Somlomo ohloniphekile, angibingelele amalungu ale Ndlu ahloniphekile. [Hon Speaker, let me greet the hon members of this august House.]
The NFP notes with great sadness the motion of condolence tabled for the late hon H F Nkoana, a valued member of the ANC and a colleague in this august House. We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late hon Nkoana, knowing that their grief is deep and their sadness immense. It is our prayer that in time the good memories will triumph over the desolation they now feel.
On behalf of the NFP and on behalf of our party leader, Mrs V Z kaMagwaza- Msibi, we extend our condolences to the ANC, his political home of many years, on the loss of - in the words of the hon Chief Whip of the ANC - "a dedicated servant of the people, a selfless patriot and a disciplined activist".
May the soul of hon Nkoana rest in eternal peace. I thank you. [Applause.]