a long battle with cancer;
2) further notes that her untimely death robbed the ANC, the people of the Northern Cape and South Africa as a whole of a dedicated and selfless activist and a leader who dedicated her life to the service of our people, especially the poor;
3) recalls that Ms Botha was known for her strong views on gender issues, which resulted in her being elected a national executive committee member of the ANC Women's League; 4) further recalls that she made her mark in the legislature and provincial government, as a member of the provincial legislature and as head of the Department of Social Development, before returning to the national Parliament;
5) thanks her family for having shared her valuable life with the majority of disadvantaged South Africans;
6) believes that as a Member of Parliament, she made a notable contribution to building a caring society through her oversight work, her deep understanding of the plight of the poor and her unwavering desire to play a role in achieving an equal society and eliminating poverty, and that she will be sorely missed by those who worked with her;
7) further believes that her mark will be a symbol of determination to be emulated by future generations; and
8) extends its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and the